Motivations behind EMCCINNO

How to explain the work-in-progress of a project consisting of so many angles, with so many objectives and with so many people involved? As a European Horizon project this can get as complex as you can imagine, but we have created this “Internal Flow” section as a way to open our internal work and learning … Read more

From Heatwaves to Donuts: EMCCINNO Partners Dive Deep into Task 1.4 and New Frameworks

As temperatures soared above 40ºC across Europe, the EMCCINNO team gathered online for a crucial meeting Kicking things off on a light-hearted note, Rebecca (RIFS) invited everyone to a virtual minute of cool air inside a traditional North Sea Strandkorb—a symbolic breath of relief amid the heatwave that’s gripping the continent. With spirits lifted, the … Read more

When Doors Open, Roots Reach Deeper: JACC’s Tender Gathering in Coimbra

Jazz ao Centro Clube (JACC) is a cultural association that promotes musical culture, with a special emphasis on jazz Under grey, rain-soaked skies, something quietly powerful took place in the heart of Coimbra. JACC (Jazz ao Centro Clube), a cultural association based in Coimbra, Portugal, and one of EMCCINNO’s five transformation sites, opened the doors … Read more

You’re Invited: A Festival for Imagining Regenerative Futures Together in Vejer de la Frontera!

Hello EMCCINNO partners and friends! We’re excited to share an open invitation from Be.Time, one of the pilot organisations many of you met during our Kick-off Meeting in February. Although this event is not part of EMCCINNO, it’s a beautiful example of the kind of community-rooted, creative and sustainable work that inspired this project in … Read more

EMCCINNO heads to EMES 10th Conference

EMCCINNO Heads to EMES 10th Conference As the EMES Network prepares to host the 10th edition of its International Research Conference on Social Enterprise, we are excited to announce that the EMCCINNO project will be part of it. This marks the second gathering of researchers involved in the project, following the successful kick-off meeting held … Read more

Emccinno launches in Marseille

Kick-off in Marseille: EMCCINNO’s Cultural Transitions Take Shape From 27–28 February 2025, EMCCINNO officially launched at La Friche La Belle de Mai in Marseille, France. This vibrant cultural venue hosted the project’s Kick-off Meeting, bringing together all partners for two days of deep exchange, inspiration and strategic alignment. The meeting opened space for collective visioning, … Read more

EMCCINNO took part in the fascinated Talk organized by Driving Urban Transitions

The DUT steps up the Game to tackle urban Challenges. “Engaging Citizens in Climate Action” was the name of this Urban Lunch Talk, in which participants discussed relevant and riveting concepts such as citizen science and trust, which are crucial for any kind of transformative participatory method. The two different types of resilience (reactive and … Read more

We are taking Roots in the CAE Community!

Culture Action Europe and partners across Europe to explore culture’s role in shaping hopeful, inclusive futures. EMCCINNO’s main cultural community partner, Culture Action Europe, will be hosting its flagship gathering in Turin from 4-7 June 2025. BEYOND 2025: Being Many is a call to actionable hope in perilous times.  Uncertainties shape our present and future, fueled by growing … Read more