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SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING & INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Our Services

Management

Navigate the complexities of innovation with expert strategic guidance. We help you define your vision, identify opportunities, and develop a roadmap for success.

Project Management

Our project management unit has vast experience in supporting the Coordinator and partners in EU projects. We can provide non-scientific coordination and management services as a full partner of your consortium, taking care of:

Full administrative and management support

Financial reports, professional project documentation, templates, preparation of reports and data collection about project progress, monitoring of project activities, deliverables and deadlines, quality assurance, risk management.

Helpdesk

for the coordinator and consortium partners: clarifications, guidance, problem-solving, management support.

Strategic advice

Supporting the project Coordinator in the decision-making and procedural processes aligned with the GA and CA provisions.

Legal support

Support in legal arrangements with partners, subcontractors, third parties and freelancers (draft/revision of service contracts and consortium agreements).

Grant Management

Support in fulfilling EC administrative and financial requirements to close the Grant Agreement Preparation phase without delays

Trainings

Tailor-made workshops to help newcomers understand the Horizon Europe programme rules, how to report the costs and avoid mistakes that can put the Grant at risk.

Financial reporting and monitoring

Support with cost planning and preparation of financial reports, including cost statements and use of resources.

Data, Ethics & Contractual Support

In today’s regulatory environment, ensuring that your innovation projects comply with ethical standards and data protection regulations is crucial. MATICAL provides support on ethical considerations and GDPR compliance. Our legal affairs unit is experienced in drafting data management plans, data sharing agreements and data governance frameworks for research projects (including health data for research, which is the most complex and sensitive type of personal data), complying with ethical considerations, local law and European directives, and aligned with the health data sharing focus pursued by the EC. With a deep understanding of the GDPR, the DGA, the EU AI Act and the new EHDS regulation, a wide array of legal and contractual strategic approaches are to be considered and customised to each project’s reality. Our experts follow-up closely the changing European and national legal framework in the field of research data and its implications for different industries.

processes & documents

Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA)

Systematic evaluation of the involved organization's data processing activities to identify and minimize privacy risks.

Data Governance and Compliance review

This evaluates the project’s data governance framework, policies, and procedures to ensure they comply with relevant laws and regulations.

GDPR Compliance Assessment

Our GDPR Compliance Assessment evaluates adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This comprehensive assessment covers key aspects such as data processing activities, data privacy policies, data subject rights, data security measures, and data breach response protocols.

Compliance Culture

Training and Awareness Programs: MATICAL offers tailored compliance training and awareness programs on GDPR, Data Privacy, Data Governance, and Ethics regarding the use of AI to help organizations involved in R&D and innovation projects build a strong compliance culture.

Innovation Management

MATICAL’s Innovation Management service helps R&D projects achieve maximum impact and successfully exploit research results. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire project lifecycle, covering the following aspects:

Planning & Strategy

Early-Stage Innovation Planning: Define a preliminary Intellectual Property (IP) and exploitation strategy in your project proposal, incorporating SWOT and PESTEL analyses to identify opportunities and challenges.

Innovation Management Framework: Establish a robust innovation management approach tailored to your project's specific needs and objectives, drawing on best practices and the ISO 56002:2019 standard.

Implementation & Execution

Collaborative Workshops: Facilitate innovation management workshops with all project partners to foster a shared understanding of innovation goals and processes.

Exploitable Outcome Identification: Systematically identify and evaluate potentially exploitable project outcomes, considering their commercial potential and societal impact.

Dedicated Innovation Committee: Establish a dedicated committee to gather and assess ideas for maximizing the impact of each research result.

IP Strategy Assessment: Regularly assess the feasibility and effectiveness of your IP strategy, adapting it as needed to optimize exploitation opportunities.

Tools & Processes

IP Identification Matrix: We use our own methodologies and tools to systematically and efficiently collect, assess, and manage project results.

Results Exploitation Roadmaps: We develop clear and actionable roadmaps outlining key milestones, responsibilities, and timelines for the exploitation of project outcomes.

Innovation Management Techniques: Implement best-practice innovation management techniques in the coordination of each project, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning from the Kick-off to project-end.

Stakeholder Engagement & Dissemination

Diverse Stakeholder Involvement: We are stakeholder engagement and relationship management experts. This is the base for future fruitful partnerships with allies, users, buyers, and investors. We engage with a wide range of stakeholders from varied backgrounds to gain diverse perspectives and ensure the project addresses societal needs and challenges.

Market Monitoring & Focus: Continuously monitor the market and focus on envisioning tangible solutions that the combination and further R&D on Key Exploitable Results (KERs) from the project could deliver.

Openness & Sustainability: Ensure the openness of research results wherever legally possible and prioritize sustainability and maximum impact.

Responsible research and innovation (RRI)

Responsible research and innovation (RRI) is an approach that anticipates and assesses potential implications and societal expectations with regard to research and innovation, with the aim to foster the design of inclusive and sustainable research and innovation.

We support research centres (especially in the field of health research) to boost their RRI strategy and to promote cultural change within their researchers and support staff. The aim of our services not only relates to foster the development of a fair, transparent and close to society research, but also to help you in achieving certifications of standards of quality. 

RRI implies that societal actors (researchers, citizens, policy makers, business, third sector organisations, etc.) work together during the whole research and innovation process to better align both the process and its outcomes with the values, needs and expectations of society.

RRI is our commitment to creating a better future. We integrate ethical considerations, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable practices into every stage of our research and innovation projects.

We have expertise in embedding RRI dimensions within national and European projects (eg: Horizon Europe, EU4Health, EIT Health, ERASMUS+)

Our methodology

Anticipation and Reflection: Proactively identifying and assessing potential impacts (positive and negative) on society, the environment, and ethics.

Inclusion and Diversity: Involving diverse stakeholders (public, policymakers, industry, etc.) in research and innovation processes.

Openness and Transparency: Sharing research findings, methodologies, and data openly to foster trust and accountability.

Responsiveness and Adaptability: Being open to feedback, adjusting research and innovation directions as needed, and fostering dialogue.

Sustainability: Considering the long-term consequences of research and innovation on the environment, economy, and society.

RRI Actions

Stakeholder Engagement: We facilitate meaningful dialogue and collaboration between your project team and relevant stakeholders (e.g., communities, policymakers, NGOs). This ensures diverse perspectives are considered, builds trust, and increases the project's societal relevance.
We connect you with the people your work affects. Our stakeholder engagement workshops foster collaboration, build trust, and ensure your project aligns with community needs and expectations.

RRI Audits and Impact Assessments: We systematically evaluate the potential social, ethical, economic, and environmental impacts of your research or innovation project. This helps you identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement early on.
Our impact assessments ensure your project not only succeeds but also creates positive, lasting change. We analyze potential consequences and help you make informed decisions.

Ethical Reviews: We thoroughly review your project's ethics, ensuring it adheres to the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. We help you navigate complex ethical dilemmas and make decisions that are both morally sound and strategically beneficial.
Our ethical reviews give you peace of mind. We ensure your project aligns with ethical principles, mitigating risks and building a strong foundation for success.

RRI Strategy Development: We work with you to develop a customized RRI strategy that aligns with your project goals and values. This includes defining RRI principles, setting objectives, and outlining actionable steps to integrate RRI into every phase of your project.
We tailor RRI to fit your unique needs. Our RRI strategy development services provide you with a roadmap for responsible, ethical, and impactful innovation.

RRI Communication and Reporting: Help you effectively communicate your RRI efforts to stakeholders and the public.

GEP Plans: Support on Gender Equality Plans (GEP) elaboration, development, and application.

RRI Training and Workshops: We offer training sessions and workshops to educate your team on RRI principles, methodologies, and best practices. This empowers your organization to embed RRI into its culture and processes.

We equip your team with the knowledge and skills to implement and sustain RRI successfully. Our training programs foster a culture of responsible innovation, ensuring your projects are both successful and beneficial to society.

Let's innovate with purpose!

In embracing these core principles, we ensure our contributions to the health sector are meaningful, impactful, and consistent with our mission. We invite you to partner with us, to create a healthier, brighter future together.

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