Welcome to the FRANCIS Project!
This Frugal innovation by Citizens for Citizens project receives funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101006220.Register Now - Second FRANCIS Frugal Innovation Challenge!
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Corporate frugal innovations for sufficiency-oriented future: FRANCIS in YHYS colloquium
In November 2023, Francis project was presented at YHYS colloquium, the annual gathering of The Finnish Society for Environmental Social Science which was held in Joensuu, Eastern Finland. Francis was presented in sufficiency themed working group.
Empowering Women as Innovators: Unleashing the Potential of Frugal Innovation
Women have emerged as crucial players in the realm of frugal innovation, serving as both innovators and drivers of change. Recognizing and empowering women in their roles as key contributors to the innovation landscape is essential for unlocking the full potential of frugal innovations and fostering truly sustainable development.
Seeking a Visionary Partner for the Next Innovation Frontier
As we celebrate the success of our first challenge, the FRANCIS project is now eagerly looking forward to its second challenge. This upcoming challenge will again target marginalised groups of society that are often neglected in innovation and welcome global participation.
FRANCIS
FRANCIS’ consortium includes six partners from five European countries – Fraunhofer from Germany, VTT from Finland, Finnish non-profit organization InnoFrugal, The Behavioural Insights Team from the United Kingdom, the French tech startup Agorize and Turkey’s BSH Home Appliances.
The FRANCIS project aims to develop frugal innovations by citizens for citizens within the scope of open innovation challenges.
The project’s results will include a guideline with recommendations on how to involve different participant groups in the challenges and how to encourage the development of ideas (Citizen Frugal Innovation Framework and Toolbox). It will also aid with measuring the impact of Citizen Frugal Innovations.
Challenges
Launched in February 2021, the first phase of the project in 2021 and 2022 established a scientific foundation with recommendations on how to involve different participants groups in challenges and how to encourage the shared development of ideas. The second phase, which takes place from 2023 to 2024, runs two open innovation challenges, each mentored by industry coaches, who support the participants in detailing their ideas. The project ends in April 2025.
Contact Us
Project Coordinator
Liza Wohlfart
Fraunhofer IAO
Email: liza.wohlfart@iao.fraunhofer.de
Communication and Dissemination Manager
Venkata Gandikota
InnoFrugal
Email: venkata@innofrugal.org
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🌟 Empowering Women in Innovation
- Women are pivotal in #frugalinnovation with unique insights.
- Challenges include limited access to resources and education.
- Solutions: Networking, mentorship, tailored support.
https://www.francis-project.eu/empowering-women-as-innovators-unleashing-the-potential-of-frugal-innovation/
The team from #FRANCIS #Horizon2020 project wishes everyone an inclusive, joyful, and sustainable New Year 2024!
Thrilled to co-host the 2nd #InnoFrugal Germany 2023 in Stuttgart with @InnoFrugal and @fraunhoferiao ! Dive into the world of frugal innovation with us. Let's shape the future together! #FRANCISxInnoFrugal #Innovation
Hello all, check out newsletter from @MOSAIC_EU for the latest updates of #FRANCISH2020 and other #citizenscience projects.
#FrugalInnovations are more than just cost-cutting. They're about making a positive #impact! The FRANCIS project is ensuring these innovations are socially responsible. Want to know more? Check out our article: https://www.francis-project.eu/the-power-of-frugal-innovations-making-a-positive-impact-on-peoples-lives/ #FRANCIS #H2020 #Sustainability #SocialImpact
