The biggest challenges in bioeconomy, circular economy and energy systems cannot be solved by any single company, research organisation or government alone. They need open ecosystems – networks of complementary actors that co-create value together, share knowledge, and align around a common purpose. CLIC Innovation is a leading ecosystem orchestrator for sustainable industrial transitions.
On-demand services
Ecosystem services
From “me” to “we” — building and running open innovation ecosystems that create shared value.
Our services
From first idea to lasting
impact.
Design & launch
Open ecosystem creation
We help organisations and consortia design and launch open innovation ecosystems from the ground up — moving from a first idea to an established, well-governed ecosystem with a clear shared purpose. An open ecosystem is more than a partnership or a platform: it is a value-creation network where multiple complementary actors jointly create a value proposition that none of them could deliver alone.
What’s included
Stakeholder mapping and engagement
Facilitation and governance model design
Onboarding the ecosystem through Explore → Build → Grow phases
Purpose, vision and mission co-creation
Open innovation strategy
Our work is grounded in the Open Innovation Ecosystem Playbook — a CLIC-developed toolbox. See ecosystemplaybook.com.
0yrs
Of ecosystem orchestration
CLIC track record
Run & orchestrate
Management & operation
Once an ecosystem is up and running, the work of keeping it alive begins. We act as a neutral, professional ecosystem manager and orchestrator.
What’s included
Ecosystem orchestration and member coordination
Portfolio management
Reporting and accountability
Governance and decision-making support
Membership development
Collaborate
Co-creation & facilitation support
Great ecosystems need great facilitation. We design and run the workshops, sprints and structured collaboration formats that turn a group of members into a productive innovation engine.
Workshop design and expert facilitation
Tailored sessions for purpose, value propositions, foresight, strategy and prototyping — pre-planned, expertly led, clearly summarised.
CoCo-creation sprints and innovation processes
Structured formats that move ecosystem members from problem to concept to pilot in a focused, time-boxed way.
Stakeholder engagement and dialogue
Neutral facilitation across companies, researchers, public actors and citizens — building trust and shared understanding across boundaries.
What’s included
Workshop design and expert facilitation — purpose creation, value propositions, foresight, strategy and prototyping sessions
Co-creation sprints and innovation processes
Stakeholder engagement and dialogue, neutral facilitation across companies, researchers, public actors and citizens
Foresight and trend analysis
Facilitator training and capacity building — through the Ecosystem Playbook training programme
Newest digital collaboration tools
Final internal report — designed, edited and laid out
Reach & visibility
Communication & dissemination
“Visibility turns work into uptake.”
An ecosystem only delivers impact when its work is visible, understood and adopted by the wider world.
What’s included
Communication strategy and visual identity
Internal communication — keeping members aligned and engaged
Stakeholder outreach
External communication — website, social media, newsletters, press, events
Dissemination of results – publications, policy briefs, conferences
Impact storytelling
Long-term value
Working with CLIC means
A neutral, trusted orchestrator
We hold the space so members can collaborate without competing for control.
Deep domain expertise
Bioeconomy, circular economy and future energy systems.
Full lifecycle experience
Explore, Build, Grow — we support every ecosystem stage.
Proven methods and tools
Backed by the Open Innovation Ecosystem Playbook.
Strong Nordic and European networks
Access to partners and policymakers across the EU.
Flexible, on-demand support
Take individual services or end-to-end orchestration.
SELECTED REFERENCES
Projects we’re proud to have shaped
A selection of the projects, programmes and ecosystems we’ve supported.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
An open ecosystem is a value-creation network of complementary actors who co-create value around a shared purpose. Unlike a partnership or platform, it has no single owner.
Members come from different organisations with different interests. A neutral facilitator builds the trust, processes and methods that turn diversity into productive collaboration.
We are an established, independent ecosystem orchestrator with deep experience in bioeconomy, circular economy and future energy systems, plus proven tools (the Ecosystem Playbook).
A toolbox of canvases, workshop concepts, methods and facilitator training, co-designed with established ecosystems. Free tools under Creative Commons; premium content available too. See ecosystemplaybook.com.
No.
Yes, at any stage.
Our core themes are bioeconomy, circular economy, and future energy systems. However, many of our projects and initiatives span multiple themes, reflecting the interconnected nature of today’s sustainability challenges.
Contact us for a tailored offer.
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