Our Expertise: Harnessing the Human Dimension for Lasting Impact
At Balancevo, we place people, culture, and society at the center of innovation. Our expertise is dedicated to applying the rigorous methods of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) to ensure that new technologies, policies, and business models are effective, equitable, and embraced by the communities they are designed to serve. We turn abstract concepts into socially-validated success.
Policy & Governance for the Green Transition
Shaping Effective and Legitimate Frameworks for Change
We analyze, design, and evaluate the policies and governance structures needed to accelerate a sustainable and just future. We ensure that rules and regulations are not only well-intentioned but also practical, enforceable, and widely supported.
Policy Analysis & Development: Conducting evidence-based analysis to identify policy gaps, assess impacts, and craft robust recommendations for EU, national, and local levels.
Multi-Stakeholder Governance: Designing inclusive governance models that facilitate collaboration between public institutions, industry, and civil society.
Regulatory Feasibility & Smart Implementation: Evaluating the administrative capacity and practical pathways for implementing new regulations effectively.
Social Impact & Inclusive Innovation
Ensuring Equity and Benefits for All
We champion a people-centric approach to progress. Our work ensures that innovation reduces, rather than exacerbates, social inequalities and actively creates opportunities for marginalized groups.
Gender Equality and Social Equity Integration: Mainstreaming gender and diversity perspectives into project design, implementation, and impact assessment.
Social Impact Assessment (SIA): Systematically evaluating the potential social consequences of projects and policies, from community cohesion to livelihoods and health.
Inclusive Design & Co-Creation: Facilitating participatory processes that engage diverse citizens and end-users as active partners in designing solutions.
Societal Readiness & Public Engagement
Building the Essential Foundation of Trust and Acceptance
The most advanced technology is useless without public trust. We specialize in measuring, understanding, and building the societal consensus necessary for new solutions to thrive.
Societal Readiness Levels (SRL): Applying frameworks to diagnose and elevate a technology’s or policy’s alignment with societal values, norms, and acceptance.
Deliberative Engagement & Citizen Science: Designing and facilitating forums, citizen assemblies, and participatory research to incorporate public voice into decision-making.
Science Communication & Perception Studies: Translating complex information into accessible narratives and researching public understanding to bridge the gap between science and society.
Ethics & Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)
Embedding Values into the Innovation Process
We provide the critical lens of ethics to guide responsible development. We help organisations anticipate consequences, manage risks, and align their work with fundamental ethical principles.
Ethical Technology Assessment: Identifying and addressing ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of emerging technologies.
RRI Framework Implementation: Operationalizing Responsible Research and Innovation principles to ensure projects are anticipatory, reflective, inclusive, and responsive.
Ethics Compliance & Governance: Supporting organizations in navigating ethical review processes and establishing robust internal ethics committees and guidelines.
Our SSH-Led Method in Action
Our social science expertise is delivered through a disciplined, four-phase methodology that ensures deep understanding and demonstrable impact:
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