CoCreAid Kit 4.0 Validation Results: A Key Milestone in Digital Co-Creation

CoCreAid Kit 4.0: User Guidelines Now Available! We’re excited to announce the release of the CoCreAid Kit 4.0 User Guidelines, designed to enhance co-creation between higher education institutions (HEls), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and citizens, particularly in rural areas. [cite: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16] This digital toolkit offers practical methods and tools to foster collaboration, improve digital literacy, and create meaningful social impact.

The CoCreAid Kit is tailored for HEIs, NGOs, and citizens, providing each with resources to support effective digital co-creation. [cite: 12, 13, 14] HEIs can strengthen their third mission and adopt new teaching and research methods. [cite: 13] NGOs will benefit from improved project management and enhanced community engagement. [cite: 14] Citizens, especially in rural areas, can develop digital skills and actively participate in co-creation projects that address local challenges.

Real-world examples, like the Young IZIKAD Competition and Biodesign Workshop, show how the Kit helps overcome digital literacy barriers and improves collaboration across diverse groups. [cite: 15, 16] The guidelines also offer recommendations for maximising the Kit’s effectiveness, from selecting the right digital tools to boosting participation through engagement strategies like gamification.

As a fitting conclusion to the CoCreAid project, our final Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) was held in Lucera, Italy, hosted by our partner Meridaunia. [cite: 17, 18, 19] It was a memorable gathering, where long-time collaborators came together as friends, reflecting on the achievements and connections built throughout the project.

Explore the full CoCreAid Kit 4.0 User Guidelines and start enhancing your projects today by visiting www.cocreaid.eu.

WELCOME TO The CoCreAid Kit 4.0!

European Higher Education Institutions (HEls) are increasingly engaged in society and therefore play a growing role in regional and social development. [cite: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] As a result of the increasing international cooperation, successful collaboration in the digital sphere is becoming more and more critical.

However, to date, collaboration between HET and NGOs in the digital sphere has been somewhat neglected, leading to a lack of insight.

The CoCreAid Kit 4.0 focuses on overcoming barriers to cooperation arising when HEls and NGOs co-create digitally. [cite: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] The aim is to increase social impact in participating European countries and beyond. [cite: 5, 6] Furthermore, digital competencies will be strengthened among the project partners through practical application.

This website guides you through the wide variety of digital platforms and co-creation methods. [cite: 7, 8] Additionally, you will find best practices for successful digital co-creation

• Overcoming transfer barriers
• Methods
• Good practices of digital co-creation
• Platforms for digital co-creation
• CoCreAid Toolbox for co-creation

Learn more at: www.cocreaid.eu