• Services offered
• Results
• Available relevant infrastructure

Services offered

Analysis and diagnosis of social innovation processes in the public and private spheres.
Study of the management of social innovation in organizations.
Design of strategies to promote social innovation in the private sector, the third sector and public administration. Advice on management and planning of social innovation projects.
Investigation of key agents in the processes of social innovation, for their activation and cooperation.
Development of methodologies for social innovation. Advice on the implementation of social innovation focused on the client-user.
Analysis of the relationship between social innovation and health.
Research and development of social innovation in the educational field.
Implementation of projects for innovation in the development of products and services.
Research on political social innovation and its impact on institutions.
Study of the sociology of soci! al innovation and social processes of change.
Consulting in transdisciplinarity and social innovation.
Design and implementation of inclusion strategies and citizen participation.
Evaluation and monitoring of social innovation projects.
Development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs from the perspective of social innovation.
Creation of networks, consortiums and strategic alliances for social innovation.
Design and execution of social innovation projects in the environmental field.
Advice on the implementation of emerging technologies for social innovation.
Research and development of financing models for social innovation projects.
Development of communication and dissemination strategies for social innovation projects.
Design and implementation of education and training programs in social innovation.

Results

Since its creation, the University of Alicante’s SOC-INNOVA research group has stood out for its specialised work in the field of social innovation: analysing and diagnosing innovation processes in the private sector, the third sector and
public administration, or studying innovation management in organisations and designing effective strategies to promote it. The research team’s rigorous approach is reflected in the technical advice it provides and in its planning of
social innovation projects, guaranteeing viability and success based on evidence. The group has investigated key players, developed innovative methodologies and advised on the implementation of people-centred solutions, driving innovative approaches in various sectors and generating significant results.

Available relevant infrastructure

The SOC-INNOVA research group has solid infrastructure, technical and human resources to carry out its work and offer its services. Its laboratories have advanced technology and equipment to obtain deep insights into social innovation processes. In addition, it also has access to academic databases and, through a large virtual library, the most up-to-date information in the field. The team is made up of experts in social innovation with multidisciplinary knowledge; they can adopt a comprehensive approach to their research and have an extensive network of national and international collaborators, providing interesting opportunities to establish strategic alliances and undertake joint projects.