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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 5d

Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.

Tessa Dunlop works at the European Commission’s Competence Centre on Participatory and Deliberative Democracy.

Find out more about our #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 9d

Are you #ReadyToScale?

Soon we will reveal the #ScaleDem Open Calls, which will be officially launched in December! Make sure to stay posted and not to miss any announcement by signing up to our mailing list 👉 scaledem.eu

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Through our comprehensive scaling infrastructure, ScaleDem transforms proven democratic innovations into practical tools, extending their impact beyond the “laboratory” of research and into diverse re...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 11d

One week to our first webinar!

How can democratic innovations scale — in other words, how can they spread, deepen, and endure over time? Join the #ScaleDem webinar as we explore this question.

Sign up now! scaledem.eu/events/webin...

Webinar on Scaling Democratic Innovations: Emerging Practices for Future Policies - ScaleDem

How can democratic innovations scale — in other words, how can they spread, deepen, and endure over time? Join the ScaleDem webinar as we explore this question.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 12d

Two advisory boards will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.

Today, we are presenting to you Dr. Sonia Bussu, Associate Professor in Public Policy at the University of Birmingham.

"Why does scaling matter?" according to her? #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/

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Nets4Dem @nets4dem.eu · 16d

Scaling democracy isn’t copy-paste 🎯

At the #DemocracyRnD Conference, together with @scaledem.bsky.social and #DemoReset, we explored how to scale democratic innovation:
🌍 Out
🏛️ High
🌱 Deep &
💪 In
...growing democracy in both reach and depth!

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 16d

Two advisory boards will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.

Today, we are presenting to you Melisa Ross (University of Bremen, SOCIUM Research Center on Inequality).

"Why does scaling matter?"

Find out more #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 18d

Join us online for the launch of the #ScaleDem Policy Report on “Scaling Democratic Innovations: Emerging Practices for Future Policies”.

Discover insights from 100+ EU-funded projects on making democratic innovations lasting, impactful, and embedded in institutions.

scaledem.eu/events/webin...

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Nets4Dem @nets4dem.eu · 18d

An inspiring week of exchange for #Nets4Dem 👏

After a great #OGP Global Summit, we’re now in Brussels for our Annual Members’ Meeting and the #DemocracyRnD conference, welcoming new members and co-hosting a workshop with @scaledem.bsky.social on scaling democratic innovations.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 20d

🗺️ Discover the #ScaleDem Knowledge Map and contribute!

Our interactive tool helps you explore how democratic innovations scale across contexts.

🔗 scaledem.eu/insights/kno...

👉 Contribute to the map! Share your own case of democratic innovation ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

Knowledge Map - ScaleDem

Discover how R&I-driven democratic innovations scale! Explore the matrix below to see cases organized by innovation family and scalability. Click on labels or numbers to filter and view cases. Learn b...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 25d

Two advisory boards will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.

Today, we are presenting to you Graham Smith, Professor of Politics at the CSD of the University of Westminster and Chair of the Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies.
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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Oct 2

Join us tomorrow!

#ScaleDem will take the stage at the Athens Democracy Forum, to introduce the ScaleDem Open Call, a key opportunity for democratic innovations to join our scaling grounds.

Watch the session live at 15:40–15:50 CEST 🔗 scaledem.eu/events/scale...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Sep 15

We are marking this #DemocracyDay with a brand new article about #ScaleDem.

From local initiatives to transnational cities assemblies and research projects, Europe is testing new paths to counter its democracy crisis.

Read the article
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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Sep 11

On Day 2 of our Workshop, participants dove into the selection and dissemination of open calls:

➡️ How can we identify the projects with the highest scaling potential?
➡️ How do we reach and inspire the right applicants to join the Scaling Grounds programmes?

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Sep 10

🌍 The #ScaleDem Translation Workshop kicks off today at RIFS in Potsdam!

Sessions focus on shaping open calls that will drive meaningful democratic transformation. From defining impact in piloting & twinning programmes to exploring pathways for success.

🔗 scaledem.eu/insights/tra...

ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join us in Vienna on 17-18 September!

#ScaleDem will take part in the @innovationinpolitics.eu Awards with partner @capitalofdemocracy.eu #ECoD.

ScaleDem will also be presented at the International Democracy Day - Europe Event on 18 September. Do not miss it!

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Aug 26

Meet our #ScaleTeam!

Globsec will lead #ScaleDem's dissemination efforts, ensuring that our insights reach the right stakeholders and target audience. GLOBSEC will also focus on policy advocacy.

Visit scaledem.eu/about/

ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Aug 6

The ‪@ecpr.bsky.social‬ is a prestigious gathering in the field of political science. Our #ScaleDem partner ‪@dublincityuni.bsky.social‬ will attend and represent the project at the conference.

Learn more 🔗 scaledem.eu/events/ecpr-...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jul 30

Read our first blog post!

Stefano Camatarri from Université catholique de Louvain presents #ScaleDem’s analytical framework for understanding how democratic innovations can scale and take root sustainably.

🔗 scaledem.eu/news/where-a...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jul 28

📢 Change-making can be lonely unless small wins connect into something bigger. #ScaleDem provides tools, evidence, and a growing community to amplify advocacy efforts and scale what works.

Watch the full video and join our mailing list 🔗 scaledem.eu/subscribe/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jul 16

Meet our #ScaleTeam!

nexus designs and moderates participative processes: from complex citizen participation projects to multi-stakeholder formats.

In #ScaleDem, nexus is responsible for organising and supporting the implementation of the scaling ground program on piloting.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jul 10

Scaling real-world solutions across diverse political and cultural contexts takes more than theory.

#ScaleDem creates space for democratic practitioners to refine and share what works — and what doesn’t.

Watch the full video and learn about the Translation Hub scaledem.eu/insights/tra...

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gquaggiotto.bsky.social @gquaggiotto.bsky.social · Jul 10

4 dimensions to scale democratic innovations scaledem.eu/insights/the... @scaledem.bsky.social

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thanks @gquaggiotto.bsky.social for sharing our work!

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jun 30

📚 #ScaleDem offers tested methods to scale democratic innovations across four dimensions: high, out, deep, and in.

Do you want to learn all about scaling? Watch the full video and visit our website scaledem.eu/insights/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · Jun 26

Our partner @globsec.bsky.social hosted the prestigious GLOBSEC Forum 2025, in Prague from 12-14 June.

The #ScaleDem project was also represented, reaching a broad audience through the distribution of our leaflet at the main content point and several side sessions.

scaledem.eu/events/globs...

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