ScaleDem project
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By bridging the gap between research and implementation, #ScaleDem ensures that democratic innovations reach those who can use them to foster more inclusive and participatory #governance through a comprehensive #scaling infrastructure.
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Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.
Kim Connif Taber is the editorial director of the The Democracy & Culture Foundation.
Find out more about #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/
Kim Connif Taber is the editorial director of the The Democracy & Culture Foundation.
Find out more about #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/
February 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.
Kim Connif Taber is the editorial director of the The Democracy & Culture Foundation.
Find out more about #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/
Kim Connif Taber is the editorial director of the The Democracy & Culture Foundation.
Find out more about #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/
Apply now to the #ScaleDem Open Calls!
Do you want to advance your democracy-strengthening project by learning from those who have already succeeded? Or do you have experience coaching changemakers to boost their impact?
Discover more about the Twinning Programme! scaledem.eu/call/twinnin...
Do you want to advance your democracy-strengthening project by learning from those who have already succeeded? Or do you have experience coaching changemakers to boost their impact?
Discover more about the Twinning Programme! scaledem.eu/call/twinnin...
January 27, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Apply now to the #ScaleDem Open Calls!
Do you want to advance your democracy-strengthening project by learning from those who have already succeeded? Or do you have experience coaching changemakers to boost their impact?
Discover more about the Twinning Programme! scaledem.eu/call/twinnin...
Do you want to advance your democracy-strengthening project by learning from those who have already succeeded? Or do you have experience coaching changemakers to boost their impact?
Discover more about the Twinning Programme! scaledem.eu/call/twinnin...
Want to learn more about our Open Calls? Take part in our info sessions! Register here scaledem.eu/events/scale...
These sessions are open to anyone interested and are an opportunity to get direct answers to your questions!
For any questions about the programmes, contact us [email protected]
These sessions are open to anyone interested and are an opportunity to get direct answers to your questions!
For any questions about the programmes, contact us [email protected]
January 14, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Want to learn more about our Open Calls? Take part in our info sessions! Register here scaledem.eu/events/scale...
These sessions are open to anyone interested and are an opportunity to get direct answers to your questions!
For any questions about the programmes, contact us [email protected]
These sessions are open to anyone interested and are an opportunity to get direct answers to your questions!
For any questions about the programmes, contact us [email protected]
Do you want to apply to the #ScaleDem Open Calls?
Do you already know how you want to scale your project? Do you have a bold, out-of-the-box idea to boost the societal impact of a democratic innovation, but need financial support to make it happen?
Piloting programme scaledem.eu/call/pilotin...
Do you already know how you want to scale your project? Do you have a bold, out-of-the-box idea to boost the societal impact of a democratic innovation, but need financial support to make it happen?
Piloting programme scaledem.eu/call/pilotin...
January 8, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Do you want to apply to the #ScaleDem Open Calls?
Do you already know how you want to scale your project? Do you have a bold, out-of-the-box idea to boost the societal impact of a democratic innovation, but need financial support to make it happen?
Piloting programme scaledem.eu/call/pilotin...
Do you already know how you want to scale your project? Do you have a bold, out-of-the-box idea to boost the societal impact of a democratic innovation, but need financial support to make it happen?
Piloting programme scaledem.eu/call/pilotin...
📣 Have you heard the news?
#ScaleDem has launched two open calls to support organisations seeking to scale democratic innovations.
Read the press release and learn more about the twinning programme and how to apply scaledem.eu/news/scalede...
#ScaleDem has launched two open calls to support organisations seeking to scale democratic innovations.
Read the press release and learn more about the twinning programme and how to apply scaledem.eu/news/scalede...
December 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📣 Have you heard the news?
#ScaleDem has launched two open calls to support organisations seeking to scale democratic innovations.
Read the press release and learn more about the twinning programme and how to apply scaledem.eu/news/scalede...
#ScaleDem has launched two open calls to support organisations seeking to scale democratic innovations.
Read the press release and learn more about the twinning programme and how to apply scaledem.eu/news/scalede...
Are you interested in applying to our Open Calls? We are here to help you!
If you would like feedback before submitting your full proposal, #ScaleDem's Decision Helper can offer you optional pre-application support.
Find more info at the link scaledem.eu/open-calls/
If you would like feedback before submitting your full proposal, #ScaleDem's Decision Helper can offer you optional pre-application support.
Find more info at the link scaledem.eu/open-calls/
December 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Are you interested in applying to our Open Calls? We are here to help you!
If you would like feedback before submitting your full proposal, #ScaleDem's Decision Helper can offer you optional pre-application support.
Find more info at the link scaledem.eu/open-calls/
If you would like feedback before submitting your full proposal, #ScaleDem's Decision Helper can offer you optional pre-application support.
Find more info at the link scaledem.eu/open-calls/
❝ If you were Machiavelli today, advising a Prince (or Princess), what would be your key advice?❞
Last November, #ScaleDem officially launched its two Advisory Boards – one for end users and one more scientific. Read our project coordinator's blog post! scaledem.eu/news/if-you-...
Last November, #ScaleDem officially launched its two Advisory Boards – one for end users and one more scientific. Read our project coordinator's blog post! scaledem.eu/news/if-you-...
December 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
❝ If you were Machiavelli today, advising a Prince (or Princess), what would be your key advice?❞
Last November, #ScaleDem officially launched its two Advisory Boards – one for end users and one more scientific. Read our project coordinator's blog post! scaledem.eu/news/if-you-...
Last November, #ScaleDem officially launched its two Advisory Boards – one for end users and one more scientific. Read our project coordinator's blog post! scaledem.eu/news/if-you-...
If you weren’t yet subscribed to the #ScaleDem mailing list, you may have missed a major announcement: our open calls are now live!
View the Open Calls newsletter here scaledem.eu/news/missed-... and don’t miss the next updates. Sign up to the ScaleDem mailing list! scaledem.eu/subscribe/
View the Open Calls newsletter here scaledem.eu/news/missed-... and don’t miss the next updates. Sign up to the ScaleDem mailing list! scaledem.eu/subscribe/
December 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
If you weren’t yet subscribed to the #ScaleDem mailing list, you may have missed a major announcement: our open calls are now live!
View the Open Calls newsletter here scaledem.eu/news/missed-... and don’t miss the next updates. Sign up to the ScaleDem mailing list! scaledem.eu/subscribe/
View the Open Calls newsletter here scaledem.eu/news/missed-... and don’t miss the next updates. Sign up to the ScaleDem mailing list! scaledem.eu/subscribe/
#ScaleDEM is now launching two Open Calls for organisations based in the EU or Horizon-Europe Associated Countries.
Want to learn more? Take part in our info sessions! Register here scaledem.eu/events/scale...
Want to learn more? Take part in our info sessions! Register here scaledem.eu/events/scale...
December 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
#ScaleDEM is now launching two Open Calls for organisations based in the EU or Horizon-Europe Associated Countries.
Want to learn more? Take part in our info sessions! Register here scaledem.eu/events/scale...
Want to learn more? Take part in our info sessions! Register here scaledem.eu/events/scale...
🚀 Are you a social changemaker, a practitioner, a public administrator, or someone with a great idea to boost democratic resilience?
Apply now to the #ScaleDem Open Calls! scaledem.eu/open-calls/
Registrations are open until 31 March 2026 for both programmes.
Apply now to the #ScaleDem Open Calls! scaledem.eu/open-calls/
Registrations are open until 31 March 2026 for both programmes.
December 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🚀 Are you a social changemaker, a practitioner, a public administrator, or someone with a great idea to boost democratic resilience?
Apply now to the #ScaleDem Open Calls! scaledem.eu/open-calls/
Registrations are open until 31 March 2026 for both programmes.
Apply now to the #ScaleDem Open Calls! scaledem.eu/open-calls/
Registrations are open until 31 March 2026 for both programmes.
Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.
Today, we are presenting to you Hussam Al Erhayel, Head of Projects at Better Politics Foundation.
Find out more scaledem.eu/about/
Today, we are presenting to you Hussam Al Erhayel, Head of Projects at Better Politics Foundation.
Find out more scaledem.eu/about/
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.
Today, we are presenting to you Hussam Al Erhayel, Head of Projects at Better Politics Foundation.
Find out more scaledem.eu/about/
Today, we are presenting to you Hussam Al Erhayel, Head of Projects at Better Politics Foundation.
Find out more scaledem.eu/about/
How can democratic innovations scale?
If you missed last month’s #ScaleDem webinar “Scaling Democratic Innovations: Emerging Practices for Future Policies”, the recording is now available on the ScaleDem YouTube channel!
Watch it again here
scaledem.eu/news/missed-...
If you missed last month’s #ScaleDem webinar “Scaling Democratic Innovations: Emerging Practices for Future Policies”, the recording is now available on the ScaleDem YouTube channel!
Watch it again here
scaledem.eu/news/missed-...
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
How can democratic innovations scale?
If you missed last month’s #ScaleDem webinar “Scaling Democratic Innovations: Emerging Practices for Future Policies”, the recording is now available on the ScaleDem YouTube channel!
Watch it again here
scaledem.eu/news/missed-...
If you missed last month’s #ScaleDem webinar “Scaling Democratic Innovations: Emerging Practices for Future Policies”, the recording is now available on the ScaleDem YouTube channel!
Watch it again here
scaledem.eu/news/missed-...
A new blog post is out!
Camille Dobler (Missions Publiques), #ScaleDem project’s coordinator, shares reflections from a gathering of over 300 practitioners who came together to explore how citizen participation can move from promising pilots to permanent practice.
scaledem.eu/news/from-cr...
Camille Dobler (Missions Publiques), #ScaleDem project’s coordinator, shares reflections from a gathering of over 300 practitioners who came together to explore how citizen participation can move from promising pilots to permanent practice.
scaledem.eu/news/from-cr...
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A new blog post is out!
Camille Dobler (Missions Publiques), #ScaleDem project’s coordinator, shares reflections from a gathering of over 300 practitioners who came together to explore how citizen participation can move from promising pilots to permanent practice.
scaledem.eu/news/from-cr...
Camille Dobler (Missions Publiques), #ScaleDem project’s coordinator, shares reflections from a gathering of over 300 practitioners who came together to explore how citizen participation can move from promising pilots to permanent practice.
scaledem.eu/news/from-cr...
Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.
Here he is answering the question "Why does scaling matter?"
Find out more about our Advisory boards #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/
Here he is answering the question "Why does scaling matter?"
Find out more about our Advisory boards #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships.
Here he is answering the question "Why does scaling matter?"
Find out more about our Advisory boards #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/
Here he is answering the question "Why does scaling matter?"
Find out more about our Advisory boards #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/
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/
Tessa Dunlop works at the European Commission’s Competence Centre on Participatory and Deliberative Democracy.
Find out more about our #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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/
Tessa Dunlop works at the European Commission’s Competence Centre on Participatory and Deliberative Democracy.
Find out more about our #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/
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/
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/
October 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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/
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/
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/
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/
October 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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/
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/
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...
Discover insights from 100+ EU-funded projects on making democratic innovations lasting, impactful, and embedded in institutions.
scaledem.eu/events/webin...
October 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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...
Discover insights from 100+ EU-funded projects on making democratic innovations lasting, impactful, and embedded in institutions.
scaledem.eu/events/webin...
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.
scaledem.eu/about/
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.
scaledem.eu/about/
October 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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.
scaledem.eu/about/
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.
scaledem.eu/about/
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...
#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...
October 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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...
#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...
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
scaledem.eu/news/reinven...
From local initiatives to transnational cities assemblies and research projects, Europe is testing new paths to counter its democracy crisis.
Read the article
scaledem.eu/news/reinven...
September 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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
scaledem.eu/news/reinven...
From local initiatives to transnational cities assemblies and research projects, Europe is testing new paths to counter its democracy crisis.
Read the article
scaledem.eu/news/reinven...
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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➡️ 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?
scaledem.eu/subscribe/
September 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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?
scaledem.eu/subscribe/
➡️ 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?
scaledem.eu/subscribe/
🌍 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...
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...
September 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🌍 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...
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...
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!
scaledem.eu/events/the-i...
#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!
scaledem.eu/events/the-i...
September 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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!
scaledem.eu/events/the-i...
#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!
scaledem.eu/events/the-i...
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/
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/
August 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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/
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/