Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI)

ZSI is a private, non-profit research institute with over 35 years of experience in social sciences research and innovation. It is one of Austria’s leading organisations in the European Framework Programmes, with strong expertise in consulting, network coordination, and applied empirical research.

ZSI has extensive experience across multiple domains and a strong track record in fostering community-based practices and multi-actor ecosystems to co-design, test, and scale solutions addressing societal challenges. Its work aligns with key areas such as social innovation, health, culture and creativity, gender, agri-food, energy, and bioeconomy.

The institute supports the full innovation cycle through tailored methodologies, promoting co-creation, multi-stakeholder engagement, policy co-design aligned with EU strategies, and capacity building.