We do co-design
The co-design of Metropolitan Food Clusters involves transdisciplinary collaboration among key stakeholders to develop innovative and viable solutions. This process requires an open, iterative, and learning-based approach that brings together Knowledge institutes, Entrepreneurs, Non-governmental organizations, Governmental bodies, and intermediaries (KENGi parties) across multiple levels. It integrates scientific discoveries, explicit and tacit knowledge, and practical know-how to drive system innovations.
Working process
Wageningen MFC serves as the integrator and process facilitator for the co-design and implementation of a Metropolitan Food Cluster or Agropark. We streamline this process into four distinct phases of a project:
- Feasibility Study
- Conceptual Master Planning
- Executive Master Planning
- Assistance During Implementation and Operation
To effectively navigate throughout this journey, we adopt an iterative approach that fosters collaboration between us and the customer. This process ensures that the customer’s requirements are consistently addressed. As we progress, the blueprints and plans become increasingly detailed and comprehensive.
This collaborative approach, known as co-design, involves working closely with the customer and other relevant stakeholders throughout the entire trajectory — from design to implementation and operation.
NOT SURE WHERE TO BEGIN?
We offer well-structured workshop sessions that leverage the expertise of our specialists and our network of researchers and technology providers. These sessions can be combined with a comprehensive agri-food tour in the Netherlands, allowing participants to directly apply new insights to their own contexts. To learn more, please see our Workshops + Agri-food Tour.
Our goal is to help clients:
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Define the core of their challenges
- Clarify strategic pathways forward
- Draft a Term of Reference for the next confident steps and actions
Feel free to contact us for more information!