SciFY creates and shares IT tools: by offering them for free, under open source licences. We employ agile development methodologies (scrum) to effectively produce results in a cost-effective manner.
It manages the innovation process and mobilizes ecosystems that co-create value: SciFY engages key stakeholders and interested parties in every project throughout the whole process (from needs analysis and design to dissemination and exploitation activities). All of SciFY’s projects are built around the creation of strong alliances with partners and stakeholders that have a mutual interest in solving social problems. This consistent practice has built skills within SciFY such as early definition and inclusion of interest groups, networking, mobilizing civil society organizations, creating win-win solutions, inclusive design, collaborative product development, remote collaboration etc. In this way, SciFY creates multiplier effects way beyond its organizational size.
It disseminates knowledge: Through SciFY Academy, a series of educational initiatives around the aforementioned impact areas, it spreads knowledge and creates networks of supporters. SciFY also creates support and educational material for all its projects, and continuously engages with the community on this field.
These actions are organized through the offer of 6 bundles of services:
1. Software and AI solutions creation
2. Communication and Networking
3. Innovation Management / Product development guidance
4. Gaming and Gamification
5. Innovative Education / Skills development
6. Fundraising support
SciFY has extensive experience in bridging a) research results b) technology, c) education and d) entrepreneurship. It has turned research results into products, and ignited further interest around them in all aspects of the knowledge triangle.
The impact achieved so far is twofold: SciFY’s direct impact has exceeded 120,000 beneficiaries. Yet, since we offer IT solutions, create networks and spread knowledge, the indirect impact is difficult to assess, but it is many times more than the direct impact, since usually a user of our solutions serves hundreds or even thousands of end users.