Led proposal writing, developing a clear narrative and structuring the application around the call’s evaluation criteria.
IAM Competence Centre (IAM-CC) addresses one of the most critical and often overlooked aspects of Innovative Air Mobility (IAM): societal readiness for adoption. Rather than focusing solely on technological feasibility, the project explores the real-world challenges IAM can help solve, society’s readiness to embrace it, and how it can be deployed fairly and inclusively.
Future Needs led IAM-CC’s proposal writing and serves as the project’s main Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) research partner. We develop methodologies and tools to assess and advance societal readiness, helping cities integrate Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) fairly. We also lead the development of the IAM Competence Centre, as well as dissemination and exploitation activities.
Identified the relevant funding call and aligned the project concept with its objectives and requirements
Brought together the consortium and coordinated partner contributions throughout proposal development.
Led proposal writing, developing a clear narrative and structuring the application around the call’s evaluation criteria.
Supported the preparation of the Grant Agreement and Consortium Agreement, coordinating partner inputs and aligning documentation with EU funding requirements
Applying co-creation and participatory methods to engage stakeholders, understand their needs, and develop and validate solutions that advance societal readiness for IAM.
Created the project’s visual identity, its logo, brochure, poster, Office and deliverable templates, ensuring consistent branding across all project activities.
Managing the project’s website, social media, newsletters, press releases, videos and public campaigns to engage stakeholders and increase project visibility.
Coordinating dissemination activities, including scientific publications, conferences, workshops and managing the project’s Zenodo community.
Leading the exploitation strategy and supporting the long-term uptake and sustainability of project results.
Leading the development of the IAM Competence Centre, supporting training, e-learning and knowledge sharing among cities and stakeholders.
Future Needs led the development of the IAM-CC proposal, bringing a forward-looking vision and strong Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) expertise to the emerging field of societal readiness. Anticipating the shift from technological acceptance to societal readiness, the proposal achieved the highest possible evaluation score.
Future Needs developed and presented the IAM-CC visual identity at the kick-off meeting in Athens, already in M1, ensuring a strong and consistent brand presence from the project’s very first month.
