Enabling Stakeholder Engagement and Co-Creation for Soil Health Innovation
The six European iCOSHELLs Soil Health Living Labs are advancing sustainable soil management by actively involving stakeholders—particularly land users such as farmers—in the co-creation of practical, locally relevant solutions. A key initiative supporting this mission is the iCOSHELLs Train-of-Trainers (ToT) programme, led by CSCP, which is designed to build the capacity of Living Lab leaders to plan, facilitate, and refine co-creation processes.
Structured as a progressive capacity-building initiative, the Train-of-Trainers programme empowers facilitators with practical tools, knowledge, and facilitation skills needed to lead participatory innovation processes within their communities. By training a core group of leaders, iCOSHELLs aims to generate a multiplier effect, extending co-creation practices both within and beyond the Living Labs.
The programme ran from January to March 2025 and consisted of three tailored sessions:
Together, these sessions strengthened the leadership capacity of Living Lab facilitators and enabled the implementation of co-creation as a concrete methodology. With eight co-creation sessions planned for each Living Lab, this initiative marks a significant advancement in collaborative approaches to soil health innovation.
By investing in both people and process, the Train-of-Trainers programme ensures that soil health solutions are not only developed, but co-owned, implemented, and sustained at the local level—aligned with the real needs of communities. All related concepts, templates, and methodologies are available in the comprehensive co-creation guide: D1.3 Living Lab Governance Framework and Train-of-Trainers Sessions by CSCP.
