The iCOSHELLs project is launching a Call for External Evaluators to support the assessment of proposals submitted to the upcoming iCOSHELLs Open Call. We are looking for experienced, independent experts to contribute to the selection of innovative solutions that will help restore and improve soil health across Europe. This call is managed by Zabala Innovation…
The iCOSHELLs project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme, is pleased to announce the launch of its Open Call for innovative prototypes aimed at improving soil health across Europe. The iCOSHELLs initiative, part of the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe”, supports the restoration of healthy soils by 2030. It brings together…
Last week, the iCOSHELLs consortium gathered in the Basque Country for an inspiring three-day meeting hosted in and around Bilbao by the Basque Living Lab. The event brought together all Living Labs and most project partners for a rich exchange of ideas, experiences, and perspectives. It was an opportunity not only to advance the project’s…
We are pleased to present the first edition of our HIGHLIGHTS series, a quarterly collection showcasing the latest news, achievements, and activities from our Living Labs and partners. Between May and September 2025, our community has been actively advancing innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact across diverse initiatives and events. Explore their stories below! Testing of…
An article published on earth.org by Lea Hüvelmeier-Schmidt (ESCI) Soil – the unseen foundation of our ecosystems – is under siege. Across Europe, pollution, urban sprawl, intensive farming, and climate change are eroding soil quality. Alarmingly, around 60% of EU soils are in poor condition, threatening food security and biodiversity. But hope is not lost. The EU’s…
We are excited to share that the Swedish Living Lab will present an innovation case study at this year’s Open Living Lab Days (OLLD 2025) in Andorra la Vella on 2nd October. The session will take place as part of the Living Labs Operations, Methods, Tools, and Impacts track. The presentation, led by Alina Östling,…
On 19th June, the Basque Living Lab hosted a multi-stage event in Forua, bringing together partners, local stakeholders, and young students to learn, share, and collaborate on soil and biodiversity monitoring. A Morning of Learning and Co-Creation The day began at San Fidel School, where our partners met with Cristiano Pisani from CETENMA, representing the…
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…
The iCOSHELLs Living Lab explored the intersections of nature, culture, and co-creation On May 9th at the occasion of the Milan Civil Week, the Italian Living Lab of iCOSHELLs brought people together at Off Campus Cascina Nosedo – Politecnico di Milano for a hands-on workshop exploring the deep connections between soil, water, and community resilience….
Living Labs have emerged as an innovative, systemic approach to co-creation and experimentation, integrating multiple stakeholders in real-world environments to develop, test, and refine solutions collaboratively. For Living Labs to succeed, effective operational structures are essential to coordinate actions and ensure long-term impact. The iCOSHELLs project brings together six Living Labs across Europe, using them…