T6 Ecosystems

What T6 Ecosystems does

T6 Ecosystems S.r.l. is an Italian consulting and research SME founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rome (Via Aureliana, 63), specializing in European Commission research framework programmes including Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and the SwafS line. The firm operates as both a coordinator and work-package partner within multi-country research consortia, providing a stack of professional services that includes applied research, co-design and participatory processes, EU proposal writing support, impact assessment, policy dialogue and advocacy, project management, science communication, and sustainability strategies. Its service offerings are not packaged as discrete products but are delivered through project-based grant work, with tangible outputs consisting of peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, project deliverables, training programmes (e.g., SPHERA citizen science course reaching 283 participants), the Ecosystem Exchange podcast, and digital resources such as the Circular ReBoundary learning platform co-developed with CMCC.

The firm's underlying intellectual property consists of proprietary research methodologies rather than software products: a Multidimensional Impact Assessment Framework for art-science-technology collaborations, a Participatory Impact Assessment Methodology for citizen science (IMPETUS D5.1), and structured Policy Dialogue frameworks. These are refined through active project work and disseminated via academic publications and EU conferences. The team comprises roughly 11 named partners and senior researchers across research, communication, operations, and finance functions, led by co-founder and CEO Andrea Nicolai (in role since 2011) and partner/CFO Ilaria Lener (partner since 2008).

T6's commercial model is entirely project-based, with revenue derived from EU grant allocations as a consortium participant. Active projects at the time of analysis include SDGs-EYES, CircEUlar, PartArt4OW, STARTS Ec(h)o, PHISHES, PACESETTERS, CASRI, IMPETUS, LOCALISED, and the IDMO disinformation initiative, alongside collaborations with ECSA, Ars Electronica, LMU Munich, PIK, University of Groningen, Bruegel, and Sapienza University of Rome. The firm also engages in policy positioning through high-visibility events at the European Parliament, GLOBSEC Forum, and SAR conferences. Ownership is private among founders and partners with no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

T6 Ecosystems

Legal name

T6 Ecosystems S.r.l.

Website

https://t-6.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

T6 Ecosystems is an Italian consulting and research SME that provides impact assessment, policy analysis, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement services for European Commission-funded research projects, primarily under Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 frameworks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research and Innovation Consulting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Management Consulting Services (54161), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHACAK

Sustainability & ESG Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Management Consulting

SECONDARYEUABAKAJ

Net-Zero Assurance & Readiness Assessments (limited assurance prep, audit support)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Carbon & Climate Solutions (Carbon Markets, Offsets, CCS/CCUS)/Corporate Net-Zero & Climate Strategy Services (Targets, Transition Plans, SBTi Support)

SECONDARYBPADANAI

Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

Keywords

• Research consulting services
• EU project management
• Impact assessment
• Policy dialogue facilitation
• Citizen science research

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. EU Research Framework Programme Funding: Primary revenue source derived from participation as consortium partner or coordinator in European Commission-funded research projects under Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and related frameworks. Revenue is project-based, received as grant funding for specific research, coordination, and dissemination activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

T6 Ecosystems S.r.l. is an Italian consulting and research SME that participates in and coordinates European Commission-funded research and innovation projects under frameworks such as Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020. The firm provides applied research, co-design and participatory processes, EU proposal writing support, impact assessment, policy dialogue and advocacy, project management, science communication, and sustainability strategies for research consortia. Its core outputs are research deliverables, policy briefs, publications, stakeholder events, and capacity-building services tailored to EU research framework participants.

Product overview

T6 Ecosystems is a consulting and research SME that does not offer a traditional product portfolio. Instead, it provides specialized research and consulting services focused on European research framework programmes. The company's offerings include applied research, co-design and participatory processes, EU proposal writing support, impact assessment methodologies, policy dialogue and advocacy, project management, science communication, and sustainability strategies. The primary tangible outputs are publications, policy briefs, and deliverables from EU-funded research projects, as well as the Ecosystem Exchange podcast and the Circular ReBoundary online learning resource developed in partnership with CMCC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ecosystem Exchange Podcast A seasonal podcast series by T6 Ecosystems that spotlights different themes, bringing together experts for discussions on research, policy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and actionable insights.
• Training and Capacity Building Services Training programmes delivered by T6 Ecosystems on citizen science impact assessment, social inclusion, and participatory research methodologies, as demonstrated through contributions to projects like SPHERA (Citizen Science for Global Health course, 283 participants).
• Policy Event Organization Organisation and co-organisation of high-level policy events, workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions on topics including circular economy, Earth observation, artistic research, and public engagement in research.
• Circular ReBoundary Online learning resource developed by T6 Ecosystems in collaboration with CMCC, providing practical guidance on circular economy transitions focused on the buildings, mobility, and manufacturing sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Developed multidimensional framework for evaluating art-science-technology collaborations presented in STARTS publications (2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GLOBSEC ForumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2026T6 participated in 21st GLOBSEC Forum 2026 in Prague, one of Europe's most influential platforms for dialogue on global security, stability, and international cooperation.
• IDMO (Italian Digital Media Observatory)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2021T6 is a founding partner, coordinating policy dialogue with Italian policymakers and conducting impact assessment for the initiative fighting disinformation and fake news.
• European Commission (DG CONNECT, DG R&I)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding source and strategic partner. T6 participates as consortium partner and coordinator in multiple EU-funded research projects under Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 frameworks. The EC provides grant funding for research coordination, impact assessment, and policy dialogue activities.
• Society for Artistic Research (SAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on policy roundtable 'Advancing Artistic Research Policy' at SAR 2026 Conference to discuss integration of artistic research into European policy frameworks.
• ELIA (European League of Institutes of the Arts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in SAR 2026 roundtable alongside ELIA representatives to explore role of artistic research in fostering Europe's competitiveness and innovation capacity.
• COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in policy roundtable at SAR 2026 to discuss integration of artistic research into European research frameworks alongside COST representatives.
• STARTS Initiative (Science, Technology & the Arts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT6 is a key consortium partner in STARTS Ec(h)o, responsible for collecting residency methodologies, assessing impact, and organizing dissemination events. They work with Ars Electronica, Bozar, and regional STARTS centers across Europe.
• PACESETTERS Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT6 participates as consortium partner in PACESETTERS, a 15-partner research project exploring role of Creative Industries in fostering just climate transition through co-researched creative case studies.
• SPHERA Project (UNITA University Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerT6 contributed training on Social Aspects of Citizen Science within the SPHERA project's online course 'Citizen Science for Global Health', reaching 283 participants.
• SDGs-EYES ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine-partner consortium focused on boosting European capacity for monitoring SDGs based on Copernicus Earth observation data. T6 leads policy activities, communication, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement.
• CircEUlar ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT6 leads stakeholder and policy engagement and coordinates communication and dissemination. Partners include LMU Munich, PIK, University of Groningen, and Bruegel.
• PartArt4OW ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT6 develops and manages Open Calls to identify Participatory Art Initiatives and conducts impact assessment. Partners include Sapienza University, CMMI, and Fundación Épica - La Fura dels Baus.
• ACTION ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year H2020 SwafS project co-designing methodologies and tools to make citizen science more participatory and inclusive. T6 presented impact assessment methodology at kick-off.
• IMPETUS ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT6 participates as partner, contributing impact assessment methodology and presenting at ECSA conferences on public engagement and citizen science.
• ECSA (European Citizen Science Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration including participation in ECSA conferences and joint policy events. T6's Head of Research serves as vice-chair of ECSA Working Group on Impact Assessment.
• CASRI Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT6 leads definition of co-design methodology for stakeholder engagement and supports communication activities. Consortium includes 14 European Environmental Protection Agencies.
• PHISHES ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT6 responsible for dissemination, exploitation and communication. Four-year project bridging soil health data and action for soil safeguard.
• LOCALISED ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerT6 contributes impact assessment reports and research activities to this European research project.
• Ars ElectronicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in STARTS initiative, coordinating STARTS Prize activities, attending Ars Electronica Festival, and conducting impact assessment interviews with prize winners.
• EU-Citizen.ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EU-Citizen.Science platform supporting citizen science development across Europe, co-organizing Italian policy masterclass.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• WIFO (Austrian Institute of Economic Research): Austrian economic research institute delivering policy-relevant research with EU framework programme involvement. Comparable in scale and orientation as a national SME-style research consultancy engaging with EU consortia, though more economically focused than T6.

Direct peers

• Trinomics: Dutch-based consultancy specializing in EU policy analysis, economics, and sustainability research under Horizon Europe and other EU programmes. Comparable SME-scale peer competing for similar EU policy and impact assessment work-packages.
• Technopolis Group: Specialized European research and innovation policy consultancy based in Brussels and Amsterdam. Closely comparable to T6 in delivering evaluations, impact assessments, and policy studies for EU institutions and Horizon Europe consortia.
• empirica: German-based research and consulting firm focused on European digital economy, health, and policy research. Directly comparable as a Horizon Europe work-package partner specializing in socio-economic impact, policy dialogue, and stakeholder engagement.
• Trilateral Research: Small EU-focused research consultancy with similar focus on Horizon Europe project participation, impact assessment, and responsible innovation. Particularly comparable given similar size and emphasis on citizen science and ethics-driven research.
• IEEP (Institute for European Environmental Policy): Brussels-based environmental policy think tank delivering research, impact assessment, and policy advice for EU institutions. Strong comparable given shared focus on sustainability, citizen science, and EU policy dialogue.

Broad incumbents

• COWI: International consulting group with a substantial sustainability, climate, and EU policy practice. Comparable in EU sustainability and circular economy project work (overlapping with CircEUlar), though much broader in scale and service lines than T6.
• Ecorys: Large international research and consulting firm headquartered in Rotterdam, with deep EU framework programme credentials. Comparable as a fellow EU research-impact-policy consultancy, though substantially larger and broader in scope than T6.
• Fraunhofer ISI: German applied research institute specializing in innovation systems, policy analysis, and impact assessment for EU research programmes. Comparable in domain expertise around research-impact-policy, though operating as a much larger research institute.
• Ramboll Management Consulting: Global sustainability and management consultancy with strong EU policy and research practice. Comparable capabilities in EU framework programme consulting, though at substantially larger scale and broader service portfolio than T6.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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