Science For Change

What Science For Change does

Science For Change S.L. is a Barcelona-based knowledge-driven social enterprise founded in 2019 that designs and implements citizen science methodologies, co-creation frameworks, and science communication services for public administrations, EU-funded research consortia, and research institutions across Europe. Its core technology consists of participatory research platforms and proprietary mobile applications — notably OdourCollect, which enables citizens to report and map odor pollution following standardized hedonic tone, intensity, and duration protocols, and SoundCollect, which supports urban soundscape mapping and preservation of acoustically quiet areas. The company co-authored UNE 7270:2023, the first technical standard worldwide to incorporate citizen science methodology for collaborative odor mapping, establishing a regulatory foothold in environmental monitoring protocols.

Name

Science For Change

Legal name

SCIENCE FOR CHANGE

Website

https://scienceforchange.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Science For Change provides citizen science platforms, co-creation consulting, and science communication services to EU-funded research consortia, public administrations, and research institutions across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Citizen Science and Participatory Research Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Change Management for Operations Transformations (EDABAKAM), Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy) (BPAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Citizen science services
• Participatory research platforms
• Science communication consulting
• Environmental monitoring apps
• Co-creation methodologies

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. European Research Project Funding: Science For Change participates as a consortium partner in EU-funded research projects (Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe), securing grants for citizen science initiatives across environment, health, and sustainability domains. Revenue is project-based with durations of 2-4 years per grant.
2. Consulting and Advisory Services: Professional services including consultancy, mentoring, and training for public administrations, research institutions, and private organizations on citizen science implementation, participatory methods, and science communication strategies.
3. Training Programs: Fee-based educational programs such as the Science For Change Academy offering courses on citizen science and co-design for climate and sustainability (130 EUR per course).
4. Citizen Science Applications and Products: Digital products including the OdourCollect and SoundCollect applications, plus educational materials and resources sold through the company's online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Science For Change provides citizen science, co-creation, and science communication services to public administrations, EU-funded research consortia, and research institutions. It designs and runs participatory research projects, delivers consulting, mentoring and training (including the Science For Change Academy), and operates citizen science digital platforms such as the OdourCollect and SoundCollect mobile apps for environmental and acoustic monitoring.

Product overview

Science For Change is a knowledge-based social enterprise that offers a portfolio of citizen science platforms and professional services. Their core digital products include OdourCollect (for odor pollution monitoring) and SoundCollect (for urban sound mapping), complemented by the Science For Change Academy training program and the Together Better citizen well-being tool. The company also provides expert services in co-creation strategies, citizen science methodologies, science communication, science-for-policy, and art-science experiences. Their service offerings are structured around six main categories: co-creation strategies, citizen science, science communication, science for policy, art and science experiences, and consultancy/mentorship/training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OdourCollect: Mobile application for citizen science-based odour monitoring and mapping
• SoundCollect

Products and services

• OdourCollect mobile application Mobile application that lets citizens collect and report data on environmental odours, typically deployed as part of Science For Change's citizen science projects for public administrations and research institutions.
• SoundCollect mobile application Mobile application that enables citizens to collect and share acoustic data, used by Science For Change as a digital tool within its citizen science and environmental monitoring projects.
• Science For Change Academy training program Online and in-person training program offering courses in citizen science, co-creation, and science communication for professionals, researchers, and public-sector staff.
• Citizen science and co-creation project services Design and delivery of citizen science and co-creation projects, applying methodologies such as UNE 7270:2023, for public administrations, research institutions, and EU-funded project consortia.
• Science communication and science-for-policy services Communication, dissemination, and science-for-policy services that translate citizen science and research outputs into public engagement campaigns and policy evidence.
• Together Better framework Structured co-creation and citizen engagement framework used by Science For Change to design and run participatory processes with communities and stakeholders.
• Consulting, mentoring, and training services Custom consulting, mentoring, and training engagements delivered by Science For Change to organisations seeking support in citizen science, co-creation, and science communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Citizen-generated data influencing policy: TRANSFORM endometriosis research led to 6 policy recommendations for Catalan government
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CETENMAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2020CETENMA (Centro Tecnológico de la Energía y del Medio Ambiente) coordinates the HOOP project, a 4-year European initiative exploring circular bioeconomy solutions. Science for Change contributes to stakeholder dialogue and citizen science activities within the project consortium.
• University of Primorska (Eslovenia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Primorska coordinates the STEP CHANGE project (€2.19M, 36 months) focusing on science transformation through citizen involvement. Science for Change leads the scoping process and develops ethical guidelines for the five citizen science initiatives.
• European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEUSEA collaborates on citizen science projects and science engagement activities. Active participant in STEP CHANGE consortium alongside Science for Change.
• European Citizen Science Association (ECSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECSA is the European umbrella organization for citizen science. Science for Change participates in ECSA-led initiatives and projects including STEP CHANGE.
• FormicabluminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormicablu is an Italian science communication company. CEO Elisabetta Tola collaborates with Science for Change on innovation projects involving stakeholder engagement and citizen science.
• FECYT (Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFECYT collaborates on citizen science pilots and educational activities, including OdourCollect implementations and the OdourCollect Educational Unit developed with FECYT support.
• Generalitat de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Catalan regional government partners with Science for Change on multiple citizen science initiatives including TRANSFORM project and various local government collaborations.
• European Commission DG R&IcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience for Change participates in EU foresight workshops organized by the European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, contributing citizen perspectives to technology assessment for photo-electrochemical cells.
• Municipal Governments (Viladecans, Mataró, L'Hospitalet, Barcelona)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Catalan municipalities partner with Science for Change for citizen science implementation, participatory processes, and science communication initiatives.
• Research Institutions Partner NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 100+ institutions including University of Bergen, University of Barcelona, UC Louvain, Harvard Global, University of Aarhus, University of Padua, and 40+ other research institutions collaborating across European projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• KnowleSultable Factory / Knowable Factory: UK-based organization supporting citizen science and public engagement with research. Comparable as a peer consultancy/methodology provider working with EU research projects and academic partners.

Direct peers

• European Citizen Science Association (ECSA): European umbrella organization for citizen science that SFC participates in and co-runs projects with (e.g., STEP CHANGE). A direct peer in the citizen science ecosystem, setting standards and convening practitioners across Europe.
• Formicablu: Italian science communication agency that partners with SFC on EU citizen science projects. Highly comparable boutique firm offering stakeholder engagement and science communication services to research consortia across Europe.
• Earthwatch Europe: European environmental NGO running citizen science field programs and corporate partnerships. Comparable in citizen science methodology, environmental monitoring focus, and consortium-based project delivery across Europe.
• European Science Engagement Association (EUSEA): Association coordinating science engagement practitioners and projects across Europe. Comparable to SFC in delivering science communication, public engagement, and citizen science within EU-funded consortia.
• Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) / Earthwatch: Citizen science biodiversity and environmental monitoring programs active in Europe. Comparable in mobilizing citizen-collected environmental data to inform public policy and local environmental management.
• CETENMA: Spanish environmental technology center partnering with SFC on circular bioeconomy and citizen science projects. Comparable as an EU-consortium partner delivering environmental monitoring and stakeholder engagement in Horizon projects.

Broad incumbents

• FECYT (Fundación Española para la Ciencia y la Tecnología): Spanish public foundation fostering citizen science and science culture. Comparable as a Spain-based, EU-funded player in citizen science implementation, science communication, and policy-facing research dissemination.
• Ramboll Environment & Health: Global environmental and public health consultancy with EU policy and citizen engagement practices. Comparable as an incumbent offering environmental consulting, policy advisory, and stakeholder engagement services to public sector clients in Europe.

Regional players

• ISGlobal (Barcelona Institute for Global Health): Barcelona-based research institute running participatory health and environmental research. Comparable as a Catalonia-based organization conducting citizen-engaged research with public sector and EU funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SciencefChange
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@scienceforchange
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100075987725443
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/science-for-change
• Instagraminstagram.com/scienceforchange

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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