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Tracking system MOOI, NWO-KIC, and GroenvermogenNL: what are the benefits of learning communities?
Commissioned by RVO and Energy Innovation NL (formerly: Topsector Energie), Dialogic investigated how research and innovation projects within the MOOI scheme, NWO-KIC, and GroenvermogenNL are integrating working, innovating, and learning, and what role learning communities play in this. The research builds on previous studies from 2021 and 2023, providing insights into developments during the period 2020-2026.Based on administrative data, a survey, and in-depth interviews, the research shows that innovation activities dominate within the projects examined. Learning and working activities are present but generally play a supportive role. Human capital activities mainly consist of internships, graduation assignments, PhD trajectories, and training for employees. Structural educational development, such as curriculum renewal or new programmes, is much less common. Additionally, the involvement of vocational institutions remains limited, with universities and colleges participating relatively more frequently.
The research also highlights the projects' significant contribution to knowledge sharing and networking. Knowledge is primarily disseminated through traditional channels like conferences, gatherings, publications, and direct knowledge transfer from researchers to students and professionals. Almost all surveyed consortia also expect to continue collaboration after the project, often through follow-up projects or new subsidy applications.
Based on the findings, Dialogic recommends making a clearer choice regarding the extent to which schemes aim to stimulate activities related to learning and working. Additionally, it is essential to continue promoting the involvement of educational institutions and to invest more strongly in connecting working, innovating, and learning.