R&D Fields
Through our lines of research we promote knowledge from a critical, collaborative and applied perspective, with the aim of ensuring that the science we develop has a real impact on society.
Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) and impact assessment
Kveloce evaluates the impact of projects and initiatives (social, economic, wellbeing) based on multidimensional frameworks, enabling the definition of roadmaps to foster replication and scalability by design. In this sense:
- Kveloce´s methodology lays on evidenced-based quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, for instance, Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC).
- Sustainable by Design frameworks: within a wider Safe and Sustainable by Design concept (SSbD), we focus on providing practical guidance and tools to take the best-informed decisions according to economic andsocial indicators, collaborating with technical researchers and experts on environmental and safety evaluation.
Related resources:
- Matamoros, A. (2024, November 10–15). Setting a SSbD framework that harmonises social and economic dimensions within the general SSbD framework – ViSS project [Conference presentation]. SSbD24: Safe and Sustainable by Design Chemicals and Materials, Monte Verità, Switzerland.
- Ferrando, M. (2024, December 5–6). Design principles, indicators and practical examples for a holistic approach [Conference presentation]. 5th Stakeholder Workshop on SSbD, Albert Borschette, Brussels, Belgium.
- Munares Sánchez, G., Ferrando Garcia, M., Matamoros Escobedo, A., & Benedicto, J. (2026). Social LCA within the SSbD_Workshop summary report. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18221429
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Participación ciudadana y enfoque multiactor – MAA
- Kveloce designs citizens’ participation strategies and stakeholder mapping aimed at reinforcing the engagement of the relevant actors in different innovation sectors including environmental and circular projects, climate-neutral services and products, healthand policy research.
- Kveloce also provides guidelines and supports local entities to co-design, pilot and assess initiatives/solutions in real settings based on participative approaches involving all the stakeholders of the related value chain (Multi-Actor Approach- MAA) and the quadruple/quintuple helix of innovation.
- At the regional and local level, Kveloce collaborates in the development and implementation of participatory processes in cities and regions.
- Kveloce is expert on the evaluation and optimisation of these participatory approaches.
Related resources:
- Vallina, B., Ferrandis, E. D., Ferri, M., & Ferrando, M. (2021). Engaging People and Co-Producing Research with Persons and Communities to Foster Person-Centred Care: A Meta-Synthesis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(23). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312334
- Ferri, M., Vallina, B. Ferrando, M. (2021). Co-design for People Centred Care Digital Solutions: a Literature Review. International Journal of Integrated Care, 2021; 21(2): 16, 1–17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.5573
- de la Vara A, Cabos W, Ferri M, Ferrando M (2025). Co-creation of a scalable, climate service tool for the sustainable management of key blue economy sectors in the Spanish Mediterranean coast. Front. Clim. 7:1512707. https://doi.org/10.3389/fclim.2025.1512707
- Ferri-Sanz M, Gil-Salmerón A, Ferrando M, Zanutto O, Bally ELS, Ceron S, Cheng D. VALUECARE Model for Value Based, Integrated Health and Social Care Services Delivery Supported by ICT for Older Adults. International Journal of Integrated Care, 2025; 25(1): 9, 1–11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.8931
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Blanco, A., & Branchini, B. (2022). D7.1. Public Engagement Strategy.AGRO2CIRCULAR-TERRITORIAL CIRCULAR SYSTEMIC SOLUTION FOR THE UPCYCLING OF RESIDUES FROM THE AGRIFOOD SECTOR. (D7.1 V1.0). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14674541
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Ethics, RRI and DMP in research projects
- Kveloce ensures ethical compliance and robust data management in research projects involving external stakeholders, delivering all necessary documentation, such as ethical frameworks, data management plans (DMP) and informed consent forms.
- Kveloce also promotes the principles of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) throughout the project lifecycle, guiding partners and monitoring activities to align science with societal values and expectations.
- Kveloce oversees gender and diversity aspects in the implementation of research projects.
Related resources:
- Costa, B., Ferri, M., Ferrando, M. (2020). Valencian rural women in the agri-food sector: state of play. Actes del V workshop d’Economia Valenciana. Actes del congress. Fundació nexe. ISBN: 978-84-120424-3-6ISSN: 2660-834
- Ferrando, M., Ferri, M; Costa, B. (2020). Synthesis report about the research activities developed in the Valencian region. Project INNOVAGROWOMED
- Vallina, B, Ferrando, M, Benedicto, J & Blanco A. (2024). D8.3 Ethics handbook. VISS project.
- Maziul, K, Matamoros, A. Ferri M. (2025) Ethics and Data Management Plan. CCRI Knowledge Hub project.
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Societal readiness, consumer acceptance & behavioral change
- Kveloce considers Societal Readiness Level (SRL) approaches to address different societal needs and concerns to increase the societal and market uptake of the projects results.
- Kveloce identifies consumer needs and perceptions at each stage of the solution development, identifying business models and applying the most effective strategies to successfully engage users with the innovative service, product or approach.
- Kveloce also develops and applies behavioural change strategies (with special attention to vulnerable groups) to promote healthier lifestyles and contribute to more environmental responsible consumer behaviours.
Related resources:
- Pérez-Saiz L, Ferri Sanz M, Ferrando M, Salido MF, Alhambra-Borrás T, Ferrer JG, Dix R. Health Access, Health Promotion, and Health Self-Management: Barriers When Building Comprehensive Ageing Communities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023; 20(19):6880. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20196880
- Pavón JA. Ferrando M, Vilaplana S, Moncada V, Dominguez L. (2024). D6.2 Initial market analysis and exploitation.
- Costa B, Ferrando, M, Baglioni GP, Pavón JA (2025). D6.3 Exploitation strategy WELLBASED project.
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Pavón Losada, J. A., Ferrando, M., Moncada, V., Operato, L., Gomes, L., Rosenow, P., & Hamd, W. (2025). Food packaging business models as drivers for sustainability in the food packaging industry. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2025.1563904
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Scientific and policy communication, capacity building and citizens science
- Kveloce leads Communication and Dissemination (C&D) strategies combining scientific and societal C&D activities.
- Kveloce works to raise awareness and deliver policy recommendations to leverage the knowledge acquired in the projects and provide policy and decision makers with evidence-based knowledge for best informed decisions.
- Kveloce co-designs personalised training pathways for capacity building programmes for specific challenges (health, climate change, circular economy) and target groups, including vulnerable groups (older people, women, minorities).
- Kveloce implements Citizen science activitiesin research projects.
Related resources:
- Lucas, R. Matamoros A. Ferrando M. COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: How it affects children in Europe and what governments need to do. Policy Paper. December 2022, Save the Children. https://resourcecentre.savethechildren.net/pdf/ Cost_of_Living_Crisis_Policy_Paper.pdf/
- Pavón JA, Domínguez L (2024). D7.1 Initial Communication & dissemination Plan, MAGNO project.
- Blanco, A., Ferri, M., y Ferrando, M. T. (2020). Research on the European Green Deal and Social Services (C. Cambier y T. Bignal, Eds.). European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities. https://easpd.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/ Publications/eas_006-21_study_eu_green_deal_v3.pdf
- Vallina, B, Ferrando, M, Domínguez L. (2021) D6.1 Dissemination, Communication and Awareness raising strategy. CANCERLESS project.
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