The DIGITISE project is built on our commitment to empower consumers in the energy transition, grounded in the firm belief that the future of energy is fundamentally about people. That principle has guided our Communication and Dissemination strategy from the onset and the results so far are inspiring!
Putting Citizens at the Heart of Energy
Our journey began with a direct question: How can we make energy work better for you? To find the answer, we launched our first series of Energy Dialogues. These sessions established a direct line of communication between experts and citizens focusing on exploring perceptions, attitudes, concerns, and everyday behaviors related to energy.
More than 130 participants across our four demonstration countries – Greece, Spain, Croatia, Ireland – contributed their views. This participatory approach allowed us to gather key insights and lessons learned building a robust knowledge base for the subsequent iterations of this initiative. By validating our future roadmap through these collaborative discussions, we are ensuring that the DIGITISE solutions are built with citizens’ needs as the blueprint.
Stronger Together via impactful collaborations
One of our proudest achievements to date is the birth of the E-NERGY Cluster. Embracing the truth that we can achieve more together, DIGITISE joined forces with four sister Horizon Europe projects – DECODIT, ENERGENIUS, EU-DREAM, and CELINE – to create a partnership that will break down silos and foster greater public participation in the energy transition.
Since its launch in October 2024, our collaboration has generated a strong programme of joint dissemination and communication activities; a joint booth, webinar and workshop at ENLIT Europe 2025, our first collaborative podcast episode, and an upcoming co-authored article on how AI can return power to the hands of consumers.
Beyond the cluster, our active role in the BRIDGE initiative – the European Commission’s platform uniting Horizon Europe projects in smart grids, energy storage, and digitalisation – and the Int:net community keeps DIGITISE embedded within Europe’s foremost networks of energy experts.
Advocating Open Science & Dissemination
Committed to the European Commission’s principle that knowledge belongs to everyone, we adopted an “open science” approach from day one. Our dedicated community on Zenodo provides free, open access to project materials as they are produced. Combined with our peer-reviewed scientific publications and active participation in major EU energy conferences, we are on track to exceed our targets for sharing high-impact research with the world.
A Growing Digital Community
Our efforts to build a vibrant online family and keep the conversation charged are exceeding expectations. Our social media campaigns across LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky and X, featuring rich multimedia content and engaging stories, have generated over 55,000 organic impressions. Meanwhile, our website has officially become the project’s “central hub”, surpassing 4,500 views in its first year. Whether you are looking for snapshots of our latest milestones, interviews with our experts, events or the latest edition of our newsletter, our digital home is the place to see the energy transition in action.
Meet our Experts’ Team
The Communication and Dissemination team led by AUSTRALO, a marketing agency rooted in Research and Innovation, is responsible for the overall design and implementation of the C&D strategy. With a track record across 52+ EU-funded projects, AUSTRALO brings all its extensive experience and full-stack service portfolio in Dissemination, Exploitation, Communication and Ecosystem Building. Partnered with Missions Publiques, specialists in the design and implementation of deliberative processes and organization of citizen dialogues, and active contributions from our consortium experts, we are ensuring that the energy transition will soon be a reality that genuinely empowers every consumer.
Join forces with DIGITISE – the digital energy revolution is just getting started!
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