In this rapidly evolving world of agriculture and agri-food, CISA is taking an innovative approach to spark practical initiatives in the field.
A social innovation is a new idea, approach or intervention—a new service, product, law, or organization—that addresses a clearly defined social need in a more effective and sustainable way than existing solutions. A social innovation is taken up within an institution, organization, or community, generates measurable benefits for society, and has a transformative, system-wide impact (Réseau québécois en innovation sociale).
Beyond being an outcome, social innovation is also a process. In line with its mission, CISA supports field actors in the different stages of the innovation lifecycle.
To support innovation, CISA uses an action research approach that brings field actors together in the co-creation of solutions to real-world challenges. Grounded in solid data and the transfer of best practices observed in Québec and around the world, CISA’s approach helps foster and test solutions tailored to the organizations, regions, and communities it works with.
Built on creativity, collaboration, and innovation, co-creation means finding effective solutions by involving everyone concerned by a given issue or need. At CISA, we see this form of collective intelligence as a key driver to innovate and open up new perspectives. By connecting all stakeholders, we gain a broader understanding of the challenges. Through these relationships and an innovative mindset, we develop tailored solutions that lead to concrete actions. This creative and constructive collaboration makes it easier for stakeholders to adopt and take ownership of new practices or services.
Food is at the centre of our lives, and it comes with many challenges. Production methods, farming practices, resource and materials management, and the health and well-being of producers, communities, and regions all affect our daily lives and our future. Through applied research, training, knowledge transfer, technical support, and citizen education, CISA contributes to agricultural and agri-food development across a wide range of themes:
Some of the services offered by CISA include:
As a research centre, CISA can help you obtain financial assistance to complete your project.
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