ZSI initiates and assists in the establishment of both virtual as well as real networks.  The  fundaments  of  our networking  projects  include  knowledge  management  processes,  multi-lingual  communication,  inter-cultural  sensitivity, programming of tailor-made databases and  websites,  sound  financial  controlling  which  respects  particularities of different funding schemes (e.g. structural funds, European Framework Programme for RTD),  and  professional  project  management.  Based on the institute’s excellent reputation in international partnering, network coordination is one of ZSI’s core competencies and elaborated as single project type. Activities in this type of projects include:

• ZSI coordinates and plays key roles in networks related to social innovation, participatory technology assessment, international science and technology cooperation and area-based partnerships including territorial employment pacts; as well as
• ZSI implements EU-funded ‘Networks of Excellence’ and coordinates networks which implement integrated approaches across policy areas.