FUND (Facilitators’ Units Network for Debates) consisted of an online, open-source support system to combine the willingness of the local actors to engage in dialogue and participatory activities with training, best practice and a knowledge transfer desk. Information, guidelines, materials, direct consultancy and contacts can improve the performances of a multitude of local experiences and help to build connections and links between widespread and varied European experiences.

FUND consisted of:

• An open source platform which allowed all interested parties to innovate on the successful “Decide” format
• A scheme of microgrants to enable collaborations between science centres’ explainers and local organisations and city administrations
• Training, on-line support and exchanges of best practices among local networks.

Tangible benefits for all science engagement professionals

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FUND was funded by the European Commission through Framework Programme 7 Science in Society (grant agreement SiS-CT-2009-230474).