# Futurium

- Website: https://futurium.ec.europa.eu
- AI agent profile: https://nowen.ai/agents/futurium-ec-europa-eu

> Futurium is a European Commission platform for open policy discussion and collaboration among stakeholders.

Futurium is a European Commission platform that enables open discussion, collaboration, and participation in public policy. It is managed by the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) and hosts communities and groups where stakeholders, experts, and local and regional actors can exchange knowledge, shape policy, and connect with EU institutions. The platform supports a range of networks and forums to facilitate engagement and policy development across European policy areas.

**Mission:** To foster open dialogue, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement to inform EU policy development.

## Products & Services

### [Energy Behaviour Forum](https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/energy-behaviour-forum)
*Service*
Connect With Experts and Share Knowledge on Energy Efficiency.

- **Behavioural Insights Focus** — Enhances Initiative Effectiveness
- **Networking and Experience Exchange** — Builds Collaborative Relationships
- **Knowledge Sharing Platform** — Facilitates Resource Access
- **Posting and Commenting Access** — Encourages Active Participation

### [Eastern Border Regions](https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/regio-peer-2-peer-communities/eastern-border-regions)
*Service*
Facilitates resilience and development in EU eastern border regions through peer collaboration.

- **Peer-to-Peer Community** — Foster Collaboration Among Peers
- **Regional Focus on Preparedness and Development** — Support Economic Resilience
- **Practical Peer Exchange** — Encourage Knowledge Sharing
- **Join Process** — Require Login To Join
- **Community Engagement Events** — Organize Online Community Meetings

### [Cross-Border Observatories](https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/border-focal-point-network/cross-border-observatories)
*Service*
Facilitates collaboration and knowledge exchange in cross-border regions.

- **Cross-border collaboration** — Supports Cross-Border Observatories
- **Border Focal Point Network member** — Enables Cross-Border Exchanges
- **Data Hub Access** — Accesses Cross-Border Data
- **Private subgroup** — Provides Private Collaboration Space

### [Stakeholders' Catalogue](https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/apply-ai-alliance/stakeholders-catalogue)
*Service*
Connects stakeholders for engaging in AI policy and events.

- **Event and Policy Shaping** — Engage In Events And Discussions
- **Stakeholder Directory for AI Policy** — Utilize Stakeholder Directory
- **Private Group** — Access Exclusive Community

### [Cloud-Edge WG @ EU Cloud Alliance](https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/cloud-edge-wg-eu-cloud-alliance)
*Service*
Facilitates collaboration among industry players to enhance cloud and edge technology investments in Europe.

- **Investment Identification** — Identify Key Investments
- **Industry Collaboration** — Foster Industry Partnerships
- **EU Cloud Alliance Participation** — Engage In Policy Discussions

### [Industry 5.0 Community of Practice](https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/industry-50-community-practice)
*Platform*
Enables collaboration and knowledge sharing among diverse European stakeholders.

- **Knowledge exchange** — Share Best Practices
- **European stakeholder network** — Facilitate Network Participation
- **Community of practice** — Connect Diverse Stakeholders

### [Youth4Cooperation Cross-Border Ambassadors Second Intake](https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/border-focal-point-network/youth4cooperation-cross-border-ambassadors-second-intake)
*Service*
Empowers youth through cross-border collaboration and engagement.

- **Cross-Border Ambassador Program** — Facilitates Cross-Border Cooperation
- **Knowledge Sharing Platform** — Encourages Learning and Collaboration
- **Private Subgroup** — Provides Exclusive Access

### [New European Bauhaus](https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/regio-peer-2-peer-communities/new-european-bauhaus)
*Platform*
Supports collaboration and knowledge exchange for sustainable design in Europe.

- **Best Practices Exchange** — Enhances Knowledge Sharing
- **Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration** — Promotes Inclusive Dialogue
- **Community Support** — Nurtures Community Engagement

### [Developer Corner](https://futurium.ec.europa.eu/en/european-learning-model-peer-exchange/developer-corner)
*Platform*
Connect with open-source implementers to share experiences in digital credentials.

- **Open-source implementer connections** — Connect With Implementers
- **Knowledge sharing** — Share Experiences

## Market Segments

- **Public affairs and stakeholder engagement** (market size $8.4B, CAGR 3.7%): Government relations, policy communications and stakeholder engagement to shape public policy, opinion and institutional relationships.
- **Cross-border cooperation and regional resilience** (market size $2.0B, CAGR 9%): Peer-to-peer communities and observatories that support cross-border data sharing, local/regional preparedness, resilience, and collaboration among authorities, NGOs and practitioners.
- **Behavioral energy efficiency** (market size $3.0B, CAGR 9%): Communities and knowledge exchanges applying behavioural insights to design, test and scale local and regional energy efficiency initiatives.
- **Digital credentials infrastructure and developer community** (market size $400M, CAGR 18%): Developer-focused communities supporting implementation, interoperability and knowledge sharing around European digital credentialing infrastructure for learning.
- **Innovation and industrial policy networks** (market size $1.0B, CAGR 7%): Forums and working groups that align industry stakeholders, identify investment priorities and shape policy for digital, cloud/edge and industrial transformation in Europe.