Celebrating 4 years of CollectiveUP: A journey of impact & transformation
Four years ago, CollectiveUP was founded with a bold vision: to empower changemakers, amplify social impact, and drive meaningful transformation across Europe and beyond. Today, as we celebrate our fourth anniversary, we reflect on the incredible journey that has brought us here—and the exciting path ahead.
Four years of growth and purpose
From its inception, CollectiveUP has been more than just a consultancy or a platform. It has been a movement—one that bridges innovation, advocacy, and collaboration. Over the years, we have built a community of passionate individuals, organizations, and initiatives dedicated to making a difference in sectors as diverse as education, cultural heritage, sustainable mobility, digital rights, and social entrepreneurship.
Our 2023 and 2024 Activity Reports highlight the tangible results of our work. Through strategic partnerships, innovative methodologies, and a commitment to co-creation, we have:
- Supported the development and funding of numerous EU projects, from Horizon Europe to Erasmus+, ensuring resources flow to transformative ideas.
- Championed education reform and digital rights, contributing to policy recommendations that foster inclusive, rights-centered learning. Founding members of the RCE Network.
- Developed cutting-edge digital solutions to simplify EU funding applications, making it easier for social impact projects to thrive.
- Advanced gender equality through agile methodologies, helping teams implement more inclusive and equitable work practices.
- Strengthened democratic education networks, co-organizing IDEC@EUDEC 2025 and promoting alternative education models that empower young people. Register to the conference.
The power of collective impact
At the heart of our success is a simple yet profound belief: impact is amplified when we work together. Whether facilitating conversations between Agile Learning Centers and Democratic Schools, creating spaces for underrepresented voices in mobility planning, or designing digital tools that democratize access to funding, CollectiveUP thrives on collaboration.
None of this would be possible without the incredible network of partners, clients, and allies who share our vision. Your trust, dedication, and shared ambition have propelled us forward, making every milestone meaningful.
Looking ahead: What’s next for CollectiveUP?
As we enter our fifth year, we are more committed than ever to expanding our impact. Our focus for the future includes:
- Strengthening our role in EU project development, ensuring more visionary ideas receive the support they need.
- Scaling our digital solutions for proposal writing, reducing barriers to funding and fostering a culture of innovation.
- Advancing inclusive urban regeneration and sustainable mobility through participatory approaches that put communities first.
- Growing our advocacy efforts in education, digital rights, and gender equality, ensuring policy translates into action.
- Continuing to build a thriving network of changemakers who believe in the power of collective action.
A heartfelt thank you
To everyone who has been part of this journey—thank you. Whether you have collaborated with us on a project, shared our vision, or simply supported our work in any way, you are an essential part of the CollectiveUP story.
Four years down, and we’re just getting started. Here’s to many more years of impact, innovation, and collective transformation!
Join the Celebration in LinkedIn! We’d love to hear your CollectiveUP stories—whether it’s a project we worked on together, an idea we sparked, or a moment that inspired you. Share your thoughts in the comments or tag us on social media using #CollectiveUP4Years. Let’s celebrate together!
