Across Europe, cities are facing complex and evolving safety issues: radicalisation, gang violence, cyber threats, and social unrest. Traditional solutions fall short. The Innovation Studio for Urban Security brings a new approach, one that is collaborative, human-centered, and rooted in trust.
Within the Studio, we serve as a neutral hub to co-create a new generation of urban solutions. Through our unique studio environment, we help cities and private actors move beyond outdated thinking and turn bold ideas into tangible, locally-driven innovation. By placing citizens at the heart of our design process, we ensure innovations are not only effective but also build public trust and strengthen social cohesion.
The innovation studio benefits:
- A dedicated innovation team to support you, providing expertise and energy every step of the way.
- The tools to go from idea to action, fast. We help you quickly prototype and test solutions, so you can see what works in weeks, not years.
- A proven human-centered approach that puts your community’s needs and voices at the center of every project.
- A neutral and trusted partner, always acting in your city’s best interest to achieve sustainable and credible results.
- A powerful network to collaborate with other cities across Europe, sharing successful strategies and accelerating innovation.
- Visible results that build trust with your citizens and showcase your commitment to their safety.
The innovation studio services:
- Innovation sprints: Quickly design and test solutions to your most pressing local problems, turning urgent challenges into actionable projects.
- Local audits & strategy development: We work with you to pinpoint your organisation’s unique challenges and priorities, then develop a clear, long-term strategy to address them.
- Trend reports: Stay ahead of emerging threats and opportunities with tailored reports on the latest urban security trends across your region, country and in Europe.
- Funding & grant support: Navigate the complex world of EU and national funding. We help you find the right programs and assist with the application process to secure the resources you need.
- Human resources: We help you recruit qualified and dedicated staff for urban security and prevention roles, support their onboarding, and provide training to ensure your team has the skills needed to succeed.
- Impact monitoring: We help you develop custom indicators and measurement frameworks to prove the real-world impact of your projects and strategies.
- Workshops & expert consulting: Get personalised support from our experts to build your team’s capacity and refine your approach to urban security.
READY TO INNOVATE WITH US?
Let’s shape the transformations of cities — together.
📩 Book a discovery call: partnership@urbansecurity.org
