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Colectivo Limited is an award-winning, woman-led, agile innovation consultancy and design house. We specialise in bridging the "implementation gap" between technical research and real-world market adoption. As an official service provider on Enterprise Ireland’s Green Service Providers list, we act as strategic facilitators for the Triple Transition (Green, Social, and Digital), helping organisations move beyond "green-tape" compliance towards genuine business resilience and social impact.
At our core, we are facilitators of change. We have a strong team of designers and innovation experts, while leveraging a high-profile global associate model, curating bespoke project teams from our network of world-class experts. Our leadership and specialists are not just practitioners; they are global thought leaders who teach design and innovation at world-ranked institutions, including IE Business School (Spain), Trinity Business School (Ireland), KAUST (Saudi Arabia), and Geneva Business School.
This unique blend of academic rigour and hands-on facilitation allows us to scale rapidly and provide deep technical expertise tailored to the unique requirements of every client.
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
- Service & UX/UI Designers: Delivering user-centric digital and physical touchpoints.
- Innovation Facilitators: Designing and leading high-velocity activities (accelerators, incubators, and sprints).
- Policy Experts: Navigating the complexities of European policy, including Horizon Europe, EIT frameworks, and the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
- Circular & Accessible Design Specialists: Ensuring products and services are regenerative by design and inclusive for all users.
Our Delivery Model: People, Programmes, and Products
We deliver impact across two primary streams:
- Innovation Programmes for People: We design and facilitate accelerators and capacity-building programmes (such as our work with UN Tourism and IE Business School) that equip teams with the mindset and tools to innovate internally.
- Product & Service Redesign: We apply rigorous design methodologies to create market-ready products and inclusive services that meet evolving demands.
Our Methodologies
We reject "cookie-cutter" solutions in favour of validated, evidence-based frameworks:
- The Double Diamond: We guide partners through the Discover, Define, Develop, and Deliver phases, ensuring we solve the right problems before building the right solutions.
- Behavioural Science (COM-B & EAST): We address the "intention-action gap", using behavioural science to ensure that new sustainable or digital processes are actually adopted and embedded by the people who use them.
- Lean & Agile Development: We prioritise rapid prototyping and user testing to de-risk RD&I investments and accelerate speed-to-market.
International Market(s) Served
Colectivo operates with a "global-local" mindset, supported by a multilingual team (English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French). Our current footprint includes:
- Europe: Ireland (Headquarters), Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Austria, and the Netherlands.
- The Americas: Colombia, Panama, and Argentina.
- Emerging Presence: Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia) and Japan.
Why work with us
1. Strategic Facilitation of Complex Transitions We don't just provide a report; we facilitate the journey. Whether leading a circular economy "InnoSprint" or a digital transformation programme, we act as the "connective tissue" within a project. We translate complex technical requirements into actionable service blueprints and user experiences.
2. Deep Expertise in Circular & Accessible Design We are an official Enterprise Ireland Green Service Provider and since 2023 have worked on contracts both in Ireland and across Europe to guide startups and SMEs through design sprints that foster sustainable outcomes. Simultaneously, we specialise in Accessible Design, helping companies align with the European Accessibility Act to ensure their services are inclusive and future-proofed against upcoming regulations.
3. A Global Powerhouse of Elite Talent By working with Colectivo, Enterprise Ireland members gain access to a "dream team" of global talent. Our associate model means we bring in the specific UX/UI designer, carbon scientist, or policy strategist needed for your specific challenge. You receive the elite expertise associated with "Big Four" firms with the agility and personal touch of a boutique consultancy.
4. Bridging EU Policy and Practice Our team includes experts who understand the "why" behind European policy and the "how" of local execution. We ensure that every project is strategically aligned with any relevant funding requirements (e.g. EISMEA, EIT, Horizon) while remaining practically viable for the businesses and communities they serve.
5. Award-Winning, Proven Track Record Our methodology has been validated by some of the world’s most demanding organisations. As multiple award winners for innovation and project leadership, we bring a proven level of rigour and creative excellence to every Enterprise Ireland member we partner with.
