How We Work

ZEW Co-Design connects academia with companies and public institutions through an innovative collaborative approach. Scientific support and evidence-based analysis are at the core of this approach.

Transformation processes are designed to be transparent, sustainable and data-driven. A rigorous data-based analytical approach ensures precise and well-founded assessments, so that every decision rests on a solid knowledge foundation.

At ZEW Co-Design, both sides benefit:

  • Researchers gain valuable insights into specific institutional and regulatory frameworks, identify behavioural effects and market dynamics in detail, and directly translate these findings into the development of forward-looking solutions.
  • Practitioners, in turn, receive independent and impartial advice as well as tailored solutions that are tested for practical applicability in systematic pilot projects while full confidentiality is ensured. The shared objective is to generate joint knowledge, foster innovation and strengthen competitiveness.

Would you like to integrate scientific expertise into the analysis and design of your processes? Are you interested in a data-driven foundation for decision-making to address your challenges more effectively? In addition to focusing on your organisational needs, we are also committed to supporting early-career researchers and invite you to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge within the research community. We look forward to hearing from you!   

Get in touch with us!
Email co-design@zew.de

Directors

Prof. Dr. Adrian Hillenbrand

Prof. Dr. Adrian Hillenbrand

Senior Researcher

Market Design

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Prof. Dr. Martin Kesternich

Prof. Dr. Martin Kesternich

Research Associate

Environmental and Climate Economics

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Prof. Guido Friebel, PhD

Prof. Guido Friebel, PhD

Research Associate

Market Design

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