IDEA aims to help clients tackle the societal challenges of today and tomorrow by delivering applicable and sustainable advice. IDEA’s signature characteristic is research based consultancy: independent advice, securely built on relevant and complimentary scientific methods. Clients can call on IDEA for research and analysis, vision development, strategic planning and advice, policy evaluation and monitoring, and process or project management. IDEA proposes a team of dedicated professionals specialized in: regional & urban policy; labour market & socio-economic policy; competitiveness & innovation; culture & tourism; real estate & spatial development and circular economy & renewable energy.