From Practical Questions to Sustainable Vitality Solutions
A structured development cycle inspired by Living Labs, evidence-based practice and the PDCA cycle — and a clear set of services to put it to work.
Evidence-based and practice-based
We combine evidence-based knowledge with practice-based experience. We use available research, data and proven methods, while also learning from real-world situations and the experience of organisations, professionals and communities.
Living Lab model
Our Living Labs bring together researchers, students and practice partners. Researchers contribute knowledge and methods, students work on real-world assignments, and practice partners provide relevant questions and implementation settings.
Built on the PDCA cycle
Every project runs through Plan, Do, Check and Act — a continuous loop of measuring, improving and refining rather than a one-off fix.
The development process
Submit a question
An organisation, school, municipality or partner submits a practical question related to vitality.
Intake and clarification
The question is clarified: context, urgency, target group, available data and desired outcome.
Baseline measurement
The current situation is assessed via surveys, interviews, document analysis or instruments such as the VitOScan.
Review of results
The results are analysed and translated into key findings.
Priority session and goal setting
Stakeholders define priorities and decide which goals are most relevant.
Design of innovative interventions
Students, professionals, researchers and stakeholders co-create interventions or recommendations.
Preparation for implementation
Roles, planning, resources and responsibilities are defined.
Implementation
The intervention or advice is applied in the organisation, school or community.
Evaluation
Outcomes are evaluated to assess what worked, what did not and what can be improved.
Monitoring and refinement
The process continues through monitoring and adjustment, following the PDCA cycle.
Reasons to work with us
Cross-border collaboration
We work across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, sharing knowledge and solutions that transcend national boundaries.
Highly talented students
We work with highly talented students who bring fresh, up-to-date knowledge and real energy to every project.
Best price-to-quality
At the forefront of innovation
We take an active part in innovation and stay ahead of new developments — so the work we deliver reflects the latest thinking.
We work best with organisations that are open to innovation and want to stay at the forefront. Bring us the vitality questions others find too new to tackle.
Vitality questions and research assignments
Organisations can submit questions about vitality in work, learning or living environments. These can be translated into research assignments, student projects, advice projects or Living Lab activities.
Measurement and monitoring
Possible activities:
- Baseline measurements
- Surveys
- Interviews
- Focus groups
- Document analysis
- SWOT analysis
- Monitoring of changes over time
Problem-solving workshops
Facilitated sessions in which stakeholders explore a vitality challenge and co-create possible solutions.
Living Lab projects
Projects in which students, researchers and practice partners work together on real-world challenges.
Priority sessions
Sessions in which results from measurements are discussed and translated into priorities and goals.
Intervention design
Support in designing practical, innovative and evidence-informed interventions.
Evaluation and impact assessment
Evaluation of interventions, processes and collaboration.
Quality and supervision
- Students work under supervision.
- Final responsibility lies with the supervising organisation or professionals.
- Projects are matched to the level and expertise of students.
- Results are reviewed before being shared with external partners.
- Privacy and data protection are taken seriously.
Have a vitality question you'd like to explore?
Submit your question and we'll help translate it into a practical, evidence-informed project.