Introducing the Kinesis Innovation Center and its role in translating research on physical activity and healthy ageing into sustainable innovation and policy impact
About Kinesis Innovation Center
The Kinesis Innovation Center (KIC) was established as a post-Action sustainability initiative, building on the scientific, collaborative, and policy legacy of European and international research in physical activity, healthy ageing, and longevity.
KIC is designed to ensure continuity beyond time-limited projects, supporting the long-term impact of research outcomes and collaborative networks.
At Kinesis Innovation Center, we focus on turning rigorous research on physical activity and healthy ageing into real-world tools, services, evidence-informed action, and societal impact.
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From Research to Real-World Impact
KIC functions as a translational hub, connecting research evidence with real-world implementation, innovation pathways, and policy dialogue. Its mission is not only to support the production of high-quality scientific knowledge, but also to ensure that this knowledge is effectively mobilised and applied.
By bridging research, practice, and policy, KIC contributes to more evidence-informed approaches to physical activity promotion and healthy ageing.
Core Areas of Activity
The work of the Kinesis Innovation Center is structured around a set of complementary initiatives that reinforce each other:
Digital Biobank for Physical Activity and Healthy Ageing
Supporting structured, FAIR-aligned data resources to enable research reuse and innovation.Clinical Studies and Real-World Testbeds
Facilitating applied research, validation, and real-life implementation contexts.Publications and Knowledge Translation
Strengthening dissemination, synthesis, and accessibility of scientific outputs.Policy Recommendations and Advisory Services
Translating evidence into actionable insights for policymakers, institutions, and stakeholders.
“Physical activity is one of the most powerful, yet under-implemented, determinants of healthy ageing across the life course. ”
A Platform for Collaboration and Sustainability
By fostering collaboration among researchers, practitioners, institutions, and policymakers, KIC contributes to a more integrated and resilient ecosystem for physical activity and healthy ageing.
The Center operates as an open platform for dialogue, coordination, and long-term sustainability, ensuring that research investments continue to generate societal value well beyond individual projects.
The Center operates as an open platform for dialogue, coordination, and long-term sustainability, ensuring that research investments continue to generate societal value well beyond individual projects.
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