Multidisciplinary research brings together different fields, perspectives and forms of expertise, creating significant potential to address complex societal and economic challenges. Yet translating these diverse research results into tangible value, whether through new products, services, policies, organisational change or societal solutions, often requires dedicated valorisation approaches.
The European Commission’s recently published Practical Guidance for the Valorisation of Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation Results addresses this challenge by providing researchers and innovation actors with practical approaches to strengthen the uptake of multidisciplinary research, including results from the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH).
Building on the EU Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation and the ERA Policy Agenda 2025–2027, the publication introduces 10 different valorisation pathways, covering areas such as human-centred technology, participatory innovation, entrepreneurship, organisational change and evidence-informed policymaking.
Importantly, the guidance recognises that valorisation is not a one-size-fits-all process. Through decision trees, practical examples and checklists, it helps research teams consider which pathway best fits their results and intended impact, which stakeholders and intermediaries should be involved, and what steps are needed to move towards effective uptake.
For the broader European innovation ecosystem, the publication provides another practical instrument for strengthening knowledge valorisation capacities and ensuring that multidisciplinary research can contribute more effectively to economic, societal and policy impact.