RISORSE R.P.R. SPA

Their core work

Risorse R.P.R. is a Rome-based private company specializing in urban governance, participatory planning, and resilience strategies for cities. They bring expertise in user-centered design and citizen engagement tools to EU-funded projects, helping municipalities develop policies and planning frameworks. Their recent work has shifted toward urban food systems and living labs, supporting cities in designing food policies aligned with EU strategies like Food 2030.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2015–2019), Risorse focused on city resilience frameworks and participatory urban governance — developing maturity models, resilience tools, and user-centered planning approaches. From 2020 onward, the focus shifted decisively toward urban food systems, food policy, and living labs, with projects like EFUA and FUSILLI linking cities, regions, and Food 2030 strategy. A side thread in data governance (PLATOON) suggests interest in digital policy dimensions, though this remains a minor strand.

Moving from general urban resilience consulting toward a niche in urban food policy and living lab methodologies — expect continued focus on food system transformation in cities.

How they like to work

Risorse operates almost exclusively as a third party or junior participant — never as a coordinator. Three of their five projects are third-party roles, suggesting they provide specialized consulting or local expertise within larger consortia rather than driving project design. With 90 unique partners across 24 countries, they are well-networked but not a hub; they contribute to large, diverse consortia without concentrating on repeat partnerships.

Connected to 90 unique partners across 24 countries, indicating broad European reach through large Innovation Action and CSA consortia. Their Rome base and urban governance focus suggest strong ties to Italian municipal and regional actors.

What sets them apart

Risorse sits at the intersection of urban governance and food policy — an unusual combination that few private companies cover. Their experience bridging resilience frameworks, participatory design, and urban food planning makes them a practical partner for projects needing on-the-ground engagement with cities and citizens. For consortium builders, they offer a Rome-based, policy-literate partner with experience translating EU strategies into municipal action.

Highlights from their portfolio

• FUSILLI
  Largest funded project (EUR 188,803), directly addressing urban food system transformation through living labs across European cities.
• SMR
  Early project that established their resilience and governance profile, developing standardized resilience management tools for cities.