SCIENCE BUSINESS PUBLISHING LIMITED

Their core work

Science Business Publishing is a UK-based media and communications company specializing in bridging European research and policy. They produce content, events, and analysis focused on science policy, research funding, and innovation ecosystems across Europe. In H2020 projects, they contribute expertise in science communication, media dissemination, and public engagement — helping consortia reach broader audiences through social media, journalism, and targeted outreach strategies.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In the earlier phase (2015–2017), Science Business focused on outward-facing science popularization — social media campaigns, museum engagement, and making research 'cool' for broader audiences (ScienceSquared). By 2020, their focus shifted toward the integrity and trustworthiness of science communication itself, engaging with disinformation, journalism standards, and policy dimensions (TRESCA). This reflects a maturation from "how to spread science" to "how to ensure science communication is trusted."

Moving from promotional science communication toward the critical challenge of combating disinformation and rebuilding public trust in science — a growing priority across EU funding programmes.

How they like to work

Science Business operates flexibly across roles — they have coordinated one project (ScienceSquared), partnered in another (DIRS), and served as a third-party contributor (TRESCA). With 54 unique consortium partners across 15 countries from just 3 projects, they plug into large, diverse consortia rather than working in tight, recurring clusters. This suggests they are sought after as a dissemination and communications specialist that different research teams bring in for their media reach.

Despite only 3 projects, they have connected with 54 distinct partners across 15 countries, indicating involvement in large European consortia with broad geographic coverage. Their network spans research-intensive EU member states and associated countries.

What sets them apart

Science Business occupies a rare niche as a private media company embedded in the European research ecosystem. Unlike universities or research institutes that do communication as a side activity, this is their core business — making them a dedicated, professional partner for dissemination and public engagement work packages. Their editorial credibility and media network give consortia access to audiences that academic partners typically cannot reach on their own.

Highlights from their portfolio

• ScienceSquared
  Their only coordinated project, ERC-funded with the largest budget (EUR 493,534), focused on innovative science dissemination through social media and museums.
• TRESCA
  Addresses the timely and high-impact topic of disinformation and trust in science communication, marking their evolution toward policy-relevant media research.