Transnational, systems‑oriented, professional
Catalyzing cross‑border cooperation, policy change, and systemic impact
We design and deliver multi‑country initiatives that bridge governments, municipalities, and civil society, turning vision into measurable, sustainable outcomes.
Who we are
Mission‑driven, systems‑oriented, cross‑border
- Transnational specialization for policy coherence.
- Systems strengthening beyond projects.
- Evidence‑driven delivery with built‑in MEL.
- Tailored solutions aligned with national priorities.
- Trusted by ministries, local authorities and donors.
Expertise
Connecting systems, reforming policy, empowering institutions.
Network
Project Lab offers expertise services towards Catalyzing Transnational Cooperation, Policy Change & Systemic Impact
Project Lab catalyzes transnational cooperation, policy reform, and national systems strengthening, designing and delivering cross border projects that turn vision into measurable, sustainable impact. With 20+ years of experience bridging governments, municipalities, and civil society across countries and sectors, we combine strategy, evidence, and hands-on implementation with robust capacity building for NGOs/CSOs, MGOs, and public entities. From consortium architecture and policy harmonization to PMO, MEL, and adaptive delivery, we transfer practical skills and tools so partners can lead change, scale solutions, and sustain results long after the project ends. Our strength lies in our collaboration with a network of national and international experts
across all our fields of operation on policy reform, social inclusion, migration, education, and public health. This ecosystem of practitioners, researchers, and institutional advisors enables us to combine local insight with global expertise, ensuring that every project is both context-sensitive and aligned with international best practices. This model of expert collaboration gives us a clear competitive advantage: we deliver solutions that are technically sound, adaptable to diverse national systems, and ready to scale across borders.
Who we are
How we create systemic, cross‑border impact
Strategic design for cooperation
We co‑design frameworks that harmonize policies and align incentives across borders, forming resilient consortia.
Policy reform & advisory
We diagnose regulatory gaps, convene stakeholders, and support adoption so policies are implementable across jurisdictions.
Systems strengthening & capacity
We redesign processes and governance, equipping public entities, NGOs and CSOs to deliver results across borders.
Programme management
End‑to‑end PMO for complex multi‑country portfolios, with planning, MEL, risk and learning loops.
Research & innovation
Comparative studies and pilots of interoperable models with findings feeding into reforms and strategies.
Donor engagement & financing
Positioning for EU, multilateral and bilateral funding and structuring sustainability plans.
Domains of work
Where cooperation meets systems change
Protection & Humanitarian Response
Public Health & Social Protection
Education, Skills & Lifelong Learning:
Social & Civic Innovation
Crisis Response & Resilience
Highlights
Selected projects with cross‑border impact
Reception & Integration Reforms for Unaccompanied Youth (TSI/DG Reform)
Aligned procedures, upgraded casework and data practices, and standardized reception measures for stronger institutional capacity.
Childcare Deinstitutionalization & Service Reform (WHO / MFA Denmark)
Co‑designed national roadmaps and cross‑country workshops guiding a shift to family‑ and community‑based alternatives.
Roma Inclusion at Local & Regional Level (Council of Europe)
Capacity assessments and Joint Action Plans with municipalities and Roma communities, securing adoption of inclusive measures.
Public Administration & ESF Governance (Ministries of Interior and Social Welfare)
To address fragmented grant oversight and uneven municipal operations, wedesigned an Integrated Information System for monitoring local-government funding, redesigned operating models and SOPs, and introduced CAF/knowledge-management tools-boosting transparency, standardization, and performance.
Health System Upgrades & Telemedicine (Interreg / RRF)
Urban Social Cohesion & Inclusion, Municipality of Piraeus (AMIF/ESF)
Amid rising urban vulnerability, we supported a Social Innovation Network, AMIF-funded
ESTIA housing, homelessness programs, and digital mapping of vulnerable groups, strengthening the local safety net and improving coordination and access to services.
Social cohesion – From inclusion and protection to health and skills
Policy outcomes – Roadmaps, laws, harmonized protocols