DECIDE collaborates with a diverse network of external partners from civil society, education, healthcare, governance, technology, and law. Together, they help translate research into real-world applications, ensure meaningful citizen involvement, and support the responsible development and use of AI in society.

• Waag Future Lab
  Explores how alternative digital and social media platforms can empower citizens. Waag contributes expertise in citizen science, participatory design, and transdisciplinary research, and supports workshops on AI transparency and citizen empowerment.
• Forvis Mazars
  Contributes expertise on AI auditing, safety, and ethics. Forvis Mazars participates in workshops and webinars and supports professional development through PhD traineeships.
• Adwise
  Shares applied knowledge on AI applications in SMEs and emerging AI developments, and supports professional learning through training and PhD traineeships.
• Tetem Technology Museum
  Provides facilities, networks, and expertise for public engagement and transdisciplinary activities, including exhibitions that showcase project outcomes.
• Citizen Science Hub
  Supports citizen science initiatives and knowledge dissemination, facilitating citizen participation in AI research and co-design processes.
• TAIRIS Medical B.V.
  Brings expertise on the adoption and diffusion of medical innovations, helping bridge AI development and practical implementation in healthcare.
• Blockverse Institute
  Focuses on algorithmic literacy and upskilling, with particular attention to diversity and inclusion, including programmes for underrepresented groups.
• iHub Radboud University
  Contributes interdisciplinary research perspectives on digitalisation, AI transparency, and citizen empowerment.
• Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen
  Provides insights into psychological aspects of empowerment and the impact of AI in mental health care and organisational contexts.
• Human Factors NL
  Contributes expertise in ergonomics and participatory design, supporting the development of user-friendly and effective AI systems.
• ROC Twente and ROC Amsterdam
  Developing educational programs that prepare students for co-designing AI tools and understanding AI’s societal impact.
• Nederlandse Vereniging voor Raadsleden
  Connects local councillors to the project and supports AI literacy, co-design, and policy development in municipal governance.
• Simpaticom
  Develops digital tools that strengthen democratic decision-making and transparency in educational and governance contexts.
• ASReview
  Provides open-source AI software for knowledge discovery, enabling citizens to explore scientific literature and policy documents.
• VU Citizen Science Club
  Supports citizen science and community building, fostering AI literacy and engagement activities.
• Go FAIR Foundation
  Contributes expertise on FAIR data management and transparent knowledge representation for AI systems.
• AI-aided Knowledge Discovery Lab
  Works on human–AI interaction and knowledge synthesis to support explainable and transparent AI systems.
• SmartwayZ.nl
  Supports citizen engagement and AI experimentation in the context of sustainable mobility.
• Dutch VR
  Develops virtual reality programmes for municipalities to support citizen engagement and interaction.
• ImproVive
  Designs and implements virtual reality and AI systems for citizen engagement, training, and simulation.
• European Centre for Not-for-Profit Law
  Provides legal expertise on AI governance, citizen rights, and democratic participation.
• Verdify
  Contributes expertise on AI recommender systems for health and sustainability, supporting healthier and more sustainable lifestyles.
• Voedingscentrum
  Supports public education and policy development on health, nutrition, and sustainability in relation to AI.
• 4TU Redesign
  Focuses on research and development related to sustainable food systems and data platforms.
• The Hyve
  Provides expertise in agile development and transparent decision-making systems for AI.
• Patiëntadviesgroep Psychiatrie (UMCU)
  Represents patient perspectives in healthcare AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and real-world needs.
• Kennisplatform AI in de GGZ
  Supports the dissemination of knowledge and policy development on transparent and trustworthy AI in mental health care.