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We design, implement, and communicate innovation projects for institutions, governments, and organizations. Our work integrates strategy, technology, participatory design, and measurable impact.

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International projects across Europe and Latin America

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people engaged in innovation processes

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institutions supported in sustainable transformation

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International projects across Europe and Latin America

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people engaged in innovation processes

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institutions supported in sustainable transformation

About Us

Innovation Studio Driving Impact

We are an impact-driven innovation studio based in Europe with a global reach.

With 20+ years of experience in the innovation and development sectors, we bring together expertise in strategy, participatory design, technology, and creative communication to drive meaningful change.

We design strategies, build methods, and craft stories that bring innovation to life.

From idea to implementation to creative communication — we help you design projects that put people at the center.

DŌ — your innovation partner for impact.

What We Provide

Transforming ideas into meaningful solutions

Strategy & Project Design

We imagine solutions with communities, governments, and organizations. Together, we design programs and roadmaps that are participatory, inclusive, and built for long-term impact.

Innovation Implementation & Methods

We turn ideas into reality. From pilots to scalable initiatives, we develop and manage innovation projects that bring together technology, data, and creativity.

Creative Communication

We tell stories that inspire action. Our creative team designs communication strategies and produces visual content that highlights impact, voices, and transformation.

Impact & Transformation

From measurement to execution: we build evaluation frameworks and transform organizations by optimizing processes, tools, and ways of working.

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Ready to Innovate Together?

We collaborate with governments, institutions, and organizations to design and implement innovation projects with measurable and lasting impact.

Meet With Our Team

Mariana Balestrini

Mariana Balestrini

CEO & Founder

Senior advisor in sustainable development innovation, international cooperation, and public sector performance with 20+ years across IFIs, government, academia and non‑profits (LAC and EU). She has led internationally recognized programs in competitiveness, innovation, and conservation.

Giovanni Maccani

Giovanni Maccani

Head of Research

Researcher and advisor focused on process innovation at the intersection of technology, institutions, and society. With a PhD in Information Systems and an engineering background, he specializes in data governance, digital transformation, and smart cities. He works on designing scalable, data-driven processes that improve decision-making, institutional performance, and public value.

Mara Balestrini

Mara Balestrini

CTO & Founder

A PhD in Computer Science and a global leader in digital transformation for social impact. Former CTO of IDB Lab and advisor on AI and digital policy, Mara has driven pioneering innovation projects across Europe and Latin America.

Martín Balestrini

Martín Balestrini

Audiovisual Director

Audiovisual producer and documentary filmmaker specialized in translating complex innovation, policy, and sustainability topics into human-centred narratives. With over a decade of experience in EU-funded projects, he works at the intersection of communication, technology, and impact. He designs strategic storytelling processes that enhance dissemination, engagement, and public value, supporting institutions and multidisciplinary teams across Europe in making complex ideas accessible and actionable.