Developing the theoretical foundations for next-civilization systems
My academic work integrates organizational ecology, sustainability transitions, complexity science, and socio-technical systems design. My recent SSRN publication Symbiotic Civilization introduces the Planetary Coherence Index — a framework for evaluating innovations by their alignment with ecological, social, cultural, and economic systems.
I am currently expanding this research through studies in:
Planetary systems design and governance
Socio-ecological coherence metrics (PCI)
Innovation architectures for regenerative economies
Indigenous knowledge systems and Amazon field research
Systems transitions in Ukraine’s energy transformation
Symbiotic Civilization: A Measurable Framework for Planetary Coherence and Regenerative Intelligence
SSRN Working Paper (2024)
This foundational publication introduces the Planetary Coherence Index (PCI) — a first-of-its-kind framework for evaluating innovations, institutions, and socio-technical systems by their alignment with ecological, cultural, economic, and social coherence.
It outlines the theoretical architecture behind Symbiotic Civilization, a paradigm for governance and innovation that enables planetary and societal regeneration.
A research-based series analyzing systems failures, regenerative transitions, resilience economics, and coherence-based innovation across global contexts.
Key publications include:
A conceptual introduction to two original frameworks for accelerating climate adaptation and regenerative innovation through economic arbitrage and systems-speed coordination.
A strategic analysis of next-wave technologies with the potential to shift entire economic and ecological systems toward coherence and resilience.
The Atlas and Method of Planetary Innovation - "Imagine Next"
(Book: 2025 — Select concepts will be released as an SSRN preprint)
Born from a research-through-design experiment, this work presents 365 original innovation concepts across energy, materials, AI, food systems, mobility, water, biodiversity, and governance.
The book introduces the Method of Planetary Innovation — a methodology for imagination and concept creation grounded in systems design and regenerative logic.
The Atlas and Method of Planetary Innovation
IMAGINE NEXT: The Atlas and Method of Planetary Innovation
I’m thrilled to share that my upcoming book, IMAGINE NEXT: The Atlas and Method of Planetary Innovation (365 Concepts to Train Imagination and Inventiveness for a Regenerative World), is opening for pre-orders. This book is the result of my almost two-year journey to create and collect 365 innovation concepts and a blueprint for how we can reimagine energy, food, water, materials, and systems for a regenerative future. The first readers to sign up below will receive a promo code for a free copy of IMAGINE NEXT when it releases.
Inventor. Entrepreneur. Builder of Sustainable Systems.
Julia Daviy is a systems architect and civilization strategist designing frameworks for planetary-scale innovation, intelligence, and governance.
Her work bridges advanced technology, ecological design, and economic systems to prototype what she calls Symbiotic Civilization — a new paradigm of planetary coherence and systemic regeneration.
As co-founder of Ibcentre, she helped pioneer the renewable energy industry in the European emerging markets shaping household solar policy, managing engineering of some of the first renewable energy infrastructure projects in Ukraine, and facilitating over $4B in clean tech transactions through platforms like SEF, CISOLAR, and Solar Academy.
She later pushed the boundaries of digital manufacturing, inventing the world’s first large-format 3D printer for flexible clothing and launching Imageneria, a NASDAQ-recognized platform for distributed, low-emission production, for consumer goods. Today, as Founding Director of the Sustainable Innovation Council and a Venture Partner, Julia Daviy applies this entrepreneurial and inventive track record to building planet-first systems that accelerate the transition to a regenerative economy.
Energy Transition & Policy Work (Ukraine & Europe)
Ibcentre: A Living Laboratory of Energy Innovation in Europe
Since 2006, Ibcentre has operated as one of the most influential platforms shaping renewable-energy transitions across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and emerging European markets.
Co-founded and led by Julia Daviy, Ibcentre functioned as a real-world systems observatory, generating deep longitudinal insight into technology diffusion, decentralized energy adoption, policy–infrastructure dynamics, and climate-innovation ecosystem formation in regions undergoing rapid transition.
Through Ibcentre, Julia:
Opened the household solar market in Ukraine, catalyzing exponential PV growth and contributing to national resilience during wartime blackouts.
Designed and built the region’s major clean-tech institutions, including SEF, CISOLAR, GREENBATTERY, ECOSMART, and Solar Academy.
Co-founded the European Energy Security Forum (EESF) in Brussels to advance renewable-energy cooperation, energy independence, and geopolitical resilience.
Launched the first clean-tech forum & expo in Ukraine, later named the #1 International Business Event in Ukraine by EventAwards.
Enabled large-scale industry development: over 70% of all medium and large renewable-energy companies entering Ukraine and the wider region
– secured major deals,
– established market presence,
– built distribution partnerships and dealerships,
– or formed core business relationships
through Ibcentre’s platforms and ecosystem architecture.
Led pioneering work in bioenergy systems, decentralized municipal heating, renewable-infrastructure development, and distributed advanced manufacturing.
Ibcentre’s ecosystem-building efforts produced one of the most comprehensive field-based datasets on:
innovation adoption under crisis and uncertainty
renewable-energy market formation in emerging economies
policy formation under geopolitical pressure
system resilience in volatile environments
distributed energy economics and technology scaling.
Today, Ibcentre’s empirical foundations inform Julia’s research in planetary innovation ecology, coherence-based evaluation frameworks, resilience arbitrage, and the theoretical model introduced in her SSRN publication Symbiotic Civilization.
Ibcentre is a foundational empirical platform informing next-civilization systems design.
Media Featuring My Work
Selected Speaking Engagement
Julia has been invited to contribute expertise to NATO, UC Berkeley, the European Energy Security Forum, CISOLAR/SEF, and COP30 Brazil media platforms.
Logos represent past awards, speaking engagements, collaborations and media features; they do not imply ongoing institutional affiliation or endorsement.
Books Featuring Julia Daviy’s Work
Novel Sustainable Process Alternatives for the Textiles and Fashion Industry
Springer Nature (2023)
This scientific volume references Julia Daviy’s pioneering work in 3D-printed clothing, jewelry, and accessories. It highlights her renewable-energy-powered 2018 New York Fashion Week collection, her zero-waste additive manufacturing methods,
Novel Sustainable Process Alternatives for the Textiles and Fashion Industry
Springer Nature (2023)
This scientific volume references Julia Daviy’s pioneering work in 3D-printed clothing, jewelry, and accessories. It highlights her renewable-energy-powered 2018 New York Fashion Week collection, her zero-waste additive manufacturing methods, and her contribution to developing alternative, low-impact production pathways for the textile and fashion industries.
Leading Edge Technologies in Fashion Innovation Edited by Young-A Lee, Palgrave Macmillan / Springer Nature (2022)
Julia’s pioneering work in sustainable 3D-printed manufacturing and advanced materials is featured in this academic volume examining next-generation innovations in fashion, design, and production systems.
The book highlights
Leading Edge Technologies in Fashion Innovation Edited by Young-A Lee, Palgrave Macmillan / Springer Nature (2022)
Julia’s pioneering work in sustainable 3D-printed manufacturing and advanced materials is featured in this academic volume examining next-generation innovations in fashion, design, and production systems.
The book highlights her role in developing large-format additive manufacturing for wearable products and her contributions to building regenerative product ecosystems.
Digital Manufacturing Technology for Sustainable Anthropometric Apparel
Edited by Norsaadah Zakaria, Elsevier (2022)
Julia’s pioneering research in sustainable 3D-printed clothing and flexible large-format additive manufacturing is cited in this technical volume exploring breakthroughs in digital manufacturing and sustainable apparel design
Digital Manufacturing Technology for Sustainable Anthropometric Apparel
Edited by Norsaadah Zakaria, Elsevier (2022)
Julia’s pioneering research in sustainable 3D-printed clothing and flexible large-format additive manufacturing is cited in this technical volume exploring breakthroughs in digital manufacturing and sustainable apparel design. Her work is referenced as a leading example of material innovation and regenerative product-system engineering.
Advances in Fashion and Design Research III
Springer Nature (2025)
This peer-reviewed volume from the 7th International Fashion and Design Congress cites Julia Daviy’s pioneering advances in sustainable 3D-printed fashion. The book highlights her development of large-scale Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) for flexible garments, her Zero Wast
Advances in Fashion and Design Research III
Springer Nature (2025)
This peer-reviewed volume from the 7th International Fashion and Design Congress cites Julia Daviy’s pioneering advances in sustainable 3D-printed fashion. The book highlights her development of large-scale Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) for flexible garments, her Zero Waste Skirt innovation, and her contribution to reducing the carbon footprint of apparel through regenerative digital manufacturing methods.
The Business of Additive Manufacturing: 3D Printing and the 4th Industrial Revolution
Harm-Jan Steenhuis — Routledge / Taylor & Francis (2023)
This research-oriented volume profiles Julia Daviy as a pioneering innovator in additive manufacturing for apparel. It highlights her groundbreaking use of large-format 3D printing, sustainable mater
The Business of Additive Manufacturing: 3D Printing and the 4th Industrial Revolution
Harm-Jan Steenhuis — Routledge / Taylor & Francis (2023)
This research-oriented volume profiles Julia Daviy as a pioneering innovator in additive manufacturing for apparel. It highlights her groundbreaking use of large-format 3D printing, sustainable materials, and experimental processes that helped shape the emerging landscape of digital manufacturing and circular design.
I advise founders, funds, and organizations building the systems of the next civilization. Whether it’s strategic clarity, ecosystem design, or aligned capital, I bring cross-sector experience — from deep tech to policy, from market creation to planetary frameworks.
The Journey to Create 365 Sustainable Innovation Concepts
In 2023, I began an experiment: creating one sustainable innovation concept every day.
What started as a personal challenge evolved into 365 original ideas — spanning materials, energy, AI, food systems, and governance.
This journey became the foundation of Imagine Next — my forthcoming book and framework for designing the next civilization through planetary innovation.
Today, it continues as a global movement connecting founders, thinkers, and investors reimagining how innovation can serve life itself.
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