Understanding the Space

What is a Space?

A Space is a virtual environment for collaboration. It serves as a hub for a community that shares a common interest, project, or initiative. Each Space provides structured tools for working together, exchanging ideas, and driving collective progress.

Key Features of a Space

• A Dashboard that provides an overview of activities, updates, and key information. You can see here who is the lead and the host (organisation) of the Space. More information about these roles can be found in the Community section of the Create a Space page of the documentation.
• A Community section to see which Contributors and Virtual Contributors are members of the Space.
• A Subspaces tab where smaller, more focused working groups can collaborate. More information about Subspaces can be found on the Subspace page.
• A Knowledge Base to store and share relevant resources.

Check out the Welcome Space as an example (opens in a new tab).

Space Toolbar

At the top right of your Space, you will find three icons that provide additional functionality: |Space toolbar

• The Activity Log shows a pop-up window with history of recent actions, including posts, member additions, and updates.
• The Share button allows you to easily share the Space with others. If the Space is private, invitations may require admin approval.
• The Settings button is visible only to admins and allows them to configure the Space. F.e. the visibility can be changed here, or membership permissions and roles. More information about configuring the Space can be found in the Create a Space Page.

Who Can Create a Space?

A Space can be created by a member of the platform with the rights to do so, or with the help of the Alkemio team.

What Value Can I Get from a Space Community?

Joining or creating a Space allows you to:

• Raise awareness for topics you care about.
• Find like-minded individuals with complementary skills and ideas.
• Drive meaningful collaboration on projects, challenges, or innovations.
• Create a structured environment where knowledge is captured and shared effectively. A well-structured Space fosters engagement, sparks discussions, and facilitates progress. Whether you are contributing to an existing initiative or launching your own, Spaces are the foundation of collaboration within Alkemio.

🔗 Want to start a Space? Check out our guide on Creating a Space