KOM Agency

KOM Agency is a full-service communications firm based in Marseille, France, founded in 2015. The agency specializes in serving organizations within the healthcare and life sciences sectors, particularly those involved in complex, multi-partner European research initiatives. While many agencies focus on broad consumer or corporate communications, KOM Agency has carved out a distinct niche by focusing on the unique communication needs of scientific consortia, doctoral networks, and research projects funded under programs like Horizon Europe.

Focus on European Research and Life Sciences

KOM Agency's core expertise lies in developing and executing communication, dissemination, and exploitation (DEC) strategies for large-scale European projects. This is a highly specialized area that requires deep understanding of funding program guidelines, consortium dynamics, and the specific requirements for reporting and impact. The agency has worked with several doctoral networks and projects under Horizon Europe calls, including those in the health and disease clusters. Their work involves leading work packages (WPs) dedicated to communication, or providing consultancy services to help project coordinators design effective DEC plans from the outset. This includes creating visual identities, managing websites, running social media campaigns, producing videos and brochures, and organizing training activities in scientific communication and public outreach.

Services for Healthcare and Research Stakeholders

The agency’s service offering is tailored to the lifecycle of a research project. They assist with the strategic planning of communication activities long before a project begins, ensuring that dissemination and exploitation are integrated into the proposal. During a project, KOM Agency handles the practical execution, from branding and digital presence to stakeholder engagement and public awareness campaigns. Beyond project-specific work, they also offer general public relations and communications services for healthcare and life sciences organizations looking to build their reputation or communicate complex scientific concepts to non-specialist audiences.

• Dissemination, Exploitation & Communication (DEC) plan development for Horizon Europe (RIA, COFUND, MSCA) and other EU programs
• Work package leadership for communication and dissemination tasks
• Visual identity and branding for research projects and consortia
• Website design, development, and content management
• Social media strategy and community management for scientific audiences
• Video production (promotional, explainer, training)
• Printed materials (leaflets, brochures, posters)
• Training workshops in scientific communication and public outreach
• Media relations and press release distribution for research milestones
• Consultancy for proposal writing and communication strategy integration

Based in Marseille, Serving a Global Research Community

Headquartered in Marseille, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, KOM Agency operates at the intersection of local expertise and international collaboration. Marseille is a major hub for biomedical research and innovation in the Mediterranean, making it a strategic base for an agency focused on life sciences. From this location, the team coordinates with partners across Europe, managing communication for projects that often span multiple countries and languages. The agency’s deep familiarity with the administrative and reporting requirements of European funding bodies is a key advantage for clients navigating these complex programs.

KOM Agency is a strong fit for research coordinators, principal investigators, and project managers in the healthcare and life sciences fields who are preparing or running Horizon Europe projects. It is also suitable for universities, research institutes, and small biotech firms that need specialized support in communicating their scientific work to funding bodies, the public, and potential collaborators. For organizations looking for a partner that understands both the strategic and operational sides of research communication, KOM Agency offers a focused, experienced approach from its base in southern France.