Living Labs (LLS)

Leverage a co-creation methodology for university innovation development.

Living Labs are guided by the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL).

A participatory and collaborative framework that emphasizes co-creation, stakeholder engagement, and real-world settings for innovation.

 Living Labs are practical, real-world environments where new ideas and strategies are tested and refined with stakeholders including university staff and students and external partners. These labs allow for the elaboration of targeted and effective action plans within selected intervention areas.

Service Provider

ENoLL is a non-profit association of benchmarked Living Labs aimed at promoting open innovation ecosystems. Its mission is to provide value by enhancing members’ capacities and knowledge, helping them develop innovative products and services.

Living Labs Goals

Identification of key players and categorising them using a 4-helix model.

Analyse the local context, barriers and framework conditions for institutional change.

Understand values, concerns and expectations through interviews and workshops.

Elaboration of targeted and effective action plans based on findings.

Oversee and put into action the institutional changes within the HEIs.

Assess progress against KPIs aligned with certification criteria.

Living Labs Methodology

1
Real-Life Setting

Contextual analysis to identify real challenges and transformation needs.

2
Co-Creation

Collaborative design of Action Plans through workshops and KPI definition.

3
Stakeholder Engagement

Prioritizing internal and external actors (staff, faculty, industry, and civil society).

4
Implementation

Executing strategic steps for achieving transformational goals.

Accomplishments in CATALISI

7

CATALISI Acting Living Labs

14

Collaborative Workshops

270

Stakeholders Engaged

7

Strategic Action Plans

The ENoLL Team

  • Mariem Chakroun: International Project Manager
  • Leidy Enriquez: Project Manager, Expert in cross-border collaboration