Living Lab Methodology for Institutional Transformation: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Living Lab

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The service provides a practical methodology to support Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in becoming Living Labs and embedding participatory, user-driven innovation into their transformation strategies. It offers: This service empowers institutions to move beyond traditional innovation models by integrating real-life experimentation, continuous feedback, and inclusive stakeholder engagement into their organizational practices.

Partner ENoLL
Contact Mariem Chakroun, Senior Project Manager
Category Training
Experience

ENoLL (European Network of Living Labs) is the global reference point for Living Lab methodologies, with over 15 years of experience supporting institutions, cities, and organizations in adopting participatory innovation approaches. Within the CATALISI project, ENoLL has co-designed and piloted the Living Lab Methodology for Institutional Transformation with European HEIs, ensuring its practical relevance and adaptability. Our expertise covers capacity building, stakeholder engagement, evaluation of Living Labs, and the design of frameworks and tools that foster systemic change.

Acceleration Type Living Lab (LL)
Intervention Area Digitalisation of higher education Enhancement of HEIs’ public engagement and outreach to society to solve social challenges Gender equality & inclusiveness Lifelong learning Open science / Citizen science Recognition of qualifications & research careers Reinforcement of the role of universities in the local innovation ecosystems Research assessment Sharing of research infrastructures and capacities Sustainability in campus operations Sustainability in education & funding schemes Sustainability in research & academia/business alliances Talent circulation and/or mobility