Demonstrable experience. First-hand knowledge. Specialist support.
At NEST, we bring direct, demonstrable experience of preparing Living Labs for assessment and international recognition, including within the framework of the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), a leading international network for open innovation.
Our team has been actively involved in real-world processes, from preparing applications and structuring technical documentation to aligning Living Lab initiatives with international assessment criteria.
This experience gives us first-hand insight into the requirements, methodological expectations and practical challenges faced by organisations seeking formal recognition for their Living Labs.
We do not simply know the requirements: we have experience of applying them in practice.
Support grounded in practical experience
Assessing a Living Lab involves demonstrating far more than access to facilities, research projects or innovation activities. Organisations need to show that their Living Lab is an active ecosystem, supported by effective co-creation methods, sound governance, meaningful stakeholder participation and a credible long-term sustainability approach.
NEST supports organisations throughout this process through five complementary areas of expertise:
01 Initial assessment and maturity review. Identifying strengths, gaps and the degree of alignment with relevant international assessment criteria.
02 Organisational design and development. Supporting governance arrangements, stakeholder engagement, co-creation practices and the operational model of the Living Lab.
03 Evidence and documentation. Gathering, organising and presenting the activities, capabilities and results required to substantiate an application.
04 ENoLL application support. Providing technical guidance on self-assessment, qualitative application materials and the different stages of the assessment process.
05 Continuous improvement and consolidation. Identifying opportunities to strengthen sustainability, impact and international positioning.
Experience that adds value
Our strength lies in combining scientific and methodological knowledge of Living Labs with experience gained through actual preparation and international assessment processes.
That combination enables us to anticipate challenges, interpret assessment criteria in context and recommend practical solutions tailored to each organisation’s circumstances.
We work with both emerging initiatives looking to establish themselves as Living Labs and existing ecosystems seeking to consolidate their activities and engage with international innovation networks.
Living Labs ready for international recognition
At NEST, we see certification and recognition not as isolated objectives, but as outcomes of a robust, participatory and sustainable approach to innovation.
Our aim is to help organisations develop Living Labs that can demonstrate their value, strengthen their capabilities and increase their international visibility.
Are you preparing your Living Lab for assessment or recognition?
Put our experience to work for you. Contact NEST to discuss how we can support your assessment and international recognition
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