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Ecopol Living Lab & ecovillages Romandie

Ecopol Living Lab & ecovillages Romandie

APTES - Association pour la Promotion de la Transdisciplinarité et de l'Entrepreneuriat social

Switzerland

Since 1993, the R&D team develops and facilitates ecovillage intergenerational and intercultural dialogue to incubate intentional communities dedicated to deep ecology and energetical sobriety. The Living Lab manages 3 eco-centres gathering families, artists, social entrepreneurs, seniors, refugees, academic researchers, and public officers.

Areas of work:

Circular Economy
Culture and Creativity (Creative Sectors)
Education and/or Vocational Training
Environment/Climate Change
Smart Cities and Regions
SME and Start-ups
Social Innovation and Inclusion
Zero Pollution and Decarbonization

Fields of Expertise

Business Model Innovation

Governance modelling

Impact Assessments

Implementation after Testing

Innovation Strategies

Panel Management

Participatory Tools and Methods

Real-life Experimentation

Stakeholder Management

User and Living Lab Research

ENoLL – European Network of Living Labs

The European Network of Living Labs is the international, non-profit, independent association of certified Living Labs.