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The course brings together a dynamic community of participants and Living Lab experts to facilitate the exchange of knowledge on key elements of Living Labs. This course is designed to fast-track your learning journey through valuable self-paced lectures, interactive Q&A sessions, a case study approach that connects theory to practice, and engaging hands-on assignments that will help you to actively apply the lessons learnt in specific contexts.
Join the training to learn about the essence of Living Labs, their key elements and innovation processes.
Each session culminates in actionable tasks, guiding you to reflect on and apply newfound knowledge to proposed Living Lab cases.
Learn from expert Living Lab practitioners as they share first-hand experiences and the steps taken in their Living Lab journeys.
Benefit from a comprehensive overview of Living Labs' key elements via a structured learning journey, including peer-to-peer interaction and support.
A Comprehensive Self-Paced Learning Lab Program
The program of the asynchronous version of our traditional Virtual Learning Lab consists of pre-recorded interactive weekly scheduled sessions, as well as assignments in between the sessions to apply the learnings in the proposed case study designed by our experts. Course attendees will also receive a repository of learning materialsconsisting of videos, papers, publications, and actionable methods and tools for Living Labs.
This autumn, the program includes new exciting updates! You will not only have the chance to participate in Q&A sessions where you will be able to meet your trainers, but also the opportunity to participate together with your group in a Mentoring Session, where you will have the chance to receive direct feedback from our trainers on the work achieved throughout the sessions. To certify your knowledge, at the end of the course, you will be able to get a Certificate of Attendance and a Certificate of Competence.
Last but not least, you will have the unique opportunity to get insights from the personal experience of expert Living Lab practitioners as they take you through the steps of setting up a Living Lab.
The lessons will be released weekly, starting on Monday 3 November 2025. You will have access to all materials until 15 February 2026.
If you prefer going through the sessions and the course materials independently without joining a team, this is the right path for you!
You will have access to the lessons, additional materials and home assignments, that you can follow along at your own pace. You will also be invited to join the Q&A sessions to ask questions about the course content.
Finally, you will also be able to use the course chat to connect with the community and share your work with your peer learners.
You would like to work with peer learners? If you follow this path, you will be matched with other participants to work on a fictional case. Each week, you will collaborate to complete the home assignments.
In addition to all the course materials and Q&A sessions, this includes the opportunity to participate in a Group Mentoring Session to get feedback on the work achieved with your team. You will also have the opportunity to share your work with your peer learners and connect with the community using the course chat.
You are a team of at least 4 colleagues and want to work on your own case? Follow this path! You will prepare the home assignments with your colleagues based on your own real case study.
You will have access to all the course materials, the possibility to attend the Q&A sessions and join a Group Mentoring Session to get feedback over the work achieved throughout the course. You will also be able to use the course chat to connect with the community and share your work with your peer learners.
From the 627 of October, be ready to dive into the introductory materials of the course. You will have more information on the course structure and content, and on everything you need to know to make sure your training goes smoothly. If you choose Path 2, you will be introduced to your team mates during this week.
Trainers: Ms. Spela Zalokar and Ms. Alessandra Tricarico
Trainers: Ms. Marta I. De Los Ríos White and Ms. Elina Makousiari
This session will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder engagement within the Living Lab ecosystem, emphasising the importance of identifying key actors, understanding their motivations, and fostering meaningful collaboration. Participants will explore methodologies and tools for engaging users and stakeholders in real-life and digital settings, ensuring that their involvement is active and impactful throughout the innovation process.
Trainers: Ms. Isabelle Couture and Ms. Elina Makousiari
This session will focus on translating Living Lab methodologies into concrete implementation plans, guiding participants through the key steps necessary to establish and sustain a successful Living Lab. Participants will learn how to define a structured roadmap, align stakeholders with shared objectives, and develop strategic action plans tailored to their specific context.
The first Q&A session covering weeks 1 and 2 will take place on Week 3, on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at your preferred time, either 9:00 CET or 16:00 CET.
Trainers: Ms. Spela Zalokar and Ms. Elina Makousiari
This session will examine the various governance models that Living Labs can adopt, taking into account different organizational structures, stakeholder compositions, and decision-making mechanisms. Participants will explore best practices for ensuring balanced representation and long-term commitment from all quadruple helix actors (academia, industry, government, and civil society).
Trainers: Ms. Mariem Chakroun and Ms. Marta I. De Los Ríos White
Understanding and securing sustainable funding is essential for the long-term success of a Living Lab. This session will provide participants with an overview of different business models and funding strategies, helping them identify regional, national, and international funding opportunities relevant to their context. The session will also address ethical and strategic approaches to managing intellectual property generated through co-creation processes, ensuring fair ownership, benefit-sharing, and transparency among stakeholders.
The second Q&A session covering weeks 3 and 4 will take place on Week 5, on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at your preferred time, either 9:00 CET or 16:00 CET.
Trainer: Dr. Dimitri Schuurman
This session will explore how to design and implement co-creation and experimentation processes in Living Labs, with a focus on both real-life and digital environments. Participants will examine the differences between co-design and co-creation, and learn how to select and adapt the most suitable methodologies for their context. The session will also introduce practical tools for structuring experimentation activities, engaging users meaningfully, and ensuring that co-creation leads to actionable outcomes.
Trainers: Ms. Gabriella Quaranta and Ms. Aurora Agostinis
This session will focus on how to strategically communicate the value, impact, and activities of a Living Lab to different audiences, both internally and externally. Participants will explore storytelling techniques, branding strategies, and tailored messaging approaches to engage stakeholders and increase visibility.
The third Q&A session covering weeks 5 and 6 will take place on Week 7, on Tuesday 16th December 2025 at your preferred time, either 9:00 CET or 16:00 CET.
The fourth and final Q&A session covering week 7 and the overall Learning Lab will take place on Week 8, on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at your preferred time, either 9:00 CET or 16:00 CET.
Trainers: Mr. Koen Vervoort, Ms. Marta I De Los Ríos White, Ms. Spela Zalokar and Ms. Elina Makousiari
Available to Path 2 and 3 learners, receive feedback from ENoLL trainers on the Living Lab you are conceptualising using the hands-on exercises proposed in the course.
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There are three price categories:
Participating as an individual.
You can purchase maximum 3 tickets at this price. If you are looking to buy more than 3 tickets have a look at the “small team” and “large team” options.
Are you participating together with colleagues in a small team of 4 to 7 participants? Register here for a a small team bundle.
Are you participating together with colleagues in a large team of 8 or more participants? Register here for a large team bundle.
Participating as an individual.
Are you enrolled in an educational institution? Share your proof of registration with us so you can access our training at a discounted rate.
Participating as an individual.
Are you a national of a low and middle income country? Share your proof of registration with us so you can access our training at a discounted rate.
Newcomers
Learners with minimum knowledge of Living Labs aiming at gaining knowledge on how to set-up a Living lab, opening a Living Lab, applying the Living Lab methodology in their own context and local ecosystem, learning from successful real-life cases, understanding how to apply theory into practice when setting up a Living Lab.
Intermediate Learners
Learners with previous knowledge of Living Labs aiming at improving their knowledge and skills, preparing for ENoLL membership application, setting up additional Living Labs, learning from successful real-life cases, understanding how to apply theory into practice when setting up a Living Lab.
ENoLL Members receive a discount to the Learning Lab fee. In particular, for all the tickets categories available for this course, ENoLL Effective Members benefit from a 20% discount rate, while ENoLL Adherent Members benefit from a 10% discount rate. Please get in touch with [email protected] to receive a special registration link to apply your discount.
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Yes, you will automatically receive an invoice after completing your registration and payment. The invoice will be sent to the email address you provided. If you need the invoice issued to a specific name, organisation, or with additional details (e.g. VAT number), please let us know.
Whether you want to clarify a concept, explore a topic more deeply or ask any other questions, our trainers are here to support you. The sessions are designed to help you navigate the content of our lessons rather than providing you with feedback over your exercises.
There will be eight (8) live Q&A sessions in total, spread over four (4) days, with two time slots each day to accommodate different time zones:
To join the sessions, all you have to do is click on the Zoom link we will share with you!
No problem! All live Q&A sessions will be recorded and made available in the Academy for you to watch at your convenience. You will also be able to ask questions using the chat options within the Academy, so you won’t miss the opportunity to engage or get support.
Yes! You can join with your colleagues if you are minimum four (4) to participate as a team in the learning journey. It means that all of you can complete the home assignments together as a team and work on your own real case, rather than completing the same assignment individually for each person.
However, please note that the registration to the Virtual Learning Lab is personal: you will have to purchase as many tickets as you have persons attending from the team.
The course is self-paced and includes 7 pre-recorded core sessions, each lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. These sessions feature practical, hands-on exercises that you can complete on your own time. You should plan to dedicate 2 to 3 hours per sessionto watch the videos, reflect on the content, and complete the assignments. Some exercises may require additional time, especially if you are applying them to your own Living Lab case or working as a team.
To support deeper learning, the Academy provides a wide range of optional extra resources—including videos, readings, and case studies—offering dozens of hours of additional content. These are ideal for participants who want to explore specific topics in more depth or further develop their Living Lab practice.
The course also includes 8 live Q&A sessions (1.5 hours each), where you can ask questions and interact with trainers and peers. If you are following Path 2 or 3, you will also be invited to a final 1-hour Group Mentoring Session for more personalised feedback and guidance.
In total, depending on the depth of your engagement, we recommend setting aside 3 to 6 hours per week to follow the course, complete the exercises, and make the most of the learning opportunities available.
There is no registration deadline – you can register until the start of the course on 13th October 2025. However, limited number of seats are available, get yours before they run out!
All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance as confirmation of their participation in the course. This certificate is personal and is issued to each participant individually. It does not require completing any exams or receiving a final score.
If you would like to demonstrate your understanding of the course content, you can choose to complete a final assessment. Participants who achieve a score above 70 percent will be awarded a Certificate of Competence.
Please note that this course does not certify your Living Lab. If you are interested in certifying your Living Lab, you can find more information about the process and how to become an ENoLL member here: https://enoll.org/about-us/how-to-become-a-member
The weekly sessions will be released directly on the Academy – where you are right now. You will be able to join the Q&A sessions directly on the Academy and they will be hosted on Zoom.
All hands-on exercise will be performed in MIRO. MIRO allows you to use it from your browser without the need to register or downloading any additional programs. However, registering allows you to save your work in your personal profile, thus allowing for easier access in the future. If this is the first time you will be using MIRO, we highly recommend you to check their guide for beginners here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNNPchRnDp8&ab_channel=Miro
In the Virtual Learning Lab, if you are joining the course together with colleagues you can form a team. A team is made up of minimum 4 participants (if you are joining together with colleagues but have 3 or 2 participants in total, you will join the course as individuals).
Small teams consist of 4-7 participants. When joining as a team your learning journey will follow Path 3 and be designed for your team in a way that the assignments during the live sessions will be completed within your team.
For more information on the ENoLL Capacity Building Programme and consultancy services, contact us at [email protected]
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