KLIO Lab – Knowledge-based Lifecycle InnOvation Laboratory

KLIOLab represents a synergic partnership among public and private actors aimed at developing innovative ICT solutions for the aeronautic and mechanical industries through knowledge, practices and resource sharing and the creation of start-ups and spin-offs. KLIOLab has been created in 2014 by formalizing cooperative practices built through long-term cooperation among public and private partners of the DHITECH (Distretto High Tech), the Apulian district for high technology development, hosting organisation for the KLIOLab. Currently this partnership, composed of aeronautic industries, universities, high-competent spin-offs in the ICT industry, Public Administrations and students, is committed to the implementation and deployment of a methodological framework moving the product life cycle management from an enterprise-based view to a value network- based view. The main business line of KLIOLab embodies executing innovation projects, through public and private funds, and the involvement of different categories of users in the innovation process. The innovation pursued by KLIO Lab is twofold: i) innovating Product Lifecycle Management system to push supply chain cooperation during the new complex product development process; ii) identifying and developing new industrial competencies for students, research staff, ICT start-ups, spin-offs and innovative enterprises, aeronautic SMEs as well as KHIRA project staff.

Areas of work:

• AI and Emerging technologies
• Culture and Creativity (creative sectors)
• Education and/or vocational training
• Energy
• Environment/climate change
• Health and Well Being
• Industries and Manufacturing
• Mobility
• Smart Cities and Regions
• SME and Start-ups
• Social Innovation & Inclusion