OZEAN LIVING LAB

Ozean Living Lab is a large-scale open innovation lab to attract companies and promote projects through innovation in strategic sustainable projects. Ozean Living Lab was born to face territorial challenges by promoting the natural environment Urdaibai’s Bioshphere Reserve and the competitiveness of the companies in the area through open innovation. A regional strategy with an international perspective: “Improve the quality of life through environmental, social and economic credentials, based on the multifunctional use of Urdaibai’s natural capitals”. Its 4 key objectives are:

1. protect ecosystems state and biodiversity;
2. improve ecosystem functioning and promote ecosystem services;
3. promote societal wellbeing and health;
4. support the development of a green economy, and sustainable land and water management.

Areas of work:

• Circular Economy
• Culture and Creativity (Creative Sectors)
• Environment/Climate Change
• Health and Well Being
• Smart Cities and Regions
• SME and Start-ups
• Social Innovation and Inclusion
• Water (Blue Economy)