Innovation to Connect the Lisbon Strategy to People: Launch of the 2nd wave of the European Network of Living Labs - Brussels 17th October

In a Portuguese Presidency event, to be held October 17 in Brussels, the European Network of Living Labs announces the enrollment of 32 new members, expanding the network from from 19 to 51 members. Living Lab is a new concept for R&D and innovation to boost the Lisbon strategy for jobs and growth in Europe, engaging the stakeholders in the innovation process, including companies, citizens, researchers and public institutions. Through this engagement, open innovation is possible, resulting from the interaction between, for instance, the needs of consumers and the development of new technical possibilities. Small and medium enterprises are engaged in these communities, as well as large corporations, such as Nokia, IBM and SAP.

Press release and programme here.
More on the European Network of Living Labs here.