Framework for DPEB Innovation Labs

This deliverable provides a framework for the LHCs/FCs to implement dedicated centres for digital innovation within a city, and enhancement of existing centres, where they exist. This framework will include new collaborative operating structures and an open innovation 2.0 ecosystem for entrepreneurs and start-ups. The framework provides guidance for hosting open challenges to develop solutions to progress the creation of DPEBs in the district and provide a place where the design and operation of the DPEBs will be visualised and analysed. Connections with WP1 and the ICT ecosystem and Decision Support Tool will be made to ensure that data is available to the stakeholders using the Innovation Lab as well as visualisation tools to support competition and innovation. The framework will also ensure that the Innovation Labs can be directly integrated with the city governance systems and participatory processes (Task 3.1 and Task 3.2) for the creation of DPEBs enabling local RES and eMobility solutions. Finally, this framework will create a specification for a small prototyping lab for DIT (Do-It-Together) RES projects, which will be designed, piloted and delivered during WP4 and WP5 (connected to Task 3.5).