iNEST Cross-cutting Activity #2 - Deliverable Milestone 18

This document was developed as part of the activities carried out within the Cross-cutting Activity #2 (Creation of a network of joint strategic labs between universities and companies) and represents the deliverable for Milestone 18 (May 2023 – April 2024).

The first part of the document provides a critical analysis of the current status of the Lab Villages and related initiatives at each spoke, building on the findings reported in the deliverable for Milestone 17. The second part is a progress report on the design of the pilot experiences that will be realized in the next milestones.

This study was funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU, in the framework of the iNEST - Interconnected Nord-Est Innovation Ecosystem (PNRR M4C2I1.5, iNEST ECS00000043). The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, nor can the European Union be held responsible for them.