Labs Network
OBJECTIVES:
To create an open and safe space for sharing experiences, knowledge and visions, in order to disseminate a culture of experimentation and innovation in the public sector, under the coordination of LabX. Generating, in this way, a belt of multipliers that will promote the transformation of the innovation ecosystem in the public sector through the activities of its members.
BENEFICIARIES:
This network benefits Public Administration structures (central, regional or local authorities), Citizens and Companies indirectly covered by the experimental projects developed by the members of the Network.
APPROACH:
An experimentation lab is a space that promotes research to inform decisions and makes use of collective creativity to generate ideas, to provide answers to the challenges faced by public organisations. It makes use of experimentation to test solutions with citizens and public servants, in a real and controlled risk environment, to validate and implement it.
Aware of its role as a facilitator and activator of the innovation ecosystem in the Public Administration, in 2020 LabX created the Experimentation Laboratories Network, made up of laboratories that have an agreement with the AMA. In 2022, it has been renamed as Public Sector Innovation and Experimentation Laboratories Network to include other laboratories already established in public entities.
VISION:
To be the driver of innovation and transformation in the public sector.
MISSION:
To promote collaboration and cooperation among its members through the sharing of experiences, knowledge and good practices, to disseminate a culture of experimentation and innovation, supporting public sector institutions in the design of appropriate solutions to the needs of citizens and businesses.
HOW TO JOIN:
Through a collaboration agreement between the interested public entity and AMA, one of this two options:
- Option 1 – Support for the creation of a laboratory for experimentation and innovation, which includes direct membership of the Network; or
- Option 2 – Access to the Network of Experimentation and Innovation Laboratories of a laboratory already in operation.
KNOW MORE:
You can contact us through our usual channels if you have any questions or would like to approach us for an exploratory conversation about a possible collaboration.
Email: labx@labx.gov.pt
Phone number: +351 217 231 200
MEMBERS
LabX – Centre for Innovation in the Public Sector
LMx Coimbra – Coimbra Municipal Experimentation Lab
Lx LEM – Lisbon Municipal Experimentation Lab
LouléXLab – Loulé Municipal Experimentation Lab
LEM Valongo – Valongo Municipal Experimentation Lab
LabInov – Innovation Lab of the Portuguese Criminal Police
Oeste + Inovação – West Region Experimentation and Innovation Lab
Incuba.Açores – Azorean Regional Public Administration Experimentation Lab
DIVINOV – Innovation & Transformation Division at the Portuguese Naval Staff
EMEL Innovation and Mobility Solutions Unit
To see all laboratories in the Lisbon region (4 currently), zoom in on the map of Portugal (Zoom +).
