Samenvatting

Living Labs are vibrant, open innovation ecosystems where research and development take place in real-world settings instead of isolated laboratory environments. Through a structured co-creation process, they position citizens and end-users at the heart of innovation, ensuring that emerging solutions are both cutting-edge and deeply aligned with real-life needs. In the energy sector, Living Labs play a crucial role in accelerating the transition toward sustainable, efficient, and user-driven energy systems. They enable testing and validation of technologies such as smart grids, renewable integration, and energy efficiency measures in real-life contexts, fostering collaboration between industry, academia, policymakers, and communities to drive the clean energy transition.