Cultivating Innovation in Real-World Ecosystems
To drive sustainable agricultural transformation, six pilot Living Labs (pLLs) have been established across diverse regions, each serving as a dynamic hub for co-creation, experimentation, and evaluation of innovative management practices. These pLLs are designed to assess agronomic performance and their impact on ecosystem services in real-life settings.
Where Innovation Takes Root: our pilot Living Labs span a rich geographical tapestry
A User-Centred Approach
Each Living Lab is an open innovation ecosystem grounded in systematic user co-creation. By integrating research and innovation directly within local communities, we ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and deeply rooted in real-world needs.
Selection Criteria
The pilot LLs were carefully chosen based on:
- Diverse agroecological contexts and value chain dynamics, from production to consumption
- Availability of genetic material to accelerate crop introduction and evaluation
- Local research and innovation capacity, including logistical feasibility
- Presence of both conventional and organic systems
For each MRT crop, we selected at least two regions with contrasting constraints to ensure robust testing and adaptability.
Toward Long-Term Impact
Beyond short-term experimentation, our vision is to nurture these pilot LLs into stable, long-term co-creation ecosystems and potentially evolve them into certified Living Labs that continue to drive innovation and sustainability for years to come.
More information to come…