COMPASS Good practices guide on how incubators, living labs and open classes helps to become ERA Hubs

This guide focuses on realizing the work plan Ulysseu European University Alliance in alignment with the ERA policy, aiming to transform Ulysseus’s innovation hubs into the ERA Hub model. The report details Ulysseus Alliance’s approach to this transformation, highlighting the basic ecosystem and good practices fundamental to the ERA Hub model.

The transformation process is built on several pillars: regional innovation hubs that address local and global challenges, development of living labs for co-creative research, internationalization of research through networking, and integration of education with R&I to transfer knowledge and involve students.

The transformation process varies among partners, with some still establishing their living labs and innovation hubs, while others serve as good practice facilitators. The report showcases the TUKE Innovation Hub as a model for others, identifying success factors like stakeholder collaboration, international research team support, and vertical integration within the Ulysseus ecosystem.

Key success factors include developing vertical R&I living lab environments, fostering collaboration with stakeholders, internationalizing research teams, and integrating education with living labs. The report emphasizes the importance of supporting startups and commercializing living lab results, demonstrating the potential to develop the startup environment and transfer knowledge into practice.

Overall, the report provides a comprehensive guide for integrating ERA Hub features into European universities, alliances, and innovative ecosystems, regardless of their current readiness levels.