Citilab facts for kids
Citilab is a special digital lab located in Cornellà de Llobregat, a town in Catalonia, Spain. It's a place where people can come up with new ideas and projects using technology. Citilab brings together citizens, researchers, and new businesses to work on exciting innovations. Its main goal is to give people the tools and support they need to start their own projects, especially those involving the internet, videos, and teamwork.
How Citilab Began
Citilab was first supported by the local government, the City Hall of Cornellà de Llobregat. This town is very close to the big city of Barcelona, Spain. Citilab is built inside an old textile factory. This factory, called Can Suris, was carefully restored for four years. In November 2007, it officially opened its doors as the home of Citilab.
What is a Living Lab?
Citilab works like something called a "Living Lab." This is a special kind of partnership between different groups. It includes regular citizens, businesses, government groups, and research centers. Everyone works together in the process of creating new ideas and technologies.
Unlike traditional research labs, Living Labs don't just create new things in a lab. They test and improve new technologies, products, and services in real-life situations. This means they see how these new ideas work in everyday life. This helps make sure that the innovations are truly useful for people.
See also
- In Spanish: Citilab para niños
