Adherent and Accepted to Grow Members

Adherent Members

The adherent membership is aimed at Living Labs that, following their application and evaluation process, already demonstrate sustainable operations, maturity, and a consistent use of the Living Lab methodology. These members gain recognition as fully certified Living Labs within the ENoLL network. Adherent Members enjoy visibility through the ENoLL website, newsletter and other relevant publications. They have the opportunity to engage actively in networking and thematic Working Groups, get involved in collaborative research projects, cooperate in research publications and discounts for training programmes and events.

Accepted to Grow Members

The accepted to grow membership is designed for Living Labs at an early stage of development and that, therefore, are not yet 100% mature, according to the ENoLL Harmonised Evaluation Framework. This type of membership provides recognition and guidance for organisations that started working following the Living Lab approach and want to strengthen their structure and practices.

In this case, certification is granted for one year and includes the mandatory participation in ENoLL’s Virtual Learning Lab course, which offers structured learning and mentoring. After this year of growth, the Living Lab needs to re-apply for the certification and it is re-evaluated to assess its progress and determine whether it is ready to advance to the next membership level. Nevertheless, members in this category benefit of many services and opportunities, including but not limited to international visibility, peer-to-peer networking, involvement in events, and reduced fees for ENoLL’s training activities and events.

How to apply for ENoLL membership?

By default, all ENoLL Living Labs start as either Accepted to Grow or Adherent members. If an Adherent ENoLL Living Lab wishes to upgrade to an Effective Member, the following steps should be taken:

Step 1

Contact the ENoLL Office at enollnetwork@enoll.org requesting the application materials (Self-assessment tool and Qualitative Application Form) and a pro forma invoice for the evaluation fee, providing the following information:

Living Lab name
Host organisation name
Host organisation legal address
VAT number
Website address
Contact person details.

Step 2

Complete the self-assessment tool (available HERE) and qualitative application form within the specified timeframe and pay the evaluation fee of 600 EUR (ex. VAT).

Send the complete application materials to the ENoLL Office at enollnetwork@enoll.org including:

A screenshot of the completed self-assessment
the qualitative application form with supplementary documentation if needed (as a single PDF file)
the proof of payment of the evaluation fee.

Step 3

Evaluation period – your membership application is assessed by three independent Living Lab experts. During this period, we may contact you to request additional information or clarifications. The evaluation outcome will be determined based on the scores and feedback received from all three evaluators.

Step 4

Formal approval of accepted members by the ENoLL General Assembly.

Step 5

The ENoLL Office communicates the final evaluation outcomes. Each applicant receives an individual feedback report containing details about the evaluation outcome and evaluators’ comments on all six ‘Evaluation Chapters’. The evaluation report also provides recommendations for improvements that can support the applicant’s growth in the future.

Possible Evaluation outcomes

Acceptance as Adherent Member

Your organisation is recognized as a sustainable Living Lab, meeting the established criteria set by ENoLL. It has successfully demonstrated its value and is invited to become a full ENoLL member. The certification as an Adherent Member is valid for 3 years. The cost of the Adherent Member membership of ENoLL is 700 EUR (ex. VAT) per year (2100 EUR for three years).

Accepted to Grow Member

Your organization is progressing toward becoming a sustainable Living Lab. While there is significant potential for full ENoLL membership, there are still areas that require improvement. The certification as an Accepted to Grow Member is valid for 1 year. At the end of this yearly membership period, the Accepted to Grow member is encouraged to be re-evaluated (via the same process as during the initial application) to assess its progress and make the final decision about its growth and ability to become an Adherent Member. The cost for this re-evaluation is 600 EUR (ex. VAT).

The certification as an Accepted to Grow Member obligates the member to mandatorily participate in the Virtual Learning Lab (VLL) course (at least one active team member, e.g., Living Lab manager). The cost of the Accepted to Grow member membership is €700 (ex. VAT) for a period of 1 year. This cost does not include the cost of participation in the Virtual Learning Lab course and the cost of re-evaluation.

Rejection

If your application does not meet the acceptance criteria for “Adherent Member” or “Accepted to Grow Member”, it will be rejected. Reapplying can be done when the candidate fulfils the evaluators’ recommendations included in the feedback report and can prove its growth and sustainability in the re-evaluation. Re-application can be done via the same process as during the initial application.

Organizations accepted as new members are officially welcomed to the ENoLL network and can take advantage of the full plethora of benefits associated with ENoLL membership.

Benefits of Becoming an ENoLL Member

Joining ENoLL provides access to a wide range of benefits that enhance your engagement in the dynamic international community of Living Labs. Here’s a summary of the advantages associated with ENoLL membership: