About Distance Lab Hub
Overview of the initiative
Introduction to the Hub
The Distance LAB Hub is a remote service platform developed as part of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region-funded project Distance LAB. Its mission is to support SMEs and public sector organizations in adapting to and performing effectively in remote business environments.
Through practical tools and cross-border collaboration, the project equips teams and leaders with the skills and strategies needed to enhance communication, innovation, and sustainability in remote settings. From improving remote team management to making use of AI and digital tools, Distance LAB helps organizations navigate the evolving work landscape with confidence.
All tools developed through the project are tested in real workplaces and freely available for use. Distance LAB project fosters knowledge exchange across the Baltic Sea Region, inviting users to access, try out, and contribute to a growing ecosystem of remote business support.
Join us in strengthening remote collaboration, lowering barriers, and building resilient, future-ready organizations.
Who benefits from Distance Lab Hub?
Distance Lab Hub is designed to serve the evolving needs of organizations and professionals across sectors by enhancing their capacity to operate and support remote business activities effectively.
Primary target groups include:
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
Business support organizations
Local public authorities
Higher education and research institutions
What do we offer
The Distance LAB Hub provides practical resources and collaborative opportunities designed to support SMEs and public sector organizations in adapting to remote business environments. All our offerings are developed and tested through cross-border cooperation in real work settings, ensuring their relevance and usability across different contexts. Whether you are improving digital communication, navigating hybrid teams, or exploring new approaches to innovation, the Distance LAB Hub offers tools and insights to strengthen your remote capacity.
Digital tools
Explore a set of digital tools developed by our international team to enhance remote collaboration, management, and service delivery. Each tool addresses specific challenges in remote work environments: from communication and scheduling to cybersecurity and leadership
in hybrid teams. All tools are freely available for organizations to adopt and adapt.
Living Labs network
Join an international multidisciplinary network of Living Labs designed to test and co-develop solutions across sectors. These labs connect public institutions, SMEs, researchers, and innovation experts across the region, enabling experimentation with user-centric methods, feedback-driven improvements, and real-time collaboration. The network supports knowledge exchange, pilot projects, and continuous learning.
Insight Hub
The Insight Hub is a collection of research findings, expert commentary, and other knowledge gathered throughout the Distance LAB project. It features best practices in remote services, thematic insights on digital transformation, intercultural collaboration, AI in remote work, and more. Stay informed and inspired with regularly updated resources!
Partners
The Distance Lab project is a collaborative effort of nine organizations from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, working together under the Interreg BSR programme to advance remote service innovation and support across the region.
Centria University of
Applied Sciences
Kokkola, Finland
Phone: + 358407013221
Email: leena.toivanen@centria.fi
LAB University of Applied
Sciences
Lahti, Finland
Phone: + 358505739731
Email: elina.humala@lab.fi
More and Romsdal County
Council
Molde, Norway
Phone: + 47 45 06 24 01
Email: cecilia.lillthors@mrfylke.no
University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
Phone: + 371 29 41 7214
Email: lu.distancelab@lu.lv
Kaunas Science and
Technology Park
Kaunas, Lithuania
Phone: + 370 618 73770
Email: irma.bagdoniene@techpark.lt
Rzeszow Regional
Development Agency
Rzeszow, Poland
Phone: + 48 17 8676215
Email: mduda@rarr.rzeszow.pl
Lithuanian Innovation
Centre
Vilnius, Lithuania
Phone: + 370 634 85122
Email: i.slivinske@lic.lt
Ventspils High Technology
park
Ventspils, Latvia
Phone: +371 20 391 998
Email: eduards.perkons@vatp.lv
IUC Norr
Luleå, Sweden
Phone: + 4670274 55 43
Email: marie.holmgren@iucnorr.se
FAQ
Quick answers to questions you may have while using the Distance LAB Hub.
1. What is the Distance LAB Hub?
The Distance LAB Hub is a remote service platform developed under the Interreg Baltic Sea
Region-funded Distance LAB project. It supports SMEs and public sector organizations in
adapting to remote business environments by offering digital tools, insights, and collaborative
opportunities.
2. Who can benefit from the Distance LAB Hub?
The platform is designed for SMEs, public sector institutions, business support organizations,
and research institutions seeking to improve their remote work and service delivery capabilities.
3. What types of tools are available in the Distance LAB Hub?
Distance LAB offers digital tools categorized into three areas: Innovate & Network, Strategize &
Shape Your Business, and Focus on Sustainability. These tools are tested and ready to use.
4. Are the tools free to use?
Yes, all tools available in the Distance LAB Hub are open-access and free to explore, test, and
implement in your organization.
5. Can I submit my own digital tool to be featured on the Hub?
Yes. External users are welcome to propose digital tools that fit into Hub’s themes. A
submission form is available, and all entries are reviewed before inclusion.
6. What is the Network Map?
The Network Map is an interactive tool showing where digital tools, best practices, and living
labs are located or originate from across the Baltic Sea Region.
7. What are Living Labs?
Living Labs are co-creation environments where users, researchers, and businesses collaborate
to develop and test innovative services and tools in real-world contexts.
8. How can I stay informed about new tools and events?
You can follow the Distance LAB Hub’s updates through its website, social media channels, or
subscribe to newsletters if available.
9. Who are the project Distance LAB partners?
The project is implemented by nine organizations from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Latvia,
Lithuania, and Poland, combining expertise in business support, research, and digital
innovation.
10. What makes the tools in the Distance LAB Hub reliable?
All tools have been tested in real workplace settings and validated with feedback from actual
users across the Baltic Sea Region.
11. Is the Distance LAB Hub suitable for cross-border collaboration?
Yes. The Hub promotes knowledge exchange and collaboration across the Baltic Sea Region,
helping organizations overcome geographical barriers in remote work.
