Campus Kristiansund
“Knowledge at the center”
About this Living Lab
- Co-creation
The Campus Kristiansund Living Lab is all about fostering innovation and sustainable development in the region. By bringing together knowledge environments, students, businesses, and the public sector, the Living Lab creates a platform for co-creation. This approach encourages joint problem-solving, where diverse stakeholders collaborate to develop innovative solutions that address regional challenges.
- Networking
The Living Lab emphasizes creating shared spaces for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and project development. Through this methodology, we aim to build strong networks between academia, industry, and the public sector, enabling cross-sector partnerships that drive sustainable growth. The Living Lab also provides a platform for students and professionals to engage with real-world issues, contributing to both personal and community development.
Focus area
- Sustainable development and co-creation
Working group: Sustainable city development
Activities
A digital event where we will explore how Campus Kristiansund has actively used collaboration and trust between public-private partners in the process of creating a building and environment that fosters sustainable development.
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Stakeholders
Public institutions/governance
- Local authorities: Kristiansund Municipality
- Regional authorities: Møre and Romsdal County Council
- Surrounding municipalities
- National government
- Specific departments and/or public policy makers
Industry/business
- Local corporations
- SMEs
- Startups and innovators
- Industry/business association
- Industry specific companies
Higher education institutions
- Universities and colleges
- Research and development units
- Student organizations
- Academic networks
- PhD students
Civil society
- Citizens of Kristiansund
- Media
- Volunteer organizations
- Cultural and recreational organizations
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
Explore and connect with relevant networks

- KTU Artificial Intelligence Center – coordinating and providing services for AI projects
- M-Lab – interdisciplinary prototyping laboratory center
- Nemunas Valley – integrated science, study and business center for the development of the agriculture, forestry, and food sector
- Santaka Valley – integrated science, study, and business center for the development of the chemistry, biopharmacy, energy, mechatronics, and IT sectors
- VDU CTTC laboratories – laboratories of Vytautas Magnus University Communication and Technology Transfer Center
- Møreforsking
- Queen Maud University of Early Childhood Education
- NIBIO (Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research)
- NORSØK (Norwegian Centre for Organic Agriculture)
- Møre and Romsdal Fagskole (Higher Vocational College)
- Molde University College
- Møre and Romsdal County Council
- Kristiansund Municipality
- Kristiansund and Nordmøre business association
Contact Citizens Lab in Kristiansund
Address: Fosnagata 12, 6509 Kristiansund
Email: hedda.bangsund@mrfylke.no
Organization managing the Living Lab: Campus Kristiansund