Public Participation in Developing a Common Framework for the Assessment and Management of Sustainable Innovation

Related sector

• I - Accommodation and food service activities

SI Lead organisation

independent start-up company - Business actor ( Small private organisations (SME) )

N.A.

SI Scope

SI Process

Start Date: September 2012 End Date: January 2013

Start Date: January 2013 End Date: December 2013

Start Date: January 2014 End Date: Ongoing

Start Date: January 2014 End Date: Ongoing

Link to H2020 SI Priorities

• ICT systems improving resource efficiency
• Resource efficient sustainable lifestyles
• Climate action by sustainable lifestyle

SI Type

• Product / Process - The product is a smart electric light controlling device which helps to lower the electricity consumption for lighting

SI Objectives

• development of smart light systems for small users (individual households, small companies, etc.)
• decrease of electricity consumption for lighting

SI Origin

Initiated by a group of students.

SI Factors of success

• Technological - There are similar technological solutions on the market, so the success depends on technological advantage.
• Economic - Price of the product (and the time to return of setup costs)
• Social - User behaviour and expectations would play a role in implementation of the invention on the market (perceived (dis)advantages compared to standard light systems)

Sources

• Primary - Direct contact with the project team.
• Tertiary - Company website.