Distance LAB – remote service hub for SME’s and public sector

LAB University of Applied was involved in Distance LAB-project in collaboration with Centria University of Applied Sciences (coordinator), More and Romsdal County Council, University of Latvia, Kaunas Science and Technology Park, Rzeszow Regional Development Agency, Skellefteå Science City, Lithuanian Innovation Centre and Ventspils High Technology park. The project also has a wide group of public sector organizations, business support organizations, regional and local public authorities and NGOs and interest groups as associated partners who take part in the development process. The project is funded by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region -programme. The project budget is 2 817 691 € of which the programme finances 2 167,339 €. The budget of LAB is 370 332 €.

Project period

1.1.2023 - 31.12.2025

Project state

On-going

Project area

International

Project funding

Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2021-2027

LAB role

Partner

Unit

Business and Hospitality Management

Project focus area

Intangible value creation

Objectives

Distance LAB co-developed tools for SMEs to improve their remote innovation capabilities, hybrid business strategies, and sustainability. Services and tools will be piloted in 2024. In 2025, a transnational hub will be launched. The hub provides knowledge, services, and co-creation opportunities.

Realisation of goals

The Distance LAB Hub is a remote service platform developed within the Interreg Baltic Sea Region project Distance LAB. The platform supports SMEs and public sector organizations in developing their ways of working in remote and hybrid business environments.

The project brings together practical tools, examples, and experiences from different countries around the Baltic Sea Region. Its focus is on everyday challenges such as remote communication, team coordination, leadership practices, and the use of digital and AI-based tools in work processes. Distance LAB helps organizations reflect on their current practices and identify concrete ways to improve them.

All tools developed in the project are tested in real workplace contexts and are freely available for use. The hub also serves as a space for sharing experiences and learning from others facing similar challenges in remote work.

Distance LAB invites organizations and professionals to explore the hub, try out the tools, and take part in building more effective and sustainable remote work practices.

Outcomes

Explore the hub: https://distancelab.eu/

Sustainable Development Goals