Annex 04 — Multi-Institutional Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

04.1 Purpose

This annex provides a standardized Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) template for multi-institutional collaboration within the VILF ecosystem.

It formalizes cooperation between:

• government entities
• universities
• private-sector organizations
• NGOs and civil society
• international partners

04.2 Scope of Use

This MoU is applicable for:

• establishing a new innovation lab
• joining an existing lab network
• forming a hub or thematic cluster
• participating in capability-building programs
• co-financing or co-executing innovation initiatives

04.3 Template

Memorandum of Understanding  
Between  
[Institution A]  
and  
[Institution B]  
(and others, as applicable)

1. Purpose  
The purpose of this MoU is to formalize the collaboration between the Parties in establishing and/or participating in the Vigía Innovation Lab Framework (VILF) ecosystem.

2. Objectives  
The Parties agree to collaborate on:  
- innovation project execution using IMM-P®  
- participation in MEL and scorecard cycles  
- compliance with IGF governance rules  
- evidence-driven decision-making  
- documentation and repository standards  

3. Roles & Responsibilities  
Each Party commits to:  
- designate focal points  
- contribute resources, expertise, and data (as applicable)  
- adhere to VILF diagnostic, execution, and governance tools  

4. Governance  
The Parties acknowledge VILF’s governance architecture:  
- Tier-0: Labs  
- Tier-1: Hubs  
- Tier-2: Network Coordination Unit (NCU)  

5. Duration & Amendment  
The MoU becomes effective upon signature and remains valid for [X years].  
Amendments require mutual consent.

6. Licensing  
All VILF materials referenced here are governed by CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

7. Signatures  
[Authorized Signatory – Institution A]  
[Authorized Signatory – Institution B]
04.4 Licensing Note
This template is non-modifiable under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 unless explicit permission is provided by Doulab.