Annex 15 — Glossary Expansion
15.1 Purpose
This annex expands the glossary of VILF 1.0, providing authoritative definitions of all key concepts, aligned with MCF 2.1, IMM, IMM-P®, IGF, and MEL.
15.2 Terms
VILF — Vigía Innovation Lab Framework
A structural framework for designing, governing, and scaling innovation lab networks.
VXF — Vigía Cross-Framework Architecture
The shared structural and conceptual spine connecting VILF, VIF, VIGF, and future frameworks.
Tier-0 / Tier-1 / Tier-2
Three-tier governance model:
- Tier-0: Labs
- Tier-1: Hubs
- Tier-2: Network Coordination Unit
IMM — Innovation Maturity Model
Capability and institutional maturity evaluation system.
IMM-P® — Innovation Maturity Model Program
Six-stage structured innovation execution system: Pre-Discovery → Discovery → Validation → Efficiency → Scaling → Continuous Improvement.
IGF — Innovation Governance Framework
Decision-rights, escalation pathways, governance roles, and audit architecture.
MEL — Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Performance, learning, and accountability system based on KPIs and scorecards.
Evidence Repository
Structured documentation environment used to store, version, and audit evidence.
Hub (Tier-1)
Capability engine and cross-lab governance unit.
NCU — Network Coordination Unit
Apex governance body providing accreditation, oversight, synthesis, and strategic coordination.
Challenge Fund
Competitive funding mechanism using evidence-based evaluation.
Benchmarking
Cross-lab comparison system enabling learning, normalization, and performance differentiation.
Scorecard
Weighted KPI-based performance tool used in MEL cycles.
Accreditation
Annual quality assurance process validating compliance with governance, execution, and evidence standards.
Repository Hygiene
Discipline required for maintaining documentation integrity, metadata completeness, and version control.
Capability Spine
Shared set of training, coaching, and methodological development pillars.
Infrastructure Spine
Shared documentation, platforms, and digital tools supporting VILF operations.
15.3 Licensing
Released under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.