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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.