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Vigía Innovation Lab Framework (VILF) 1.0

00 – Executive Summary​

0.1 Purpose of VILF​

The Vigía Innovation Lab Framework (VILF) provides a complete, structured methodology for designing, deploying, governing, scaling, and sustaining innovation labs within a national or multi-institutional ecosystem. It defines the architectural components, operational systems, funding structures, capability requirements, governance pathways, and performance mechanisms required to build a coherent innovation lab network.

VILF is part of the Vigía Framework Family (VXF) and is fully aligned with:

  • MicroCanvas Framework (MCF 2.1)
  • Innovation Maturity Model (IMM)
  • IMM-P® execution cycle
  • Innovation Governance Framework (IGF)
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

0.2 What VILF Enables​

VILF allows countries or institutions to:

  • build innovation labs that operate predictably,
  • scale from isolated pilots to robust networks,
  • integrate evidence and learning across institutions,
  • establish a shared governance and performance system,
  • align innovation with public value, strategic outcomes, and policy impact,
  • professionalize the innovation function.

0.3 Who Should Use This Framework​

VILF is designed for:

  • governments establishing national innovation lab networks,
  • universities and multi-institutional coalitions launching shared labs,
  • private-sector groups building distributed innovation units,
  • international organizations supporting national innovation ecosystems.

0.4 Structure of VILF​

VILF is composed of 16 components across Chapters 00–15:

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Ecosystem Diagnostic
  • System Architecture
  • Operating Model
  • Funding Model
  • Benchmarking
  • KPIs & Scorecard
  • Roadmap & Phasing
  • Governance & Legal Toolkit
  • Templates & Tools
  • References
  • License
  • Release Notes
  • Roadmap (Future Versions)
  • Annexes

0.5 How to Read This Document​

This document may be read:

  • linearly (Chapters 00–15),
  • by functional domain (architecture, governance, funding, MEL),
  • or by role (lab manager, hub coordinator, NCU director).

Each chapter ends with a connection block linking to the next chapter.

00a – How the Framework Works (Usability Overview)​

00a.1 Conceptual Model​

VILF is built using a three-tier architecture:

  • Tier-0: Labs → execute innovation cycles and generate evidence.
  • Tier-1: Hubs → coordinate multiple labs, build capability, manage portfolios.
  • Tier-2: Network Coordination Unit (NCU) → governs standards, MEL, accreditation.

These tiers operate as a single interoperable system.

00a.2 Chapter Map (Corrected)​

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Introduction
  3. Ecosystem Diagnostic
  4. System Architecture
  5. Operating Model
  6. Funding Model
  7. Benchmarking
  8. KPIs & Scorecard (MEL)
  9. Roadmap & Phasing
  10. Governance & Legal Toolkit
  11. Templates & Tools
  12. References
  13. License
  14. Release Notes
  15. Roadmap (Future Versions)
  16. Annexes

00a.3 Core Spine Definitions​

  • Execution Spine: IMM-P®
  • Governance Spine: IGF
  • Capability Spine: IMM
  • Performance Spine: MEL
  • Infrastructure Spine: evidence repository + documentation system

00a.4 Connection to Introduction​

The next chapter introduces the rationale, principles, and positioning of VILF within global innovation practice.