Open data, shared design and digital twins in innovation ecosystem for society critical infrastructure

Purpose and goal

In order to contribute to the development of innovation ecosystems for critical infrastructure through open data and shared design, the goal has been to create a description of how interaction and exchange of information between stakeholders such as research institutes, the public sector and private companies can contribute to innovation and the emergence of new products and services. The goal has been achieved through committed participation and open exchange of knowledge and discussions about needs, opportunities and challenges among all the project´s participating parties.

Expected results and effects

The project has resulted in an increased understanding of both challenges and opportunities related to digital exchange of data and design, for example in digital twins, between actors who want to collaborate in innovation ecosystems to develop new approaches in relation to critical infrastructure for water purification. Many of the challenges lie in creating a common understanding of concepts and terminology and which needs rapid digital technology development can meet. Increased understanding of technology´s ability to meet needs contributes to increased ability to innovate.

Planned approach and implementation

This project has been run in broad collaboration in an iterative process where challenges have been discussed and alternative approaches have been explored to meet the project´s overall purpose and goals. The fact that all project partners actively participated in working meetings aimed at clarifying how innovative use of data and sharing of designs, for example for processes and models for water purification, can contribute to meeting societal challenges has been central to the outcome of the project. Openness and commitment from all partners has contributed to the achievements.

External links

www.openwaters.se