WinLab Co-Creation Lab
Test. Learn. Implement.
The WinLab Co-Creation Lab is the Urban Living Lab of the City of Winterthur. It brings together actors from government, research, private businesses and the civil society to jointly develop, test and implement innovative and smart solutions for urban development. As an adherent member of the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL), the WinLab is part of the world’s largest network of Living Labs, engaging in co-creation, collaboration and experimentation aiming to tackle wicked problems.
The aim of WinLab is to facilitate concrete, practical innovation projects through co-creation, which enhance quality of life, sustainability and attractiveness of Winterthur as a location. In doing so, WinLab promotes knowledge transfer, the dialogue between stakeholders and a culture of Open Innovation.
Do you have any project ideas?
Turn your ideas into projects on the central co-creation and knowledge platform for the WinLab community: WinLab Co-Kreationsplattform – Kooperation.Winterthur
The WinLab forms part of the City of Winterthur’s smart city strategy and is supported by the WinLab Community, consisting of the following members:
ZHAW Institute of Sustainable Development
Handelskammer und Arbeitgebervereinigung Winterthur
The WinLab Community is happy to welcome further members, and thrives on their active participation. If you are interested in joining, please get in touch at: smartcity@zhaw.ch
The WinLab has been certified as a member of the European Network of Living Labs since December 2025.
