IoT Lab is an international platform providing expertise and services in digital transformation, Internet of Things (IoT), and data protection. It was created from a European research programme to bring together international experts from industry and research working on IoT technologies and digital innovation.
The organisation is headquartered in Geneva at the Biotech Campus, close to international organisations and standardisation bodies such as the ITU, ISO and IEC.
IoT Lab acts as an interface between research, industry, and public authorities, supporting companies, cities, and public administrations in the development and deployment of IoT-based digital solutions.
Its activities include technology consulting, research collaboration, IoT solution development, interoperability testing, and support for technology transfer and standardisation.
IoT Lab’s mission is to support organisations in their digital transformation by providing expertise, testing infrastructures, and collaborative platforms that accelerate the design, validation, and deployment of interoperable and secure IoT solutions, while ensuring data protection, cybersecurity, and alignment with international standards, contributing to a fully connected and sustainable digital ecosystem that drives innovation, smarter cities, and inclusive economic growth.
Organisations deploying IoT technologies face several challenges:
IoT Lab supports organisations in addressing these challenges through consulting, research collaboration, testing infrastructure, and technology integration.
IoT Lab supports organisations through the full lifecycle of digital transformation projects:
The organisation also provides expertise in data spaces, interoperability, and scalable IoT solutions.
IoT Lab provides services supporting the development and deployment of smart city solutions, including:
The organisation also promotes co-creation methodologies to involve citizens and stakeholders in smart city project development.
IoT Lab provides expertise in data protection and cybersecurity, including:
IoT Lab is an official Europrivacy partner of the European Center for Certification and Privacy (ECCP).
IoT Lab participates in international research and development projects related to IoT and digital transformation.
It has access to:
IoT Lab is also involved in European research infrastructures such as SLICES and Fed4FIRE.