Using living labs as a mean of IoT transfer of expertise

This industry-academia transfer of expertise is very important, especially for front-end innovation projects. The aim of this work is to highlight effective practices for transferring IoT expertise and/or knowledge. In this context, our methodological approach is qualitative. We will mainly use Living Lab approach, in which users are no longer seen as an object of investigation but as key players in the innovation process. This approach which values open innovation, was highlighted by Thomas Edison, who said: "the value of an idea lies in the using of it". In this research approach characterized by "users as innovators" cooperating in an open and independent research environment we aim to envision, design, develop, test and validate emerging IoT applications - as well as build and transfer expertise and knowledge. Frameworks and procedures for teaching/learning IoT solutions are therefore important for users and learners. By taking a census of Lab. IoT in several countries around the world, we will look at their objectives and missions. In this way, we will be able to appreciate the involvement of their activities in the Living Lab approach and the transfer of expertise.