#7 Mobility Lab: "Don't Talk, But Test!‪"‬ Smart in the City – The BABLE Podcast

In this episode, we are talking about testing mobility solutions and how to accelerate new technology developments with Yves Frère, Project Manager at the Mobility Lab in the Netherlands.
Mobility Lab accelerates the development of startups that are ready to set up their first real-life pilot. Their goal is to allow start-ups and organisations with mobility issues to test innovative solutions together in practice. 
Are you a start-up wanting to pilot your proposition in the Netherlands? Apply now!
Are you another start-up programme or another mobility lab wanting to collaborate? Contact them!
 
Overview of the episode:
02:30 - Teaser: What is your favourite new mobility technology that you have seen?
04:44 - How did Mobility Lab start, and how does it function? 
08:27 - How is it funded?
09:48 - How can public sector and private sector organisations work with Mobility Lab?
11:22 - The success story of the start-up Felyx and the challenges encountered with the start-up ENSO
15:10 - Haven't we tested enough? How do we get from pilots to scale-up after the technologies leave the lab?  
18:12 - Call for start-ups applications and mobility labs collaboration
20:45 - Flip the Script: our guest is asking the questions! 
23:19 - Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?
 
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