The History of the Community Innovations Lab

In this module, individuals will learn about the fundamental principles of community innovation lab and its impact on local development. Participants will explore the history of the lab and what the community innovation lab principles.

The Community Innovation Lab (CIL) at the University of Kentucky is a multidisciplinary network of academics, community members, and community-based organizations working together to pioneer social change in communities around the world. At CIL we engage with communities - where solutions can be imagined, invested, and nurtured - to explore, develop and apply social innovations. 

The Community Innovation Lab (CIL) explores, applies, and examines innovations associated with local, national, and international communities. It is part of a multidisciplinary network comprised of academics, community members, and community-based organizations.

Why was the Lab created?

What does the lab Princles?