2. How to carry out an in vivo experiment in situ with the City of Paris?

The possibility of conducting experiments in public spaces in cities is a recent support scheme offered by local authorities, particularly the City of Paris. Project leaders experiment with their innovative solution in a public space (or territory), comparing it with its users and with public and private players in the value chain. Experimentation is thus part of a proactive approach to local economic development through innovation.

To be able to experiment with your innovative solution on Parisian public land, you need to be familiar with certain definitions and conditions of experimentation as defined by the City of Paris. To explain these concepts in a practical way, we've put together a series of ten questions and answers frequently asked by project developers.