With the InnovationSPIN, Kreis Lippe, TH OWL and Kreishandwerkerschaft PB-LIP jointly realise an infrastructure in which education, research and business work together across existing barriers in an innovation chain, thus strengthening innovation dynamics for crafts and SMEs. The district of Lippe builds up education-oriented innovation laboratories (Digital Media Applications/Care Work) with the aim of securing skilled workers through the acquisition of skilled workers and education & consulting.