It is a cross-cutting initiative. Regulatory Sandboxes can be used for various fields of innovation, such as AI, blockchain, digital platforms, sharing economy, eHealth, modern mobility and logistics solutions, digital administration and energy research.
Name in original language
Reallabore als Testräume für Innovation und Regulierung
Initiative overview
Objectives:To establish the sandbox approach as a standard instrument in innovation policy.To unlock the potential for Germany to position itself as a pioneer for innovations testing.Develop a forward-thinking and modern regulatory framework that is efficient, innovation-friendly as well as accepted by the general public.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
