Tropical rainforests, such as the Amazon, play a crucial role in the health of the planet by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, processes vital to human survival and climate stabilization. They also contribute to the water cycle through transpiration, which generates clouds and maintains the global water balance. The NB-LAB (Nature-Based Living Lab) project is an initiative that seeks to create opportunities for young researchers interested in protecting the Amazon. This interdisciplinary program is focused on sustainable development and environmental protection in the Amazon rainforest. Its main objective is to strengthen capacities for applied research and innovation through collaboration between Latin American and European universities. The NB-LAB promotes sustainable rural development and the responsible use of natural resources in the Amazon region. Specific objectives include the creation of two nature-based laboratories (NB-Labs) in Tena, Ecuador, and Iquitos, Peru. These laboratories will be equipped with modern facilities for experiential learning and research, and will be directly connected to local rural and indigenous communities, such as the Kokama Kukamiria, Iquito and Matsès in Peru, and the Kichwa and Shuar nationalities in Ecuador. In addition, the project seeks to establish international interdisciplinary research and development teams in which students can undertake mutually recognized internships. A key step in this project was the organization of a summer school at Ikiam University, which included six weeks of immersion in real research environments. This experience allowed students to live and work in the Amazon, interact with local communities and conduct research related to sustainable development and environmental protection.