Social awareness raising content and activities (formal, non-formal and informal), also by thinking out of the box (visits to demo sites or establish portable soil health showrooms)
Comms & Dissemination
Common to soil LLs
The PREPSOIL Business Model Canvas (BMC) for Living Labs (LLs) & Lighthouses (LHs) in the Mission Soil is a tailor-made tool that considers the specificities of Soil LLs and LHs to support and inspire these initiatives to find a strategy for their long-term sustainability. [read more]
To achieve this, the PREPSOIL BMC offers practical examples based on different exercises conducted in the PREPSOIL project. These examples can be found below and can be filtered according to different soil uses (agriculture, forestry, (post-)industrial, and (peri-)urban), as well as different elements, and spheres of intervention within each of the elements.
These examples are to serve as guidance and inspiration for the design of Business Models for Soil LLs, acknowledging the uniqueness of each of them in terms of the ambition, capacities, and context in which the LL operates.
For more information on the BMC methodology please see PREPSOIL Report on LL/LH business model plans (D4.2)
For a step-by-step guide on how to use the BMC see Business Model Canvas for Soil Living Labs and Lighthouses: A guide for users
Download your working copy of the BMC here
Demonstrate activities for soil health challenges
Comms & Dissemination
Common to soil LLs
Co-design processes to design more socio-economically sustainable solutions and overcome regulatory barriers
Collaborations & Partnerships
Common to soil LLs
Expand citizen science projects
Collaborations & Partnerships
Common to soil LLs
More discussions with stakeholders of different nature on how tools can be improved from a soil point of view
Collaborations & Partnerships
Common to soil LLs
Foster collaboration between landowners, managers and researchers
Collaborations & Partnerships
Common to soil LLs
Living Labs offer a dynamic platform for pioneering climate-smart, sustainable soil management practices, essential for mitigating and adapting to climate change. By fostering collaborative innovation, Living Labs raise awareness and deepen knowledge about soil health, ensuring long-term environmental and social benefits. This approach stabilizes and increases local, healthy food production, enhancing climate resilience and supporting sustainable practices. Engaging stakeholders at all levels, Living Labs harness collective expertise to develop and adapt solutions tailored to local constraints, promoting soil biodiversity and conservation
Common to soil LLs
Public Value
Living Labs offer comprehensive support in utilizing advanced tools, significantly reducing risks in the prototype phase. By assisting SMEs with testing and development during their innovation processes, Living Labs enable the creation of smart soil health solutions and services. Through user panels, co-creation tools, and dedicated labs, they provide access to essential knowledge and networks, ensuring that innovations are robust, effective, and ready for market deployment. This collaborative approach empowers SMEs to develop high-quality solutions while minimizing risks and accelerating the path to success
Common to soil LLs
Business Value
Green Competence Centers
Common to soil LLs
HHRR & Expertise
Fields: experimental and demo sites for implementing and testing soil health practices
Common to soil LLs
Infrastructure & Equipment
Social scientists, researchers, and field workers
Common to soil LLs
HHRR & Expertise
Methods for involving local communities and stakeholders in soil health initiatives
Common to soil LLs
HHRR & Expertise