Support remediation in contamination sites and their surroundings, and transform (post-) industrial and brownfield land to other uses
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Economic, Policy & Regulatory Support
Practical Guidance for Sustainable Strategies
The PREPSOIL Business Model Canvas (BMC) for Soil Living Labs (LLs) and Lighthouses (LHs) is a tailor-made tool created to support these initiatives in designing strategies for long-term stability. Built with the specific needs of Soil LLs and LHs in mind, the canvas offers a structured yet flexible framework to guide decision-making and communicate value to stakeholders. [Click here to read more]
Real-World Insights, Rooted in Practice
As part of the PREPSOIL process, practical insights were gathered across a range of activities supporting LL and LH business model development. These examples reflect the lived experience of LLs and have been mapped to the various elements of the BMC.
To help users navigate this knowledge, the insights have been classified based on their relevance:
- Common to all LLs – insights that apply regardless of the LL’s theme or land use context
- Common to Soil LLs – applicable to any LL focused on soil-related challenges
- Land use-specific – tailored for LLs working in agriculture, forestry, (post-)industrial, or (peri-)urban settings
Explore the Filterable Catalogue
In this page, you'll find a filterable catalogue of insights linked to specific BMC elements and spheres of intervention. You can browse by:
- Land Use Focus – agriculture, forestry, (post-)industrial, or (peri-)urban
- Element – e.g., Key Stakeholders, Value Proposition, Revenue Streams
- Sphere of Intervention – thematic focus within each element
For example, an agricultural LL looking for real-world insights of private sector engagement can select “Agriculture” under the Focus filter, and “Private Sector” under the 4. Key Stakeholders element.
These insights are intended to guide and inspire LLs and LHs as they build their own business models—recognizing that each lab’s ambition, capacity, and local context is unique.
Projects funded under the EU Mission Soil initiative should also ensure that their business models reflect the objectives outlined in the Mission Soil Implementation Plan, as well as the land use type they aim to address. This focus is essential for shaping effective and sustainable strategies.
Additional Resources
PREPSOIL Report on LL/LH Business Model Plans (D4.2)
A deeper dive into the methodology and development process behind the BMC.
Business Model Canvas for Soil Living Labs and Lighthouses: A Guide for Users
Detailed instructions and guiding questions for completing each section of the canvas.
Regenerate economic activities in post-industrial areas
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Economic, Policy & Regulatory Support
Incentivize transformations to enhance restorations through reclamation, regeneration, remediation, reuse, upcycle plans and projects
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Economic, Policy & Regulatory Support
Redirect spatial planning and design practices to support provision of ecosystem services
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Economic, Policy & Regulatory Support
Support circularity in terms of sustainable, local and energy solutions (e.g. aquifer thermal energy storing, aquathermal energy, geothermic heat, etc.)
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Economic, Policy & Regulatory Support
Follow novel approaches in housing, which limit land take and soil sealing
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Economic, Policy & Regulatory Support
Test and discuss soil management limiting dispersion and transfer of contaminants to humans and the ecosystem, alternative crop production in the areas with elevated soil contaminants, land management, and planning to reduce negative effects
Research & Development
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Develop innovative cost-effective, and non-invasive (to soil) sustainable, gentle and green remediation techniques
Research & Development
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Develop sustainable and risk-based land management strategies involving soil health
Research & Development
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Run experimental set ups which include nature-based solutions and the integration of mixed production
Research & Development
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Improve soil literacy on urban soils
Comms & Dissemination
(Post-)Industrial land use type
Co-creation of monitoring mechanisms on soil health and its effects on residents
Collaborations & Partnerships
(Post-)Industrial land use type