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]
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:
In this page, you'll find a filterable catalogue of insights linked to specific BMC elements and spheres of intervention. You can browse by:
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.
A deeper dive into the methodology and development process behind the BMC.
Detailed instructions and guiding questions for completing each section of the canvas.
Address key soil health related problems considering circular economy (e.g. implementing a system that converts agricultural waste - such as crop residues and animal manure - into organic fertilizers through composting and anaerobic digestion)
Support climate change adaptation, and awarenessof higher flood, landslide, erosion, fire risks
To prevent hazards (presence of toxic and harmful elements) to reduce pollution and improve structure and biodiversity
Putting precision agriculture in the service of soil health
Reduce desertification
Reduce soil pollution and enhance restoration
Stop soil sealing
Prevent soil erosion by applying regenerative agricultural techniques
Improve soil structure to enhance soil biodiversity
Promote the use of sustainable agri-practices to farmer community to minimize negative environmental impact
Conserve soil organic carbon stocks
Reduce desertification