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.  []

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

PREPSOIL BMC

Reduced exposure to soil contaminants, leading to improved public health outcomes

(Post-)Industrial land use type
Social

Potential cost savings in stormwater management and increased property values

(Peri-)Urban land use type
Economic

Better water retention and reduced runoff, decreasing flood risks

(Peri-)Urban land use type
Economic

Informing and influencing urban planning and environmental policies

(Peri-)Urban land use type
Economic

Improved soil fertility and structure through sustainable urban practices

(Peri-)Urban land use type
Environmental

Greater diversity of plant and animal life in urban areas

(Peri-)Urban land use type
Environmental

Enhanced green spaces contribute to better air quality and public health

(Peri-)Urban land use type
Environmental

Increased urban resilience to climate change impacts through better soil and water management

(Peri-)Urban land use type
Environmental

Hands-on learning experiences for residents and students about soil health and sustainability

(Peri-)Urban land use type
Social

Project and ideas contest for companies

Common to all LLs
Engagement Activities

(Digital) surveys

Common to all LLs
Engagement Activities

Co-creation workshops, interviews and discussion groups

Common to all LLs
Engagement Activities