D3.1 - BBioNets online knowledge platform - initial version

Deliverable 3.1 1 AUTHOR: IUNG DATE: October 2024 BBioNets online knowledge platform - initial version DELIVERABLE D3.1 Deliverable 3.1 2 Document information Document ID D3.1 Title BBioNets online knowledge platform Work Package WP3 – Knowledge Creation & Transfer Due Date 31/10/2024 Delivery Date 30/10/2024 Dissemination Level PU-fully open Partner Responsible IUNG Main Authors Magdalena Borzęcka - IUNG Małgorzata Wydra - IUNG Michał Włoga - IUNG Peer reviewers Reviewer 1 Iakovos Delioglanis – FOCUS ST Reviewer 2 Dimitrios Moustakis – AFS Coordinator Carmen Girón Domínguez – MTU Document history Version Date Main modifications Author(s) 0.1 10/10/2024 1st Draft of the Deliverable IUNG 0.2 21/10/2024 2nd Draft of the Deliverable after modifications suggested by AFS, FOCUS, MTU IUNG 1.0 30/10/2024 Final version ready for submission IUNG © 2024 by BBioNets consortium is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0. 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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4 2 BBioNets online knowledge platform structure .............................................................................. 5 2.1 BBioNets platform design objectives ...................................................................................... 5 2.1.1 Section 1: BBioNets Technology Inventory (T2.1) ........................................................... 5 2.1.2 Section 2: BBTs assessment tool (T2.2) ........................................................................... 7 2.1.3 Section 3: Regional dynamics (T2.3) ................................................................................ 8 2.1.4 Section 4: Knowledge transfer ........................................................................................ 8 3 BBioNets Platform technical description ........................................................................................ 9 3.1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 9 3.1.2 System Directory Structure ............................................................................................. 9 3.1.3 Themes and Plugins ......................................................................................................... 9 3.1.4 Customization and Development .................................................................................. 10 4 The BBioNets Platform Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy .................................... 11 5 Dissemination and exploitation of BBioNets results ..................................................................... 12 5.1 Collaboration with EIP-AGRI and AKIS within the EU CAP Network ..................................... 12 5.2 The EU-FarmBook Online Platform ....................................................................................... 13 6 Conclusions .................................................................................................................................... 14 Appendix I .............................................................................................................................................. 15 List of Figures Figure 1. BBioNets online knowledge platform structure ....................................................................... 5 Figure 2. Inventory of BBTs as presented on the BBioNets knowledge platform ................................... 6 Figure 3. Example of BBT factsheet based on Manure Pellet: fertilizer produced from manure; detailed information on this BBT is divided into two columns: regarding the technology (left column) and the Operational Group (right column) ............................................................................................. 7 Figure 4. Regional dynamics section presenting information on Represented Regions ......................... 8 Table of Abbreviations Abbreviation Description AKIS Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System BBT Bio-Based Technology CAP Common Agricultural Policy D Deliverable EIP-AGRI European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural productivity and Sustainability GDPR General Data Protection Regulation WP Work Package 3 Executive Summary The document provides a comprehensive overview of the BBioNets online knowledge platform. It opens with an Introduction, outlining the purpose of the Platform and its role in supporting bio-based technologies. The core of the document focuses on the BBioNets platform structure and its design objectives. This includes detailed descriptions of key components, such as the Bio-Based Technology Inventory (T2.1), which catalogues available technologies, the BBTs assessment tool (T2.2), which helps evaluate these technologies, the High-level study of regional dynamics (T2.3), analysing regional factors that influence the adoption of BBTs, as well as educational resources produced by the BBioNets consortium. The design of the knowledge platform serves its underlying aim - fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing among farmers and foresters across European regions. A technical description of the platform provides details on its system structure, the use of themes and plugins, and guidelines for customization and development. These sections provide insights into the Platform's functionality. The document also covers the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy, ensuring that users understand the legal and privacy-related aspects of interacting with the Platform. The conclusion summarizes key points and provides insights into the possible ways of utilization of the Platform facilitating realisation of the project’s main objectives. An Appendix is included to provide supplementary information on the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy. 4 1 Introduction The objective of this deliverable is to present the functionalities and content of the initial version of BBioNets online knowledge platform developed under Task 3.2. The platform is a free online repository, designed to provide easy access to the material collected and generated throughout the BBioNets project lifespan in an accessible and appealing way, with the aim to encourage and facilitate the uptake of BBTs among agriculture and forestry stakeholders. This deliverable is arranged into sections corresponding to different work packages which will produce the content of the BBioNets platform, namely the BBioNets inventory (T2.1), BBTs assessment tool (T2.2) and all relevant outcomes of WP2, as well as educational material (T3.1), followed by general information about the functionalities of the platform, the terms and conditions access, and privacy policy. The platform has been launched in October 2024 (M12) with all its intended functionalities and content already produced. Its operation will be constantly monitored while its content will be enriched during the project lifespan. 5 2 BBioNets online knowledge platform structure 2.1 BBioNets platform design objectives The BBioNets Platform was designed to provide access to the material collected during the project implementation, through a user-friendly, intuitive interface. The Platform will function as a free online repository and gradually integrate all relevant outcomes generated within Work Packages 2 and 3, which include: the BBioNets inventory (T2.1), BBTs assessment tool (T2.2), high-level analysis of the dynamics of Represented Regions (T2.3) as well as educational material created within T3.1. To meet the above objectives, the structure of BBioNets platform has been carefully designed to align with the specific Tasks generating content of the online repository, as presented in Figure 1. Figure 1. BBioNets online knowledge platform structure 2.1.1 Section 1: BBioNets Technology Inventory (T2.1) The first section of the BBioNets knowledge platform presents the results of the partners’ effort to identify and analyse Bio-Based Technologies developed and implemented by EIP-AGRI Operational Groups. The collected information (i.e. the “inventory of BBTs”) is presented in a clear and concise manner, specifically tailored to the needs of farmers and foresters. It will allow its Users to browse through or filter the information based on specific categories. The BBioNets inventory is a result of Task 2.1 BBioNets inventory and knowledge collection (Task Leader: CEA). Within this Task, an inventory of Bio-Based Technologies (BBTs) developed by Operational Groups will be created following a methodology developed by the Task Leader. The BBioNets knowledge platform will present the collected information on BBTs in a clear and concise 6 manner, specifically tailored to the needs of farmers and foresters. It will allow its Users to browse through or filter the information based on specific categories. The information can be filtered by: a) country of the Operational Group (‘country’), b) relevant sector of BBT application (‘sector’), c) feedstock the specific BBT is dedicated for (‘feedstock’), and d) area of the BBT’s impact (‘focus area’). Additionally, the filtering engine allows searching by specific keywords. Figure 2. presents the list of BBTs according to main categories, along with the filtering options. As the inventory expands, more advanced filtering options may become necessary to enhance the search functionality. Additional filtering categories will be introduced based on feedback received from the platform’s users and consultations with the partner overall responsible for the development of the BBTs inventory. Figure 2. Inventory of BBTs as presented on the BBioNets knowledge platform More detailed information about each BBT is accessible by clicking on a specific row in the table (see Figure 2). Each BBT is presented separately on a dedicated page providing comprehensive information relevant to potential BBT users. The page includes information about the Operational Group responsible for the BBT development, as well as detailed description of the technology, as shown in Figure 3. 7 Figure 3. Example of BBT factsheet based on Manure Pellet: fertilizer produced from manure; detailed information on this BBT is divided into two columns: regarding the technology (left column) and the Operational Group (right column) 2.1.2 Section 2: BBTs assessment tool (T2.2) The online tool for cost-effectiveness analysis of BBTs is being developed in Task 2.2 BBTs assessment tool (Task Leader: MTU). The tool will offer quantitative (investment costs, operation costs, processing capacity etc.) and qualitative (added value, process complexity, etc.) evaluation of BBTs. Its objective is to facilitate the process of matching the available technologies to the needs and resources of agricultural and forestry stakeholders. The analysis will be first conducted for the project targeted regions. Later, the tool will be made available to all stakeholders for individual use, offering analyses tailored to their specific needs based on their own input variables. Remark: The “BBTs assessment tool” section is currently under development and is expected to be incorporated into the BBioNets platform at a later stage, after validation performed by the BBioNets consortium and Advisory Board members. The final version of the tool, with a user manual, will be available by M36. 14 6 Conclusions BBioNets online knowledge platform is an open access dynamic solution to address specific operational needs of the BBioNets community. Its underlying architecture, security features, and extensible design provide a reliable platform for managing content and delivering a high-quality user experience. The ongoing integration of new technologies and the adaptability of the platform ensure that it will continue to meet the evolving requirements of BBioNets community. A key feature of the platform is its ability to provide long-term access to BBioNets’ outputs. It will host essential tools like the BBioNets inventory (T2.1) and the BBTs assessment tool (T2.2), as well as all outcomes from WP2 and educational materials produced under T3.1. This repository will be accessible via the project’s website and will be maintained for five years after the completion of the project. Additionally, the platform will integrate with the EU-wide interactive knowledge reservoir, EUFarmBook, ensuring broader access of project results. By centralizing resources and ensuring easy access to actionable knowledge, the BBioNets online knowledge platform (T3.2) will serve as a key tool for fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing across Europe. BBioNets aims to maximize the impact of its practical results presented on the platform by targeting Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) stakeholders. The knowledge produced will be widely disseminated through AKIS channels, ensuring that farmers, foresters, and other primary producers benefit from BBioNets’ resources. This will be achieved by organizing capacity-building activities for regional intermediaries, which will encourage the optimal use of BBioNets platform tools and facilitate exploitation of results. Cross-regional collaboration will be promoted using the platform, enabling the exchange of knowledge and concepts across various European Transnational Regions. 15 Appendix I 16 17 18 19 [email protected] www.bbionets.eu @bbionets-eu @bbionets.eu @bbionets_eu @bbionets_eu @BBioNetsEU