HOOP D4.1 Novel Circular Business Models applied in the value chain of bio-waste valorisation

In the framework of HOOP WP4 titled “PDA Circular Bio-based Business Models” the aim is to provide PDA in order to support circular bio-based projects in Lighthouse Cities and Regions. In particular, within the actions included in WP4 the development of an integrated Circular Business Model (CBM) typology focused on bio-waste as well as a new circular valuation method will take place. Moreover, tailored Lighthouse Business Model (TLBM) will be provided to Lighthouse Cities and Regions as well as assistance in order to develop the full potential of their solutions for the future implementation of the circular business models. Particularly, in the context of the Task 4.1 entitled “Screening of the existing innovative circular business models for Urban Circular Bioeconomy” the aim is to focus on the identification of CBMs for bio-waste valorisation and the development of a CBM typology which will be able to incorporate also other business cases of bio-waste valorization in the future.

In this deliverable, the methodological approach for the identification of CBMs for bio-waste is described. Furthermore, the analysis of the CBMs behind 15 successful solutions for bio-waste valorization is presented and a template business canvas for bio-waste valorization is proposed. Additionally, a new integrated CBM typology focused on bio-waste is developed and presented as well as drivers and barriers related to the implementation of circular business models in bio-waste valorization.