H2020 700191 STORM - D11.1: Project viability analysis

After a project brief description (common to other deliverables), dedicated to people who are reading this document separated from all the other project deliverables, the following parts start with principles identification in chapter 2. An overall definition of the surrounding context is provided through the PESTLE analysis carried on at European level as well at each pilot country level. A summarising view is provided to evidence key factors that could condition STORM viability.

In the following chapter the SWOT analysis is provided considering the project as a whole; detailed analysis will be provided in D11.2 related to each PUDFs. In chapter 5 a method to monitor viability during the project life is provided and it will be in place starting from M13.

A key factor for STORM viability beyond the project life is to have a clear fund raising mechanism that could guarantee a future to the project; this point in its main schemas is described in chapter 6. Chapter 7 addresses stakeholders roles as they are perceived at this stage of the project, while the following one identifies the social impact of STORM in each pilot community

Being in the first phase of the project with pilots ready to start, this document provides a guideline for activities the project is performing in order to keep the very heterogeneous framework of competences working in the team focused to project viability principles.

We can anticipate here some of the conclusions identifying three main factors (apart from regulatory ones), that could affect the viability of the project:

1. Creation of a common communication pathway among different competences in place;
2. Involve stakeholders and discuss with them suggestions how to face constraints viewed from the outside;
3. Have in place technologies effective for users independently from their profile

A general acknowledgement should be given to all partners who participate actively in the research and collection of material to prepare this deliverable. They have been cited in the authors list.