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Startup of the SOILL support structure for SOIL Living Labs

Project description

A one-stop support structure for Soil Health Living Labs and Lighthouses

The EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ aims to establish 100 Soil Health Living Labs and Lighthouses (SHLL/LHs) to accelerate the transition to healthy soils by 2030. The European Network of Living Labs leads the Framework Partnership SOILL, which coordinates, supports, expands and promotes the network of 100 SHLL/LHs. The EU-funded SOILL-Startup project will collaborate with the first waves of SHLL/LHs and other key stakeholders to co-design and launch the SOILL one-stop structure for SHLL/LHs, providing comprehensive support, information, capacity building and monitoring. It will extend the SHLL/LHs network, promote engagement and matchmaking, and facilitate collaboration opportunities. SOILL-Startup aims to enhance the visibility and accessibility of the SHLL/LHs and their achievements while facilitating knowledge exchange, synergy creation and solution uptake.

Objective

"The ""A Soil Deal for Europe"" Mission aims to accelerate the transition to healthy soils by 2030 through the establishment of 100 Soil Health Living Labs and Lighthouses (SHLL/LHs) that will drive the development and adoption of solutions. The Framework Partnership SOILL, led by ENoLL (the international association of certified Living Labs), has been created to coordinate, support, expand, and promote the network of 100 SHLL/LHs.
During the initial two years of SOILL, the SOILL-Startup project will collaborate with the first waves of SHLL/LHs and key stakeholders to launch the SOILL one-stop structure. This involves: 1) Establishing a high-quality structure for SHLL/LHs with clear processes and procedures. A web-based Hub will be created to facilitate outreach, collaboration, support, and monitoring within and beyond the 100 SHLL/LHs network. 2) Providing comprehensive support to SHLL/LHs for a harmonized and sustainable approach within the network. This includes capacity building through training and supporting tools on methodologies, technical aspects, and cross-cutting areas. Regular monitoring and evaluation of SHLL/LHs will be conducted based on a consolidated assessment framework. 3) Supporting network expansion by promoting, engaging, matchmaking, and advising applicants to Mission calls. Events will be organized to showcase funding opportunities, provide examples, and disseminate information on the SHLL/LH concept and its implementation. Webinars, coaching, and matchmaking will assist applicants in conceptualization and consortia creation for their applications. 4) Facilitating knowledge exchange, collaboration, and synergy creation within the SHLL/LHs network and the wider community. SOILL-Startup will enhance the visibility and accessibility of the SHLL/LHs, their work, and achievements. Mutual-learning events, collaborative platforms, mutual visits, and matchmaking will facilitate collaboration opportunities, knowledge sharing, and solution uptake."

Coordinator

EUROPEAN NETWORK OF LIVING LABS IVZW
Net EU contribution
€ 423 937,50
Address
KUNSTLAAN 6
1210 SINT JOOST TEN NOODE
Belgium

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Region
Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad
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Other
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Total cost
€ 423 937,50

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