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[[File:21-04-27 Tech4Biowaste sq-n.png|thumb|Tech4Biowaste project logo]]
'''TECH4BIOWASTE'''<br/>
'''TECH4BIOWASTE'''<br/>
A DYNAMIC DATABASE OF RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES OF BIO-WASTE UTILISATION
A DYNAMIC DATABASE OF RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES OF BIO-WASTE UTILISATION


Bio-waste is a key waste stream in Europe with a high potential for contributing to a more circular economy. The Tech4Biowaste project will pave the way for deployment of bio-waste technologies and technology configurations by setting-up a database providing a comprehensive technology overview (TRL4-9) for the valorisation of bio-waste (food waste and garden waste) into value added applications including organic soil improvers, fertilisers, organic chemicals, fuels and energy.
Bio-waste is a key waste stream in Europe with a high potential for contributing to a more circular economy. The Tech4Biowaste project will pave the way for deployment of bio-waste technologies and technology configurations by setting-up a database providing a comprehensive technology overview (TRL4-9) for the valorisation of bio-waste (food waste, garden waste, municipal waste) into value added applications including organic soil improvers, fertilisers, organic chemicals, fuels and energy.


The database content will be determined jointly with actors across the bio-waste value chain. Technology providers can showcase new and emerging technologies, even at lower TRL. Technology searchers can analyse and compare bio-waste valorisation technologies. Both categories of users can assess their commercialisation potential through the associated decision support tool.
The database content will be determined jointly with actors across the bio-waste value chain. Technology providers can showcase new and emerging technologies, even at lower TRL. Technology searchers can analyse and compare bio-waste valorisation technologies. Both categories of users can assess their commercialisation potential through the associated decision support tool.
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Tech4Biowaste will mobilise stakeholders (incl. intended users and contributors) for direct involvement (Co-creation, Training, Testing Panel, and Advisory Board) e.g. in the design of the database, in the development of a continuation and expansion scenario and finally for the Business Plan targeting sustained growth and continuity of the open platform
Tech4Biowaste will mobilise stakeholders (incl. intended users and contributors) for direct involvement (Co-creation, Training, Testing Panel, and Advisory Board) e.g. in the design of the database, in the development of a continuation and expansion scenario and finally for the Business Plan targeting sustained growth and continuity of the open platform


The two-year project started on 1 April 2021.
== Objectives ==
Main objectives of the Tech4Biowaste project are:
*To offer stakeholders along the bio-based value-chain with different backgrounds and expertise a '''one-stop and comprehensive bio-waste technology overview''' that allows to analyse and compare bio-waste valorisation technologies.
* To reach the stakeholders through offering high visibility and unique features based on the '''latest IT technologies''' as well as '''co-creation''' and '''training''' opportunities, generating significant database usage for those interested in bio-waste utilisation and valorisation technologies.
* To pave the way for the '''deployment of bio-waste technologies''' and technology configurations by assessing the '''commercialisation potential''' with respect to continuity planning for technology suppliers, technology searchers and users reflecting regional differences in bio-waste availability and composition.
* To generate and engage an increasing number of database users for future '''database expansion''' by embedding and integrating the bio-waste technology database into the Renewable Carbon Community platform. Thus actively targeting stakeholders within the broader areas of biomass utilisation and linked technologies.
* To ensure the '''long-term operation''' of the database by setting up a business model and governance structure for the platform.
 
== History and timeline ==
[[File:Tech4Biowaste Timeline.png|thumb|Timeline of the Tech4Biowaste project]]
The Tech4Biowaste project officially startet in April 2021. In general, the project is divided in 4 phases which are:
 
* Feasibility
* Validation
* Roll-out
* Expansion
 
After the official end of the project in April 2023 the Tech4Biowaste database continues its operation and will be available for users and contributors.


== Consortium and management structure ==
== Consortium and management structure ==