D4.6 Toolkit Requirements Analysis (BioINSouth project)

Deliverable D4.6 Toolkit Requirements Analysis outlines the integration of a comprehensive suite of methodologies and tools into a structured and user-friendly digital toolkit. Developed within the framework of prior project activities, this toolkit will be made accessible to stakeholders through the project’s official website, with a potential contribution to the European Commission’s Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy. The objective is to provide a systematic, robust, and sustainable resource that enhances the ability of bio-based industries and other stakeholders, including public and private researchers, toassess environmental impacts, integrate circular economy principles, and make informed decisions based on scientific data. In particular, the toolkit aims to provide effective support to the methodologies and tools provided in BioINSouth Work Package 4 which, in turn, provide assessment and monitoring of environmental impacts and circularity of bio-based industries. The process described in Task 4.6 follows three key phases. First, Requirements Analysis and Specification ensures the toolkit meets user expectations. This includes authentication features, data storage and management capabilities, external data access, and output format considerations. Precise environmental parameters, conversion factors, and calculation methods are also defined.Next, Data Analysis and Content Enrichment is conducted in collaboration with key partners leading WP4 tasks related to impact assessment and monitoring systems (LEITAT, UNINA, UNIMIB) to integrate environmental and circularity insights. Informative content is developed to guide bio-based industries in assessing their environmental footprint and improving sustainability practices. Finally, in the Development, Testing, Release, and Maintenance phase of this task generates the first version of BioINSouth Toolkit due at M14 (D4.7 BioINSouth Toolkit), INNEN will develop and deploy the first version of the toolkit, ensuring long-term usability through continuous updates, user feedback integration, and system maintenance. Moreover, the toolkit will evolve throughout the project’s duration, adapting to emerging needs, advanced features, and possible requirements, ensuring its effectiveness and long-term impact on the bioeconomy sector. Further information about the project and its outputs is available at: https://www.bioinsouth.eu/.