D4.2 - New business models

This deliverable provides a detailed analysis of the current business models within the pilot regions, with a particular focus on the core operations and byproducts of the blue bio-based sector.Insights were gathered through structured interviews, workshops, and focus groups, building on the protocols and results outlined in D3.1 and D3.2.The analysis is structured in two key steps:1. Baseline Model Analysis: A comprehensive review of data from D3.1 and D3.2 to define the baseline model.2. Current Business Model Assessment Using the Business Model Canvas Framework: Categorization of findings within the Business Model Canvas framework, offering a detailed explanation of its indicators and opportunities and challenges for sustainable business development. This process highlights areas for improvement and serves as a foundation for assessing and developing new sustainable business models within the blue bio-based sector across the three pilot regions of the BlueRev project.These findings form a critical input for D4.2, helping to bridge the gap between current practices and future opportunities for sustainable innovation within the blue bio-based sector. The deliverable also lays the groundwork for future activities in WP4, including workshops and interviews.Initial findings from D3.2 emphasize the need for more granular data to explore untapped potential in the blue bio-based sector. This need will be addressed through participatory sessions planned under WP4, ensuring an inclusive approach to identifying, refining, and scaling sustainable business innovations.