Result 2
Result 2 was achieved through the documented uptake and practical application of the DECIDE Toolbox and its components by all 16 project partners and five additional organisations across the Danube Region. It brings together digital tools, methods and learning resources to support the development and implementation of Circular Economy Business Models (CEBMs). Its integrated approach enables organisations to identify circular opportunities, analyse value chains, develop business models, assess impacts and plan implementation. The Toolbox supports circular transformation across five sectors: Food, Textiles, Smart Cities, Packaging and Second-Life Batteries.
Project partners applied DECIDE tools and methods in research, education, SME support, advisory services, circular business model development and Pilot Actions. Uptake was further supported through workshops, scientific publications, conferences, practical demonstrations and cooperation with regional stakeholders.
For example, ZD.BB GmbH integrated DECIDE tools, training materials and best practices into its Academy programme, SME support services and regional knowledge transfer activities. Continued use is envisaged through follow-up initiatives such as the regional KIRBE project and a proposed Interreg Alpine Space project.
Five transnational Pilot Actions demonstrated the practical application of DECIDE solutions in the Food, Textiles, Smart Cities, Packaging and Second-Life Batteries sectors, validating their relevance for circular business model development.
Pilot Action 1: Food Sector, Romania
Pilot Action 2 Textile Sector, Austria
Pilot Action 3 Smart City, Germany
Pilot Action 4 Packaging, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pilot Action 5 Battery Sector, Moldova
All 16 project partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding, confirming their commitment to the continued application, dissemination and sustainable use of DECIDE results beyond the project duration.
The documented uptake, practical application and transfer of the DECIDE Toolbox by project partners and additional organisations during project implementation demonstrate the achievement of Result 2 and provide a foundation for continued use beyond the project.