Action D.1 Public awareness, dissemination planning and development of the dissemination pack Action Progress: See Dissemination and Conferences sections. Deliverable D1.1: Dedicated website in English, Greek, and Spanish This Deliverable refers to the dedicated Website (https://www.lifepureagroh2o.com/) of the Project made in English, Greek and Spanish languages. Its main pages are dedicated to the description of the project’s objective, the actions and results, the partners descriptions, the dissemination actions and the networking activities with other Horizon2020 and LIFE Projects. It also contains, financial information, news, and timeframe of actions. All dissemination material along with the events videos are uploaded. Deliverable D1.2: Facebook and twitter sites This Deliverable is related to public and relevant parties’ information and awareness raising activities via the electronic social media Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lifepureagroh2o/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/pureagroh2o?lang=el) . In this case, information presented in the website is revised, shortened aimed to quicker dissemination of the Project’s actions and possible different targeted groups. Deliverable D1.3: Video film The project’s 1st promotion Video film entitled “LIFEPureAgroH2O project presentation-video” which was developed on 1/7/2019 contains information related to the environmental problem targeted by the Project, the technology to be developed and applied and partners descriptions. Its duration is 15-minutes and it is subtitled. The video was presented in the 7th Hellenic Forum and during the project’s 1st Conference(17 January 2019), in Athens, Greece. A shorter 3-minute version entitled “LIFEPureAgroH2O cp-video”, conforming with digital-memory restrictions for web uploading, was also created. The 3-minute video is available on our web page (https://www.lifepureagroh2o.com/en/dissemination/) and the youtube.com site (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g9nIkNaiOA). Deliverable D1.4: TV curiosity-provoking spot The 1st TV curiosity-provoking spot was replaced at this first period of the Project with a TV-curiosity-provoking spot, which is a short presentation of a video produced by SKAI for the broad cast TV show “EcoNews” , which covers Environmental Issues in the channel. This video is available at the: Deliverable D1.5: Report on Press releases This Deliverable relates to press releases in digital format made for the 1st LIFE PureAgroH2O Conference. It also includes the list or recipients. Deliverable D1.6: Report on Interviews in mass media Four interviews took place in communication mass media, to promote the project. The interviews took place in 3 TV shows (“ECO News” at SKAI TV; “De Facto” at CRETA TV; and “The Roads of Development and Innovation.” at the National TV Channel ERT2) and 1 radio broadcast (“Drive and Travel” at SPORT 24 Radio), respectively. These interviews are part of the Deliverable, Delivery Date: 31/3/2020. All interviews are available at the relevant electronic material submitted with the MTR and at the following website links (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB9KT_LviVU&t=5s ; https://press.ert.gr/ert2/ert2-oi-dromoi-tis-anaptyxis-ena-odoiporiko-stin-kainotomia-kai-ston-politismo-07-07-2019/ Deliverable D1.7: Articles to newspapers This Deliverable relates to the dissemination actions for communication of the project via publication of articles to newspapers. Two articles of ZAGORIN with reference to the project were published at the Greek digital newspapers AGRICOLA and YPAITHROS. Both articles are submitted with the MTR. Deliverable D1.8: Newsletters in electronic and hard-copy These series of D-D1.8 refer to the three Newsletters of the Project that were published in English, Greek and Spanish languages. They were produced both electronically and on hard copy, distributed during different events and are available at https://www.lifepureagroh2o.com/news-events/ and Facebook. Deliverable D1.9: Four peer-reviewed Articles in open access journal The first peer-reviewed scientific research article entitled “Bifunctional g-C3N4/WO3 Thin Films for Photocatalytic Water Purification” written by M. Antoniadou et al., was published in the MDPI Journal “Water” (Water 2019, 11, 2439; doi:10.3390/w11122439). Deliverable D1.10: Informative posters presenting the main aspects of the LIFE PureAgroH2O project An informative poster presenting the main aspects of the LIFE PureAgroH2O project to be used in Workshops, International Exhibitions and Fora was printed. It was exhibited in the 7th Hellenic Forum for Science and Technology. In addition, two informative banners were printed used during the 1st LIFE_PureAgroH2O Workshop. An A3 size informative poster featuring the LIFE project was printed and placed atinterior spaces of the Beneficiaries’ entities. All posters are available at the Project’s website. Deliverable D1.11: Two on-site noticeboards featuring the LIFE logo and the names of the partners Two metallic Noticeboards (dimensions 180cm x 180cm) featuring LIFE PureAgroH2O were placed at ZAGORIN premises in Greece and Citricos del Andarax SAT premises in Spain. Deliverable D1.12: Report on organization of Workshops in Greece and Spain (including list of participants, agenda, presentations, and wrap-up notes with key conlusions) This Deliverable reports the 1st LIFE PureAgroH2O Conference that took place on 17 January 2020, in Athens, Greece. It includes the Conference flow video and sound/translations recordings, videos with statements of speakers, press releases, speakers’ presentations, participants list and workshop evaluation and photographic material. The Conference was attended 153 persons among which 2 Ministers, representatives of Greek Food Industries and their Chamber, academia and public. Deliverable D1.13: Report on presentations in scientific conferences/meetings/workshops This is a detailed report on the presentations of informative and scientific research works from the LIFE PureAgroH2O project partners in various Scientific Conferences, Meetings and Workshops. A total of ten participations are presented herein. For more info, please contact Dr E. Markellou (e.markellou@bpi.gr).
Distribution of informative printed material (leaflets) with description of the project objectives, the expected results and the benefits from implementation of the proposed technological innovations and a guidebook presenting the Integrated Wastewater Management Strategy printed in English, Greek, Spanish, French and Italian are prevised. A layman’s report presenting the project objectives, actions and results will be published in English, Greek and Spanish languages. Both electronic and printed formats will be prepared.
• LIFE PureAgroH2O web page (https://www.lifepureagroh2o.com/en/dissemination/) and
• YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB9KT_LviVU&t=5s).
Action D.2 Networking of the project
The “LIFE PureAgroH20” Newsletters will be sent to the coordinators of other LIFE+ Projects. including other groups of scientists. who have participated in relevant national and EU funded projects. Newsletter distribution will start immediately, and information will be sent electronically.
Coordinators of projects within the same thematic area (waste treatment/water polishing and reuse) will be informed about the objectives and expected results of “LIFE PureAgroH20” project and a request will be made to create a link to their projects with a short description sent by them, which will be uploaded in the “LIFE PureAgroH20” web site. An electronic forum will be created on month 12 aiming at attracting exchange of ideas and information.
During the 6 Workshops, which are integral part of the dissemination actions, there will be a session in each devoted to the presentation of the main actions, achievements and deliverables of other LIFE+ ENV projects. During the workshops, projects’ representatives, will be invited in a round table with the industry and regulators. Bilateral meeting will also be organized during or after the Workshops in the premises of either NCSR-0 or BPI.
Dissemination materials will be distributed to the recipients with a request to forward them to their colleagues/collaborators from other institutes in the countries or other countries. if they consider that there is valuable information.
Action Progress: LIFE PureAgroH2O participated with an exhibition stand n the 7th Hellenic Forum for Science and Technology, which took place at NCSRD, 9-11.07.2019. BPI became member of the Water Reuse Europe, an industry-focused not-for-profit association. WRE aims to create a collective identity for the water reuse sector across Europe.
During the 1st LIFE PureAgroH2O, networking actions with other LIFE Projects (LIFE13 ENV/ES/000488 LIFE Aquemfree, LIFE17 ENV/ES/000203 LIFE AgremSO3il), and a HORIZON 2020 Project, HYDROUSA was achieved. European Industries with expertise on water reuse management (QStone Capital, Nijhuis Industries), which showed great interest in the technology used the project. Networking was achieved with the Hellenic Federation of Food Industries (SEVT), and the GREEN FUND of Ministry of Environment and Energy.
Scientific participation in the Workshop of Water Reuse Europe Knowledge Exchange Event 2019, held in Lille, on 21/10/2019. LIFE PureAgroH2O participated at LIFE Platform Meeting on Chemicals in Vilnius, Lithuania, 27-28/11/2019, as well as at LIFE Waste-Water Treatment Platform Meeting Making Water Fit for LIFE in Barcelona, Spain, 29-30/01/2020. The Action is being implemented successfully.
Deliverable D2.1: Scientific Integration Report
Extensive networking activities have been carried out and reported in this Deliverable. The project was presented in the website of Water Re-Use Network, an industry-focused not-for-profit association aimed to create a collective identity for the water reuse sector across Europe, and in the WRE Knowledge Exchange Event 2019. Beneficiaries have participated in the LIFE Platform meeting on Chemicals & Indicator Workshop, 2019 Lithuania and LIFE Waste-Water Treatment Platform Meeting Making Water Fit for LIFE, 2020, Spain. The Greek Federation of Food Industry (SEVT) was contacted and a close collaboration is established. The same holds with Technology Developing companies. Other consortia from EU funded Projects have been contacted and a forum is to be discussed and be created soon. Information of these projects is uploaded in our Project’s website and social media. Last, the 1st LIFEPureAgroH2O conference was organized with the objective to establish a network of stakeholders (academia, industry and policy makers) who will be informed on the benefits of water re-use and the PNFR technology.
Deliverable D2.2: Report of recipients receiving dissemination materials
In this Deliverable, the events, and the names of the participants to the events in Greece and in Spain, where/to whom dissemination material of LIFE PureAgroH2O was distributed, are presented. The list of recipients of the electronic invitation to the 1st LIFE PureAgroH2O Conference, as well as the link (https://www.lifepureagroh2o.com/?ddownload=1662) to the informative brochure of the Project is also included in this Deliverable.
For more info, please contact Dr E. Markellou (e.markellou@bpi.gr).
Action D.3: Industrialisation & commercialisation
This action will be implemented through the following list of sub-activities:
- Investment analysis and final economic feasibility
- Market/competitor analysis
- Marketing activities
- Exploitation & commercialisation plan (Master Plan)
- Additional dissemination activities
- Replicability and Transferability Plan
In addition to the definition of the target groups (EU-level instrument on water reuse, Greek and European agricultural policy makers, The Public, Potential commercial end users and WWT technology providers, The Research and Academic community), the commercialization strategy of the project encompasses the definition of the major messages to achieve the maximum impact, the identification of the most suitable dissemination channels and the insurance that exploitation goes beyond the project itself, preparing the transition towards industrial and commercial uptake. A “Master Plan” for the industrialization of the PNFR technology will be developed after having safeguarded pre-existing know-how by establishing the project’s IP rights (IPR) settlement scheme. The replicability and transferability plan of the novel PNFR technology will be also settled, addressing the IPR terms under which the pre-pilot scale PNFR could become open access to the industry and a decision-making procedure on whether the proposed PNFR technology could be implemented for the treatment of waste water from variable sources.