ENCIRCLE Deliverables
WP1: Project Management
D1.1 – Project reference manual and risk management
Due date: 31/12/2024 – Task leader: FORTH
Project reference manual and risk management (EN) Quality practices such as the Quality Management Plan that includes the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Quality Improvement processes will be documented in Deliverable D1.1. In addition, Deliverable D1.1 will mitigate the effects of any risks that may arise during the lifespan of the project, performing the appropriate risk management activities.
D1.2 – Data Management Plan
Due date: 31/03/2025 – Task leader: DUR
Data Management Plan (EN) Deliverable D1.2 will document the Data Management Plan that shall be regularly updated and encompass all research data that the project will generate, gather, and further analyze throughout its duration.
D1.3 – ENCIRCLE legal, ethical and societal framework
Due date: 31/03/2026 – Task leader: DUR
ENCIRCLE legal, ethical and societal framework (EN) Deliverable D1.3 will analyze the applicable legal and ethical frameworks for developing ENCIRCLE technologies and will be presented to technical partners in order to guide the responsible development of the ENCIRCLE IIoT network and the digital marketplace.
D1.4 – Legal, ethical and societal integrated impact assessment
Due date: 30/09/2027 – Task leader: DUR
Legal, ethical and societal integrated impact assessment (EN) Deliverable D1.4 will document the ethical, legal, and societal impacts posed by ENCIRCLE technologies, addressing both the internal impacts related to conducting the research and the external impacts concerning the end product.
D1.5 – Interim Management Report 1st
Due date: 31/03/2025 – Task leader: CERTH
Interim Management Report 1st (EN) Deliverable D1.5 will document the main progress concerning the first semester (M1-M6) of the ENCIRCLE project. It will present the overview, the achievements, and the main activities that will be carried out in the reported period.
D1.6 – Interim Management Report 2nd
Due date: 30/09/2025 – Task leader: CERTH
Interim Management Report 2nd (EN) Deliverable D1.6 will document the main progress concerning the second semester (M7-M12) of the ENCIRCLE project. It will present the overview, the achievements, and the main activities that will be carried out in the reported period.
D1.7 – Interim Management Report 3rd
Due date: 30/09/2026 – Task leader: CERTH
Interim Management Report 3rd (EN) Deliverable D1.7 will document the main progress concerning the fourth semester (M19-M24) of the ENCIRCLE project. It will present the overview, the achievements, and the main activities that will be carried out in the reported period.
D1.8 – Interim Management Report 4th
Due date: 31/03/2027 – Task leader: CERTH
Interim Management Report 4th (EN) Deliverable D1.8 will document the main progress concerning the fifth semester (M25-M30) of the ENCIRCLE project. It will present the overview, the achievements, and the main activities that will be carried out in the reported period.
WP2: The ENCIRCLE Ecosystem Design
D2.1 – ENCIRCLE use cases, and business ecosystem design for circularity
Due date: 31/07/2025 – Task leader: SIEM-AG
ENCIRCLE use cases, and business ecosystem design for circularity (EN) Deliverable D2.1 will present a systematic approach to gather information on useful features from end-users in order to define the project’s Use Cases. In addition, D2.1 will document the ENCIRCLE business ecosystem for circularity in manufacturing procedures, as well as it shall study relevant standardization specifications to extract interoperability requirements that will be considered in the project’s reference architecture.
D2.2 – ENCIRCLE HCAI framework and reference architecture
Due date: 30/09/2025 – Task leader: CERTH
ENCIRCLE HCAI framework and reference architecture (EN) Deliverable D2.2 will focus on the ENCIRCLE architectural design, aiming to deliver a modular system that supports future updates and facilitates various application scenarios and requirements. Furthermore, Deliverable D2.2 will provide the core methodological framework for developing the project’s AI technologies by adopting an HCAI approach and ensuring that end-users as well as stakeholders are appropriately involved in the AI design and development process.
WP3: Holistic Environmental Impact Assessment using AI and Virtualization
D3.1 – Integrated IIoT and soft sensors network for sustainable manufacturing and traceability
Due date: 31/01/2026 – Task leader: RINA
Integrated IIoT and soft sensors network for sustainable manufacturing and traceability (EN) Deliverable D3.1 will document the implementation of an Industrial Internet-of-Things (IIoT) network and Edge Computing, enabling machine connectivity through new sensors and actuators, as well as the connection of logic controllers’ registries. Moreover, D3.1 will employ a multi-dimensional approach to study and mitigate the environmental impact of manufacturing procedures. Finally, in Deliverable D3.1 forecasting models will be developed utilizing historical data and trends from soft-sensors, examining the dependencies between variables and the temporal patterns across sensors within the IIoT network.
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D3.2 – Digital Twins and green control loops for eco-friendly production
Due date: 30/11/2026 – Task leader: CERTH
Digital Twins and green control loops for eco-friendly production (EN) Deliverable D3.2 will describe the 3D models of the investigated production assets via Neural-Implicit Techniques, which will result in highly detailed Digital Twins. In addition, Deliverable D3.2 will present the training of Reinforcement Learning algorithms utilizing the developed Digital Twins in order to tune the productions phase reducing its environmental footprint. Download PDF
WP4: Enabling Decarbonized Production via Simulation, Optimal Planning and Upskilling
D4.1 – Integrated tools for LCA, virtualization and sustainable production planning
Due date: 31/03/2026 – Task leader: Fraunhofer
Integrated tools for LCA, virtualization and sustainable production planning (EN) Deliverable D4.1 will study the use cases of the project utilizing Life Cycle Assessment and Strategic Readiness Assessment approaches. That way, natural resource inputs shall be assessed in a standardized way, providing critical insights and recommendations. Moreover, in Deliverable D4.1, a virtual production line that captures the dynamic nature of the manufacturing process will be created by leveraging the synergies between the Digital Twins and Soft Sensor models, integrating them into a virtual representation of the value chain. Considering that simulation environment, various algorithms will be investigated in order to create optimal policies for production planning. Download PDF
D4.2 – Workforce empowerment through gamified training and Decision Support for ecodesign and production setup
Due date: 30/11/2026 – Task leader: RINA
Workforce empowerment through gamified training and Decision Support for ecodesign and production setup (EN) Deliverable D4.2 is responsible for creating a Decision Support System targeting for an Ecodesigning a product, as well as setting up, monitoring, and fine-tuning production assets. Furthermore, Deliverable D4.2 will document the activities concerning the appropriate gamification techniques for workforce upskilling ensuring that the training methodology will be a rewarding experience for end users. Download PDF
WP5: Trustworthy, Human-Centered Applications for Circularity
D5.1 – Consumer mobile app and product traceability via the DPP 1st version
Due date: 31/03/2026 – Task leader: WLI
Consumer mobile app and product traceability via the DPP 1st version (EN) Deliverable D5.1 composes the first version of the deliverable that is responsible for developing sustainable consumption practices by deploying an innovative mobile application that includes a DPP wallet, enabling end-users to register their purchased goods. Thus bridging the gap in the current value chain and promoting a more circular economy. In addition, Deliverable D5.1 will document a robust and transparent framework to improve the traceability and integrity of product data throughout its lifecycle.
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D5.2 – Consumer mobile app and product traceability via the DPP 2nd version
Due date: 30/09/2026 – Task leader: WLI
Consumer mobile app and product traceability via the DPP 2nd version (EN) Deliverable D5.2 is the second version of the deliverable that is responsible for developing sustainable consumption practices by deploying an innovative mobile application that includes a DPP wallet, enabling end-users to register their purchased goods, thus bridging the gap in the current value chain and promoting a more circular economy. In addition, D5.2 will document a robust and transparent framework to improve the traceability and integrity of product data throughout its lifecycle. Download PDF
D5.3 – Circular Recommender System for eco-friendly products and services
Due date: 31/01/2027 – Task leader: UCD
Circular Recommender System for eco-friendly products and services (EN) The main objective of Deliverable D5.3 is to create a Recommender System in order to support and realise circular business flows. In particular the developed Relational Management and Recommender System shall supply details for each product, such as historical sales, environmental impact, DPP sourced from sales records. In addition, D5.3 shall incorporate data from Digital Twins, Soft Sensors, and Life Cycle Assessment studies of ENCIRCLE into an analytical web platform, that will produce a comprehensive forecast detailing its environmental impact across its lifecycle. Download PDF
WP6: Integration and Demonstration
D6.1 – The ENCIRCLE Digital Marketplace for circular business cases
Due date: 31/03/2027 – Task leader: WLI
The ENCIRCLE Digital Marketplace for circular business cases (EN) Deliverable D6.1 will document the development of a digital marketplace for circular products and services specifically created to meet ENCIRCLE’s use case requirements, as well as circular business ecosystem approaches. Download PDF
D6.2 – Ecosystem validation and workforce preparation
Due date: 31/03/2027 – Task leader: FORTH
Ecosystem validation and workforce preparation (EN) Deliverable D6.2 will document the ENCIRCLE’s code repository and create a collaborative software environment for the testing and validation of the developed technical components. Moreover, Deliverable D6.2 will deploy a training program designed to cultivate circular skills (upskilling/reskilling) among the manufacturing workforce. Download PDF
D6.3 – Pilot execution and end-user evaluation 1st version
Due date: 30/11/2026 – Task leader: SIEM-AG
Pilot execution and end-user evaluation 1st version (EN) Deliverable D6.3 composes the first version of the document that is associated with project’s pilot sites, user testing and evaluation of the technological modules, providing the pilot evaluation plan. In particular, user evaluation will be based on qualitative and quantitative metrics that were defined during the execution of the use cases.
D6.4 – Pilot execution and end-user evaluation 2nd version
Due date: 30/09/2027 – Task leader: SIEM-AG
Pilot execution and end-user evaluation 2nd version (EN) Deliverable D6.4 composes the second version of the document that is associated with project’s pilot sites, user testing and evaluation of the technological modules, providing pilot results and lessons learnt. It must be noted that the document will present a comparative analysis of the environmental footprint of each pilot, both with and without the technological tools of the ENCIRCLE project.
WP7: Dissemination and exploitation
D7.1 – Dissemination, Communication plan and clustering activities 1st Version
Due date: 31/03/2025 – Task leader: I4BD
Dissemination, Communication plan and clustering activities 1st Version (EN) Deliverable D7.1 targets to develop and execute a Communication and Dissemination plan, incorporating a comprehensive strategy and specific actions that will be updated in D7.2 in order to ensure the effective communication of impactful information about ENCIRCLE.
D7.2 – Dissemination, Communication plan and clustering activities 2nd Version
Due date: 30/09/2027 – Task leader: I4BD
Dissemination, Communication plan and clustering activities 2nd Version (EN) Deliverable D7.2 targets to develop and execute a Communication and Dissemination plan, incorporating a comprehensive strategy and specific actions to ensure the effective communication of impactful information about ENCIRCLE. Moreover D7.2 will establish a methodology to create productive synergies with relevant end-users, organizations, authorities, other clusters and research initiatives.
D7.3 – Market analysis and exploitation strategy
Due date: 30/09/2027 – Task leader: SIEM-AG
Market analysis and exploitation strategy (EN) The objective of the Deliverable D7.3 is to thoroughly characterize the reference market for the developed solutions. It will concentrate on specific sectors identified in the project and investigate the potential relevance of these solutions in various markets. Furthermore, Deliverable D7.3 is responsible for preparing the technology transfer and commercial uptake of the ENCIRCLE, describing also the employed exploitation strategy of the project.
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