Building capacity strategies for circular food (First version M18, Update M 30- Final version M40)

Description: Report in English with the results of the assessment of ethical financial strategies to support the proposed business models, through the collaboration of the local ecosystem. Objectives: Identify financial support schemes and products suitable for the business models defined by Task 4.1Content: The report will analyse short economic circuits and their potential to build stable financial capacity building structures oriented to ensure economic sustainability (R11). Different financial schemes will be analysed in the field of crowd-based finances (crowdfunding, crowdlending, crowdequity). Other strategies such as ethical finance loans and products, microcredits, Business Angels, public grants will be assessed as drivers for the sustainability of the food waste prevention measures. New approaches will also be explored such as the usage of adapted digital platforms and blockchain mechanisms. The report will highlight strengths and weakness of each proposed solution.Targets: Citizens, project partners and stakeholders - food value chain, general public, policy makers, Public Authorities and Academia.Tasks involved: T4.2Relation with other deliverables: D4.1