Validu WebAPP is a ready-to-use digital platform that makes Industrial Symbiosis accessible through training, the INSET toolkit and best practices, supporting enterprises, educators and stakeholders across Europe in the green and circular transition.

Validu WebAPP: Enabling Industrial Symbiosis through a Ready-to-Use Digital Platform
The Industrial Symbiosis is becoming increasingly central to Europe’s green and digital transitions and the need for practical, accessible, and reliable digital tools is growing. Moving from theory to implementation requires solutions that support learning, collaboration, and real-world application. Within the INSET (Industrial Symbiosis for Enterprises & Training) Erasmus+ project, the Validu WebAPP responds to this need by offering a digital platform designed to make Industrial Symbiosis knowledge usable, structured, and widely accessible.

Syxis, VŠĮ’s Commitment to Validu in 2025

Throughout 2025, Syxis, VŠĮ has dedicated time, expertise, and organisational effort to make Validu fully available to project partners, stakeholders, and the wider public.
This commitment reflects Syxis, VŠĮ’s role within INSET: ensuring that project results are translated into an accessible and functional digital environment that supports long-term impacts.
Today, Validu is a ready-to-use digital tool, supporting enterprises, educators, students, policymakers, and Industrial Symbiosis practitioners across Europe.

A Digital Home for the INSET Toolkit

Validu hosts the full INSET Toolkit, bringing together the project’s key educational and knowledge resources within a single, structured platform. By centralising these materials, Validu ensures that Industrial Symbiosis knowledge is not only available, but also easy to navigate and reuse in different sectoral contexts.
Through the platform, users can access:
The INSET Training Course: A modular 100-hour online learning programme designed to build strategic and operational competences in Industrial Symbiosis. Two dedicated learning paths—IS Planner and IS Project Manager—support professionals with different roles and responsibilities.
The Best Practices Publication on Industrial Symbiosis: A report analysing real-world IS experiences across Europe, showcasing successful approaches, lessons learned, and measurable benefits across sectors.
The Handbook for Industrial Symbiosis Networking Sessions: A practical guide illustrating how structured networking initiatives can foster cooperation, trust-building, and resource exchanges among stakeholders.

How the Validu WebAPP Works

Accessing Validu is simple and user-friendly. Learners only need to register with an email address and create a password—no complex or time-consuming procedures are required. Once registered, users can log in from any internet-enabled device, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
The platform is entirely browser-based, meaning there is no need to download or install additional software. Updates are applied automatically, ensuring that users always access the most recent version of the platform, including new features or content enhancements. This approach significantly reduces technical barriers and ensures a smooth learning experience.

Accessibility, Learning Experience, and Impact

Validu offers course materials in multiple formats, ensuring accessibility across devices and accommodating different learning preferences. With browser-based access, embedded multimedia content, and a modular structure, learners can manage their studies flexibly over several months, balancing professional and personal commitments.
Beyond content access, the platform supports an interactive and learner-centred experience through progress tracking, immediate quiz feedback, and personalised learning pathways. This approach strengthens engagement, knowledge retention, and practical understanding.

Conclusion

With the Validu WebAPP now fully available, Syxis, VŠĮ and the INSET partnership are consolidating a digital resource that supports dissemination, training, and stakeholder engagement across Europe. By combining structured educational content with a user-friendly and flexible digital environment, Validu helps bridge the gap between Industrial Symbiosis theory and real-world application.
As a ready-to-use and scalable digital tool, Validu represents a concrete contribution to Europe’s circular transition, supporting the long-term uptake and replication of Industrial Symbiosis practices across sectors.