Technovative Solutions Limited proudly hosted the RESTORE consortium partners for the project’s 3rd General Assembly on 4-5 February, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Manchester. The meeting was rich in discussions on project progress, technical aspects, and multiple workshops over the two days. TVS also warmly welcomed partners to its headquarters in Manchester for a friendly visit. After the assembly, we interviewed Sayedur Rahman, Senior Engineer and RESTORE Project Lead at TVS, about the highlights of the event.
Could you please provide a summary of the discussions that took place during the General Assembly?
During the RESTORE General Assembly, 4–5 February 2026, Manchester, partners reviewed detailed progress across all Work Packages (WPs), beginning with a project management and administrative update from EWF covering milestones, reporting, and coordination matters. Technical discussions followed with WP2 outlining research advancements, WP3 addressing integration and interoperability aspects, and WP4 presenting system architecture and implementation progress. Extended sessions on WP5 focused on Use Case implementation, including data availability, validation activities, and alignment between technical outputs and real-world requirements, followed by a Risk Management Workshop to reassess identified risks and mitigation measures. On Day 2, along with the RESTORE project, R3-Mydas, another Horizon Europe project, conducted a workshop on Digital Product Passport (DPP), examining data structure, compliance considerations, and integration needs, and a WP6 BC workshop reviewing architecture design and next testing steps. The Assembly concluded with agreement on technical priorities, integration actions, and upcoming deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
What did TVS present at the assembly?
At the General Assembly in Manchester, TVS delivered comprehensive presentations covering WP4, Task 6.2 under WP6, and Task 7.1 under WP7, as well as a dedicated workshop session on DPP.
Under WP4, TVS presented progress on ontology integration and API development for DPP creation, the blockchain framework integration (including smart contracts, Neon EVM interoperability, governance mechanisms, and planned DPP piloting), and the development of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Cost Model tools. TVS also introduced the initialised DPP framework with role-based governance (KAM and REO), the Circularity Calculator with defined KPIs, enhancements to the DPP-enabled Digital Marketplace, and initial UI and integration work for the RESTORE platform.
Under WP6, TVS outlined the methodology and implementation plan for the Sustainability Assessment (T6.2), explaining how environmental and cost performance of the four use cases will be evaluated and how scalability at European and global levels will be assessed.
Under WP7, TVS presented the draft Exploitation Plan (T7.1), including the IPR strategy, ownership and access-right considerations, commercialisation pathways, and the establishment of an IP registry.
During the workshop session, TVS demonstrated the RESTORE Platform as an integrated digital ecosystem, showcasing live demonstrations of the DPP generation and validation process, the LCA and Cost Model tools (SimaPro-based), the Circularity Calculator, and the DPP-enabled Digital Marketplace.
What are the next steps to be taken?
The next steps focus on completing integration and validation activities. Under WP4, TVS will finalise DPP–blockchain integration, pilot DPPs, complete testing of the LCA, Cost Model, and Circularity tools, and further integrate modules into the RESTORE platform and marketplace. Under WP6, TVS will carry out environmental and cost evaluations for the four use cases and assess scalability impacts. Under WP7, the Exploitation Plan and IPR arrangements will be finalised to support future commercialisation.
What were your key takeaways from the meeting?
The key takeaways from the meeting were the strong technical progress across work packages and the clear shift toward integration and pilot implementation. The discussions highlighted the importance of alignment between use case data and digital tools (DPP, LCA, blockchain), improved interoperability across components, and proactive risk management. The workshops also reinforced the need for structured data collection, coordinated sustainability assessment efforts, and early planning for exploitation and market uptake. Overall, the meeting strengthened collaboration among partners and clarified priorities for the next development phase.
About RESTORE
The RESTORE (Sustainable Remanufacturing Solution with increased automation and recycled content in laser and plasma-based processes) project introduces sustainable-by-design remanufacturing processes and materials, alongside supporting tools for the digitisation of the remanufacturing ecosystem.
The RESTORE Project is funded within the Horizon Europe program (HADEA) with Project ID – 101138775
