PRESS RELEASE: K-HEALTHinAIR launches its Open Access Platform to advance Indoor Air Quality and health research

Empowering researchers, policymakers, and citizens with open tools to improve indoor environments across Europe

The K-HEALTHinAIR (KHiA) consortium is proud to announce the launch of its Open Access Platform (OAP), a comprehensive digital resource designed to enhance understanding and management of indoor air quality (IAQ) and its impact on human health. This initiative represents a significant stride in promoting healthier indoor environments through open science and stakeholder engagement.

A dual-module platform for comprehensive IAQ insights

The OAP comprises two synergistic modules:

• Data Management Module (DMM): Developed by ATOS, the DMM is an open-source tool that offers a modular architecture for flexibility and scalability. It provides researchers and innovators with access to extensive, high-quality data on IAQ and associated health impacts, facilitating the development of future IAQ innovations.
• Knowledge Sharing Module (KSM): Created by ECHAlliance - The Global Health Connector, the KSM focuses on disseminating knowledge and engaging stakeholders across various sectors. It offers targeted content, including policy briefs and educational materials, to raise awareness, inform policymaking, and support behaviour change related to indoor air quality.

Strategic exploitation for long-term impact

In alignment with methodologies recommended by the Horizon Results Booster (HRB) service, the KHiA consortium has developed a structured exploitation strategy to ensure the platform's sustainability beyond the project's duration. Key elements include:

• Public release of the DMM as open-source software, hosted on the servers of the project coordinator, CARTIF, to encourage widespread adoption and innovation.
• Continued availability of the KSM on the project website for one-year post-project, with plans to archive and integrate content into institutional or EU-supported repositories for long-term access.
• Utilisation of both modules as foundations for new research projects, consultancy services, or educational curricula.
• Emphasis on maximising outreach and usability among public authorities and citizens.

To monitor the effectiveness of these strategies, the consortium has implemented a self-assessment questionnaire based on HRB's Exploitation Strategy and Measures Matrix (ESMM) and Key Exploitable Results (KER) framework. This tool will help partners evaluate progress and identify areas for adjustment one year after the project's conclusion.

Commitment to public value and Open Science

The exploitation strategy of the Open Access Platform underscores K-HEALTHinAIR's dedication to public value, open science, and real-world impact. By providing accessible datasets and knowledge resources, the platform aims to foster improved indoor environments and healthier communities.

"By making our comprehensive datasets and knowledge resources openly accessible, we're establishing a foundation for improved indoor environments and healthier communities through increased awareness of how indoor air quality directly impacts human health." — Leticia Pérez, KVeloce, KHiA Exploitation Manager

For more information about the K-HEALTHinAIR project and to access the Open Access Platform, please visit k-healthinair.eu.