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DPP InZicht

DPP InZicht is a VLAIO TETRA project (Oct 2025 – Sept 2027) supporting fashion and textile SMEs in preparing for the EU Digital Product Passport, developing practical tools and insights to drive transparency, circularity, and compliance.

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Why We’re Excited About Digital Product Passports, EUDI and European Business Wallets

Digital Product Passports will first apply to sectors like textiles and require trustworthy, tamper‑resistant product data. In the Flemish TETRA project "DPP InZicht", we'll explore how verifiable credentials, EUDI and European Business Wallets can turn these new EU rules into practical solutions for textile SMEs.

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T.R.A.C.K. the Digital Product Passport edition was a success

On May 20, 2025, over 120 experts gathered at Ghent's Wintercircus for T.R.A.C.K. the Digital Product Passport edition. This inaugural Cyber3Lab event transformed how attendees view DPPs – from regulatory burdens to strategic opportunities.

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The Digital Product Passport: Promoting Sustainability and Transparency in the Supply Chain

The DPP is poised to revolutionize sustainability and transparency in the supply chain. By embedding detailed, accessible information about a product's origin, materials, and lifecycle, the DPP empowers consumers, businesses, and regulators to make informed decisions and promote a circular economy.

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T.R.A.C.K. | The Digital Product Passport edition

T.R.A.C.K., the new event series by Howest Cyber3Lab, kicks off on 20 May at the Wintercircus in Ghent. Our first edition spotlights the Digital Product Passport (DPP) - a catalyst for transparency, circularity, and sustainability across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and tech.

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Ann Claes

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Digital Product Passports Researcher

Ann Claes is co-founder of MASJIEN, the agency for fashion, sustainability and technology. Ann's passion for innovation led her into the realms of Web3, where she co-founded the digital fashion brand MUTANI and initiated the Web32 movement, dedicated to exploring the metaverse and the Web3 landscape in Belgium. Furthermore, Ann Claes is an active member of the board of prominent Belgian retail group CRG.

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Kushal Soni

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Research & Team Lead, Web3/Blockchain

Kushal Soni is Research & Team Lead of the Web3/Blockchain Unit. During his PhD at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, he developed intuitive tools that enable businesses to implement Blockchain-based services and applications without requiring technical expertise. Currently, he contributes to the Web3 research team, leveraging his experience to identify and drive innovative projects.