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EU Grants Advisor (EUGA)
EU Grants Advisor (EUGA)
Günter Schneider
EUGA Program Manager
Microsoft Corporation – EMEA Timezone
Günter Schneider
EUGA Program Manager
Microsoft Corporation – EMEA Timezone
AgendaAgenda
Mission & summary
The EUGA „engine“
3 pillars
Benefits & USP
Geography
Results
Case study
You are invited …
Mission & summary
The EUGA „engine“
3 pillars
Benefits & USP
Geography
Results
Case study
You are invited …
QuoteQuote
Mission Mission
“To stimulate economic growth across the European Union (and beyond), reinforcing Microsoft’s
commitment to regional success by fuelling a competitive and innovative
business environment for SMEs & LRGs as well as enhancing public-
private partnerships.”
“To stimulate economic growth across the European Union (and beyond), reinforcing Microsoft’s
commitment to regional success by fuelling a competitive and innovative
business environment for SMEs & LRGs as well as enhancing public-
private partnerships.”
SummarySummary
• Multi-stakeholder partnership initiated by Microsoft to provide
• awareness, consulting & support • to help SMEs & LRGs to• successfully apply for• EU, national, regional & local grants for • ICT related investments• (no matter if Microsoft is involved or not)
• Multi-stakeholder partnership initiated by Microsoft to provide
• awareness, consulting & support • to help SMEs & LRGs to• successfully apply for• EU, national, regional & local grants for • ICT related investments• (no matter if Microsoft is involved or not)
1. Grants portal – AWARENESS• Dedicated & localized (language & content)• Free of charge• Overview of all ICT related public fundings• www.microsoft.com/emea/euga
2. Grants consulting – HANDS-ON SUPPORT• Profound, individual consulting by …
– In-house consultants – first eligibility check, free of charge– Local grants consulting agencies – application writing, sucess fee
3. MSP: EUGA consortia – ADVOCATING• PPP – together with industry partners, banks, telcos, chambers,
municipalities, ministries, business associations…• Joint communication efforts• Best practice sharing & efficiency discussion with authorities• At EU level and in every country
1. Grants portal – AWARENESS• Dedicated & localized (language & content)• Free of charge• Overview of all ICT related public fundings• www.microsoft.com/emea/euga
2. Grants consulting – HANDS-ON SUPPORT• Profound, individual consulting by …
– In-house consultants – first eligibility check, free of charge– Local grants consulting agencies – application writing, sucess fee
3. MSP: EUGA consortia – ADVOCATING• PPP – together with industry partners, banks, telcos, chambers,
municipalities, ministries, business associations…• Joint communication efforts• Best practice sharing & efficiency discussion with authorities• At EU level and in every country
The EUGA „Engine“ The EUGA „Engine“
Driving Consortiums
Bridge/LendingInstruments
EUGA
Telecoms
Banks
BusinessAssociations
ITPlayers
IntermediaryBanks
EU Funds
GrantsSchemas
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EIB-EIF
Chambers ofCommerce
SMB & LRG
MemberState
Region
Local Agencies in Member Statesspecialized in ICT Funds
EU Grants AdvisorWebsite
Region
The EUGA „Engine“ The EUGA „Engine“
The EUGA “Pillars”The EUGA “Pillars”
GrowthGrowth
Innovation, R&DInnovation, R&D
Training & Employability Training & Employability
EU Grants AdvisorEU Grants Advisor
Benefits for ApplicantsBenefits for Applicants
Grants consulting – competent & individual
CASH (and/or)
Loans
Total funding up to 100% (!)
Faster & bigger projects – solution development
– ICT implementation & modernization
– training & development
Grants consulting – competent & individual
CASH (and/or)
Loans
Total funding up to 100% (!)
Faster & bigger projects – solution development
– ICT implementation & modernization
– training & development
USP – What Makes It So Special? USP – What Makes It So Special?
Focus on ICT
EU-wide database for all kind of ICT related public fundings
Covering all levels (EU, national, regional, local)
Not just information and basic consulting, but facilitation of the entire application process, including application writing
Network of consultants all over Europe
Focus on ICT
EU-wide database for all kind of ICT related public fundings
Covering all levels (EU, national, regional, local)
Not just information and basic consulting, but facilitation of the entire application process, including application writing
Network of consultants all over Europe
Geography Geography
Today EU-21 (Bulgaria since Oct 1)
By end of CY07 EU-27Romania (Oct 26)
Latvia (Nov 9)
Estonia
Cyprus
Malta
Lithuania (tbc)
CY08 Evaluation of „beyond EU“ pilots
Turkey, Croatia…
CY09 „Global concept“
Today EU-21 (Bulgaria since Oct 1)
By end of CY07 EU-27Romania (Oct 26)
Latvia (Nov 9)
Estonia
Cyprus
Malta
Lithuania (tbc)
CY08 Evaluation of „beyond EU“ pilots
Turkey, Croatia…
CY09 „Global concept“
Results (as of August ´07)Results (as of August ´07)
Projects Lifetime August 2007
Total 2,998 123
Awards 585 14
Rejections 116 2
Resolution pending 133
Total success rate (lifetime) 84%
Awarded project size $ (lifetime) 265,110,363
Grants awarded $ (lifetime) 157,542,323
Case StudyCase Study
The Social Care Institute of Habrovany, partnered with the Masaryk University of Brno, Czech Technical University of Prague, Paracentre Fénix, and the regional government of Southern Moravia, in order to create a training & employment program to help those with disabilities to obtain the European Computer Driving License (ECDL).
The project partners approached the local EUGA consultant to help them find an appropriate grant to apply for and to help facilitate its application process.
With the help of EUGA, the project partners successfully applied for EUR 190,000 from the Ministry for Social Funds. The grant helped cover the cost of the training workshop and feedback sessions.
The Social Care Institute of Habrovany, partnered with the Masaryk University of Brno, Czech Technical University of Prague, Paracentre Fénix, and the regional government of Southern Moravia, in order to create a training & employment program to help those with disabilities to obtain the European Computer Driving License (ECDL).
The project partners approached the local EUGA consultant to help them find an appropriate grant to apply for and to help facilitate its application process.
With the help of EUGA, the project partners successfully applied for EUR 190,000 from the Ministry for Social Funds. The grant helped cover the cost of the training workshop and feedback sessions.
You are invited to…You are invited to…
join the national consortia (MoU)
spread the news about new grants via EUGA in order to maximize grants absorption in your region
discuss your planned ICT investments with the national EUGA consultant of your country
Happy to discuss any ideas of possible cooperation !
Questions, issues, concerns: [email protected]
join the national consortia (MoU)
spread the news about new grants via EUGA in order to maximize grants absorption in your region
discuss your planned ICT investments with the national EUGA consultant of your country
Happy to discuss any ideas of possible cooperation !
Questions, issues, concerns: [email protected]