Coaching & Mentoring Services FSTP
Coordinators RESIST
- All sectors
- EU Open calls
- All sectors
- EU Open calls
- Coordinators: Silicon Eurocluster
- Allocated budget: 3 600€ (lump sum)
- End of applications: 27 September 2024
- Project duration: 6 months
- Project submitted on: Open calls
Objective
To fund consulting firms for the following services: energy efficiency & renewable energy; waste management & recycling; supply chain sustainability; product design & lifecycle analysis; environmental compliance; circular economy; sustainable packaging; green certifications; carbon footprint reduction; training for open transition or water management.
Priorities
The following is an exhaustive list of eligible services :
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy :
- Energy audits and evaluations to identify energy-saving opportunities;
- Development of energy management plans and strategies;
- Implementation of eco-energy technologies;
- Feasibility studies and integration of renewable energy;
- Assistance in obtaining grants and incentives for renewable energy.
Waste Management and Recycling :
- Waste audits to assess current generation and disposal methods;
- Design and implementation of waste reduction and recycling programs;
- Compliance with e-waste regulations and responsible disposal practices;
- Recommendations for reduction, reuse, and recycling of materials;
- Training and awareness on proper waste management.
Supply Chain Sustainability :
- Supply chain evaluations to identify inefficiencies and environmental impacts;
- Recommendations for sustainable sourcing, logistics, and transport;
- Supplier audits to ensure environmental and ethical practices;
- Integration of sustainable supply chain strategies;
- Development of supply chain sustainability policies and guidelines.
Product Design and Lifecycle Analysis:
- Lifecycle assessments of products to identify environmental impacts;
- Recommendations for eco-friendly design and materials;
- Prototyping and testing of environmentally responsible product concepts;
- Advice on eco-labeling and certifications for products;
- Design strategies for disassembly and recycling.
Environmental Compliance:
- Regulatory compliance evaluations to ensure adherence to environmental laws;
- Development of environmental management systems and procedures;
- Periodic reporting and documentation to meet compliance requirements;
- Implementation of best practices to maintain compliance;
- Training on environmental regulations and responsibilities.
Circular Economy Practices:
- Design and implementation of product take-back and recycling programs;
- Development of refurbishment and remanufacturing processes;
- Consulting and development of strategies for circular business models;
- Identification of new revenue streams related to circular practices;
- Monitoring and reporting on circular economy impacts and progress.
Sustainable Packaging:
- Packaging material evaluations and recommendations;
- Design of sustainable packaging and sourcing of materials;
- Waste reduction strategies for packaging;
- Supplier evaluations for environmentally-friendly packaging options;
- Lifecycle analysis of packaging materials to optimize sustainability.
Green Certifications
- Readiness assessments and gap analysis for certification;
- Advice and support for certification applications;
- Assitance in meeting specific certification standards and requirements;
- Support for maintaining certifications and managing updates;
- Assistance with branding and marketing to leverage certifications.
Carbon Footprint Reduction:
- Carbon footprint evaluations and calculations;
- Development of strategies and action plans for carbon reduction;
- Identification and implementation of carbon offset projects;
- Monitoring and reporting on carbon reduction progress and achievements;
- Communicating carbon reduction efforts to stakeholders and customers.
Training for Green Transition:
- Awareness and sustainability training programs for employees;
- Strategies for employee engagement in environmental initiatives;
- Communication of company sustainability goals and values;
- Training on eco-friendly workplace behaviors and practices;
- Workshops and courses on environmental responsibility for staff.
Water Management:
- Audits and evaluations of water usage to optimize consumption;
- Recommendations for water conservation measures and technologies;
- Development of water management plans and practices;
- Design and implementation of wasterwater treatment and recycling systems.
Eligibility
- Be an SME : fewer than 250 employees and an annual turnover ≤ 50€M or total balance ≤ 43M€;
- Industry sectors : SMEs must operate within the electronics ecosystem (radio, cybersecurity, AI, photonics, sensors, etc.);
- Location : headquartered in an EU Member State, a COSME-associated country, or a country negotiating an association agreement;
- Legal status : no bankruptcy or ongoing proceedings, no convictions for fraud or illegal practices;
- Financial capacity : SMEs must demonstrate the ability to manage allocated funds;
- Independence : SMEs must be independent of selected service providers without financial or personal ties.
