Best Practices Presentation
SEPVE
The Programme is co-funded by the EuropeanUnion (ERDF)
and National Funds of Greece and Bulgaria
Introduction
Methodology
Presenting Best Practices
Locating Best Practices
Best Practices of Programmes
Best Practices of Projects
Exchange of best practices is a very important techniquein all Territorial Cooperation projects. It is cornerstone forthe transfer of know-how among partners.
SEPVE as all project partners, was required to presentBest Practices (BPs), in its field of expertise and especiallyhas to present BPs on usage of ICT tools in SME operation
The elaboration of this deliverable was basedon the common methodology realized in theframework of this project.
Specific criteria were followed according tothe methodology:
◦The ICT tools used are “best sellers” in their field
◦The technology used is “cutting edge”
◦The ICT tools used provided solutions in specific fields, thuscontributing to the efficient operation of the organization
Best practices of programmes:
Budget and financing,
Type & number of beneficiaries,
Types of projects financed,
Special characteristics,
Results
Best practices of projects:
Cost of project, sources of financing,
Beneficiary,
Description of the investment,
Special characteristics,
Benefits for the beneficiary and economy in general(local, regional or national)
1.Research among SEPVE’s members for good projects which haveimplemented in various fields of SME operation
2.Research on International bibliography for mainstream ICT tools
3.Research (on site & internet) on Managing Authorities (MAs) andIntermediate Bodies (IBs) dealing with the management of EUfunded Programs focusing on the adoption of ICT tools by SMEs
Specifically, OP “Information Society” during the period of 3rd CSF(2000-2006) and OP “Digital Convergence” during the period ofNSRF (2007-2013) can be good sources for finding best practices.
“Digi-Mobile”
“Digi-Content”
“Digi-Retail”
“Digi-Lodge”
“E-Security”
“Egnatia Informatics”
“Digital Future”
The action supported Greek enterprises to develop Information andCommunication Technologies (ICT) in order to exploit innovative applicationson “smart” mobile devices and tablet PCs, and to make good use of theinternational potential and gain access to new target groups. It is funded bythe intermediate body “Digital Aid S.A.” within the framework of the “ DigitalConvergence” Operational Programme (OP-DC) of the National StrategicReference Framework 2007 – 2013 (NRSF 2007 – 2013).
The total aid allocated for the action was 15.000.000€ for all Greek regions.
Many Greek companies, benefited by the programme, already provideintegrated services :
◦Hotel mobile applications
◦E-shop mobile applications
◦News mobile applications
◦Food delivery mobile applications, and
◦Custom mobile applications
The action supported Greek enterprises to develop Information andCommunication Technologies (ICT), in order to implement investment planson digital broadband content. It is funded by the intermediate body “DigitalAid S.A.” within the framework of the “ Digital Convergence” OperationalProgramme (OP-DC) of the National Strategic Reference Framework 2007 –2013 (NRSF 2007 – 2013).
The total aid allocated for the action was 40.000.000€ for all Greek regions.
Indicative examples of approved investment plans: educational booksdistribution via smart phones & internet, digital promotion of culturalcontent via smart phones & social media, newspapers and books disposal viaspecialized smart phones and tablet-PCs applications, broadband services onvisual content distribution, on demand.
Till 16/09/2011 “Digital Governance S.A.” approved 213 investment plansthroughout Greece, which have been evaluated successfully.
The action supported Greek retail enterprises to develop Information andCommunication Technologies (ICT), in order to implement investment planson general digital investments and so they can make good use of newtechnology tools for their development and cope with the negative effects ofthe current financial crisis and with any consumer’s behavioral changesbecause of it. It is funded by the intermediate body “Digital Aid S.A.” withinthe framework of the “ Digital Convergence” Operational Programme (OP-DC)of the National Strategic Reference Framework 2007 – 2013 (NRSF 2007 –2013).
The total aid allocated for the action was 100.000.000€ for all Greek regions.
1.683 investment plans were approved under the action reaching the totalbudget of € 76,73 mil
The action supports Greek hotel sector to develop Information andCommunication Technologies (ICT), in order to establish promotion websitesand online reservation systems. It is funded by the intermediate body “DigitalAid S.A.” within the framework of the “ Digital Convergence” OperationalProgramme (OP-DC) of the National Strategic Reference Framework 2007 –2013 (NRSF 2007 – 2013).
The total aid allocated for the action was 75.000.000€ for all Greek regions.
The total submission were 2.829 from which 2.143 were approved with totalinvestment amount about € 32,19 mil
The action supported businesses to develop Information and CommunicationTechnologies, in order to implement internet security investments. It wasfunded by the intermediate body “Digital Aid S.A.” within the framework ofthe “ Digital Convergence” Operational Programme (OP-DC) of the NationalStrategic Reference Framework 2007 – 2013
The total budget for the action “E-Security” was € 15.000.000 for all Greekregions
E-Security supported 664 enterprises develop investment plans on internetsafety amounting to € 14,7 mil., 553 enterprises fully completed theirinvestments and 92% of them have already received the total requested aid
“Egnatia Informatics” was an initiative developed by the “Association ofInformation Technology Companies of Northern Greece” (SEPVE) to the“Ministry of Finance” and the “Regional Administrations” of Northern Greece,in 2001. The action targeted to enhance the Northern Greek SME InformationTechnology Companies, located across the historical “Egnatia Highway”, inorder to remain competitive and promote new technologies and sustainablegrowth in the wider region.
The action “Egnatia Informatics” benefited enterprises belonging to the ICTsector with public aid from which 30% came from National Funds and the rest70% from ERDF. The total initial available public aid was set to € 4.5 mil.
Companies’ participation in the action “Egnatia Informatics” was wide andexceeded the initial expectations. This fact resulted to refinance and expandthe budget of the action three times following SEPVE’s indications, in order tomeet the needs of the market
“Digital Future” was an action designated to enhance SMEs in Greece developICT investments. The action was funded by the Information SocietyOperational Program (OP-IS) under the objective 3.2. “Enhance Greekenterprises enter digital economy. The aim was to promote the use of ICT inGreek enterprises (especially SMEs), to develop new digital products –services and to develop digital content for high-speed networks.
Initially, the total budget for the action “Digital Future” was set to €16.000.000
786 investment plan proposals were accepted to participate in the action“Digital Future”, from 941 that were submitted initially.
SMEs beneficiaries of funding programmes
SMEs beneficiaries of funding programmes
Investment description
Funding program:
Companies’ Extroversion – Competitiveness
Investment implementationLength:
07/09/2011-07/03/2013
Total budget:
€ 105.047,00
Amount of aid (percentage):
€ 36.766,45 (35%)
Investment description
Funding program:
Digital Future - Information SocietyOperational Program
Investment implementationlength:
27/12/2007-27/12/2008
Total budget:
€ 102.573,50
Amount of aid (percentage):
€ 46.158,08 (45%)
infrastructure,equipment,applications,services andpromotionalactions
SMEs beneficiaries of funding programmes
Investment description
Funding program:
Entrepreneurship & Competitiveness
Investment plan title:
The manufacturing process under currentcircumstances
Investment implementationLength:
01/09/2011 - Today
Total budget:
€ 105.047,00
Amount of aid (percentage):
€ 36.766,45 (35%)
Investment description
Funding program:
E-security
Investment plan title:
Development of a Customer servicemanagement platform
Investment implementationLength:
21/01/2009 - today
Total budget:
€ 50.000,00
Amount of aid (percentage):
€ 24.000,00 (50%)
Development ofsoftware,Interactiveinformationservices, Onlineapplications &services
SMEs beneficiaries of funding programmes
Investment description
Funding program:
FP7 - ICT 2011
Investment plan title:
Dexterous Assembler Robot Working withembodied Intelligence (DARWIN)
Investment implementationLength:
4 years
Total budget:
€ 434.000
Amount of aid (percentage):
€ 326.000 (75%)
Investment description
Funding program:
Egnatia Informatics
Investment plan title:
Combined innovation/ entrepreneurshipdevelopment
Investment implementationLength:
10/03/2009 – 30/06/2010
Total budget:
€ 152.948,32
Amount of aid (percentage):
€ 76.474,16 (50%)
Development of a softwareframework and methodologiesof artificial intelligence, able toassemble unidentified partsand items
Development of aninnovativeManagementControl System
SMEs beneficiaries of funding programmes
Investment description
Funding program:
E-services
Investment implementationlength:
4/12/2008-2009
Total budget:
€ 38.100,00
Amount of aid (percentage):
€ 22.860,00 (60%)
Investment description
Funding program:
Egatia Informatics
Investment implementationlength:
11/3/2008-6/3/2009
Total budget:
€ 132.950,00
Amount of aid (percentage):
€ 66.475,00 (50%)
Active learningservice, ApplicationPlatform, equipment& buildinginfrastructures,promotional actions
SMEs beneficiaries of funding programmes
Investment description
Funding program:
E-services
Investment plan title:
Development of an integrated agriculturalpractice solution platform
Investment implementationLength:
3/01/2009 – 1/04/2009
Total budget:
€ 30.740
Amount of aid (percentage):
€ 28.100 (60%)
Development ofQuality Systemservices onagriculturalproduction &Interactiveinformation serviceson food safety
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