1. Title
Consulting services for innovation management, research and development (R&D) funding and investment projects
2. Short Description
GAC Romania is a consulting company specialized in innovation management, research and development (R&D) funding, and access to public and private funding instruments. The company provides consulting services for identifying funding opportunities, preparing and implementing investment projects, accessing R&D tax incentives, state aid schemes and European funding programmes, as well as developing innovation and business growth strategies.
3. Full Description of the Solution
GAC Romania is part of G.A.C. Group, an international consulting group specialized in innovation management, performance, and impact, with extensive expertise in financing research, development, and innovation activities. In Romania, the company has strengthened its capabilities through the integration of CRIUS Consulting, expanding its portfolio of services in European funding and state aid consulting.
The company provides consulting services for organizations engaged in research, development and innovation activities, as well as for entities implementing investment projects, supporting them in identifying appropriate funding instruments and managing the entire funding and implementation process.
Its portfolio of services includes:
• innovation management consulting and the development of research, development and innovation (RDI) strategies;
• identification of funding opportunities through European programmes, national funding schemes, state aid instruments and other public financing mechanisms;
• preparation and submission of funding applications, including technical and financial documentation;
• consulting services related to R&D tax incentives and fiscal measures supporting research and innovation activities;
• project implementation support, contract management and compliance monitoring;
• consulting for investment projects and optimization of funding structures;
• support for collaborative national and European research and innovation projects.
The services are addressed to companies, research organizations, universities, public institutions and other entities seeking to develop innovation and investment projects, contributing to the effective use of available funding instruments and the successful implementation of projects in compliance with programme requirements.
4. Advantages and Innovations
• Expertise in innovation management, R&D funding and investment project development;
• Integrated approach combining technical, financial and fiscal expertise throughout the project lifecycle;
• Experience in European funding programmes, state aid schemes and R&D tax incentive mechanisms;
• Membership in an international consulting group specialized in innovation and organizational performance;
• End-to-end consulting services covering the entire project lifecycle, from funding opportunity identification to project implementation and monitoring;
• Strong expertise in the preparation and implementation of investment projects across multiple economic sectors;
• Ability to support both individual organizations and collaborative national and European research and innovation projects.
5. Keywords
Innovation Management
Research and Development (R&D)
R&D Funding
European Funding
State Aid
R&D Tax Incentives
Investment Projects
Research and Innovation
Grant Funding
Innovation Strategy
6. Partner Sought
GAC Romania is looking for partners interested in the development and implementation of innovation, research and development, and investment projects.
Target partners include:
• companies carrying out research, development and innovation activities;
• SMEs and large enterprises preparing investment projects or seeking access to public funding instruments;
• universities, research institutes and research organizations;
• innovation clusters, technology transfer centres, innovation hubs and science parks;
• public authorities and organizations involved in the development and implementation of publicly funded projects;
• coordinators and partners of European research and innovation consortia.
The partner’s role may include:
• joint development and implementation of research and innovation projects;
• preparation and submission of funding applications;
• implementation of investment and innovation projects;
• collaboration in European research, innovation and international cooperation initiatives.
7. Stage of Development
The services are already available on the market and have been successfully delivered for research, innovation and investment projects implemented at both national and European levels.
8. Intellectual Property Status
Confidential know-how related to consulting methodologies, innovation management, R&D funding and investment project implementation.
9. Type of Partnership Sought
• Commercial Agreement
• Services Agreement
• Research Cooperation Agreement
• Technical Cooperation Agreement
• Partnership for European Research and Innovation Projects
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