Because of delays in the evaluation of the SMEINNOAUSTRIA proposal, the contracting of the EEN partners, but also a lack of trainings in the IMP3rove methodology, a lower number of service packages than indicated in the proposal could be provided.
All in all, the Austrian consortium supported three SME instrument beneficiaries in identifying potential weaknesses in the innovation process to be addressed via business coaches. One company was supported in finding a regional business coach, two companies were provided theses services at the beginning of 2015. One company was contacted and presented the business coaching, but they chose not to utilize this service.
Four companies were provided EIMC services. Suitable companies were identified, contacted, presented the service and assessments following the IMP3rove methodology were undertaken. Three follow-up workshops were carried out, where results were presented and follow-up actions and additional support from the EEN partners were discussed.