While the number of implemented KAM schemes depends fully and solely on the success of the proposals submitted to the SME Instrument, the WP 2 services depend on the effectiveness and engagement of the EIMC consultants. Therefore, the EIMC consultants were promoting the WP 2 services during various events (EEN trainings and workshops for the clients) and using various means (newsletters, e-mails, direct meetings, cooperation with Regional Contact Points - presentation of the scheme during their events etc.). Close cooperation with NCPs and their regional offices created a complementary support chain for Innovative SMEs with growth potential.
In general the WP 1 and WP 2 services were implemented successfully.
The KAM services were standardised and each step was reported in the Case Tracker, while in case of EIMC services the consortium had to develop the standards to ensure that the services delivered by all partners were of similar quality.
Only 2 KAMs were implemented in 2020-2021 period since only 2 proposals were successful in the SME Instrument in the reporting period. 35 EIMC services were successfully delivered to the SMEs from the Consortium area. Many of them were afterwards supported under the EEN.
It has to be mentioned that for some cases in WP2 implementation, the scope of expertise was extended. In addition to the Innovation Management Assessment offered so far, the Digital Innovation Management Assessment (DIQ) was included (EIMC expert was properly trained). Additionally, as part of the implementation of the support plan, analysis and work on improving the current business model were offered.