Agriculture, food and veterinary
- Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
- Agrarian policy in rural development - with special reference to price and incentive policy
- Economic propaganda of agricultural products
- Agrarian and rural policy
- Socioeconomic and gender analyses
- European Union and common agricultural policy
- Agriculture, tourism and economic development
- Rural women in the EU
- Sustainable allocation of land and capital resources
- Instruments of agrarian and rural policy
- Economics of fisheries
- Sustainable agriculture
- Agrarian policy
- Economics of agriculture
- Economics of disposal of agricultural resources
- Socio-economic aspects of rural development
- Gender Equality in Rural and Agricultural Innovation Systems
- Development of a model for evaluating state intervention in agriculture
- Diversification of the rural economy and the impact on the quality of life in rural areas
- Entrepreneurial tendencies of young farmers
- Socioeconomic factors of ecological agriculture development
- Management in Agri-tourism
- Common Agriculture Policy - EU Public Policies
- Transformations in Agriculture and Agricultural Policy
Agricultural Economics, Agronomy and Food Science
- Agroeconomy and Informatics
- Management and Rural Entrepreneurship
- Risk Management in Grain Chain
- Family Farm Typology
- Microeconomic Analysis of Risk Management Strategies
- Strategic management in agribusiness
- International business in agribusiness
- Risk management in agriculture
- Management and entrepreneurship in agriculture
- Cooperatives and business connections in agribusiness
- Human resource management in agribusiness
- Methods of risk analysis in agriculture
- Environmental risk analysis and management
- Risk Management in Agriculture
- Strategic Management in Agribusiness
- Agribusiness Management
- Risk Management
- Rural Development
- Agri-food value chains
- Advanced monitoring system of agro-ecosystems at risk of salinization and pollution
- Agrobiodiversity - the basis for adapting and mitigating the consequences of climate change in agriculture
- Development of a model for evaluating state intervention in agriculture
- The use of multi-criteria analysis in business decision-making of the family business
- Prototypical Policy Impacts on Multifunctional Activities in Rural Municipalities
- Proposal for the application of FADN data in financial management and analysis of production and financial risks of the economy with concrete examples for each sector of production
- Proposal for the application of FADN data in the analysis of production economics according to production sectors, as well as comparisons of economic performance indicators
- Risk management on the winegrowing farms
- Risk Management in the wine industry upon EU accession
- Competitive profile matrix for support adjustment to SMEs in winemaking
- Business performance of former state-owned large farms (agro-combinat’s) after economic system change
Power, energy and electricity
- Power and Energy Systems
- Distribution Systems
- Low-Voltage Electrical Installations and Lightning Systems
- Power Quality
- Optimization Methods
- Algorithms and Processes for Power and Energy
- Renewables and/or Distributed Generation
- Grid Integration
- Energy Savings
- Energy Use Optimization
- Load and Dispersed Generation Profiling and Optimization
- Power Quality in Active Distribution Power Networks
- Renewable Power Sources
- Distribution Power Networks
- Power System Quality and Quality of Supply Analysis (voltage profile, harmonic distortion, transients etc.)
- Power System (transmission and distribution) analysis regarding stability, renewable sources installation, battery storage, power factor correction, load forecast, loss allocation, flexibility and adequacy (all of these being especially attractive and lucrative nowadays)
- High voltage testing of power system equipment, insulation systems and live working equipment (transformers, generators, voltage/current transformers etc.)
- Case specific and dedicated training courses for power systems
- Case specific and dedicated software tools for power systems
- Complex tailor-made analyzes for which we create tailor-made software IT solutions
- Studies, techno-economic analysis and detection of operational and investment problems
- Studies for photovoltaics
- Studies for revitalization of the transmission power network
- Techno-economic analysis of the possibility of connecting a photovoltaic power plant at large manufacturer
ESG strategy development
- Materiality assessment
- Strategic business objectives aliignment with ESG objectives
- Internal sustainability organizational structure, policy and procedure tailoring
- KPI identfication
- Data collection, monitoring, and control system implementation
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- Reporting framework development, compliant with international reporting standards of choice (GRI, ESRS, SASB…)
ESG as A2F
- A2F criteria management and optimization
- EU regulatory compliance expertise (SFDR, Taxonomy, CSRD, ESRS)
- International reporting frameworks and standards expertise (GRI, SASB-IFRS, TCFD)
- ESG due diligence
- ESG benchmark for A2F evaluation
Sustainability and climate risk management
- Physical and transitional risk assessment and economic quantification
- Development of strategies for improving climate risk
- Regulatory and physical risks financial implication modeling
- ESG risk matrix introduction
Project management expertise
- Large-scale infrastructural project implementation
- R& consortium-based project implementation
- Soft skills project implementation
- Start-Up Full Cycle Financing
Project management expertise
- MFF 2014-2020
- MFF 2021-2027
- NexGen EU (RRF)
- Interreg family programs
- Life EU
- Eureka
- Horizon Europe
- SME fund (IP)
- Invest EU
Environmental
- - Deep knowledge and expertise in global and European regulatory frameworks, including the EU’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive, the EIB Groups
- - Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework, and the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).
Comprehensive assessments and management environmental and social impacts and risks for diverse public and private projects.
- -Project development advisory services, technical reviews, and due diligence processes, particularly for projects focused on:
- -Pollution management,
- -Climate change, and
- -Biodiversity conservation.
Proven track record in driving the implementation of:
- - ESG standards,
- - Steering project co-financing opportunities, and
- - Developing strategies for project cost and benefit assessments
Drafting and implementing key policies and legislation for National Body of Environment, Water Management, and Energy.
- - Advising on and preparation of various environmental protection documentation for projects involving infrastructure, industry, the mining industry, agribusiness, waste management, and renewable energy sources;
- - Preparation and project management of projects co-financed with EU funds;
- - Performing environmental due diligence on various investment projects, both public and private;
- - Advising companies on how to implement ESG standards, mitigate risks, achieve operational efficiency, comply with regulatory changes, and ensure best practices through audits and certification;
- - Preparation of Climate resilience and vulnerability analysis for various projects and companies
- - GHG emission calculation and defining of GHG emission reduction measures;
- - Preparation of economic and social benefits studies;
Other Expertise:
- - Circular Economy
- - Solid Waste Management
- - Environmental expertise and consultant services for determination of needed legislation and policy reforms
- - Preparation of Strategic plans for waste, climate change, sustainable development, nature protection, water management, and energy sector
- - Regulations on protected areas
- - Monitoring of the carbon market through Implementation of National Plans
- - Managing environmental risks – data on pollution levels, biodiversity, climate change impacts, and land use changes, waste quantities and any other environmental factors.
- - Monitoring of preparation and adoption of new law on Climate change and ozone layer protection and Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
- - Monitoring of remediation all identified highly polluted areas (environmental and health and safety risks, pollution emergency events)
- - Environmental and social impact assessment procedures as well as execution of technical reviews of complex projects
Agriculture and Rural Development
- Preparation, application and implementation of EU projects
- Expertise for Rural Development tenders financed with funds
- European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) for agricultural holdings
- Tenders for small and medium-sized enterprises & entrepreneurs from structural funds.
- Creation of investment studies and business plans necessary for implementation of loans, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis
- Preparation of complete project-technical documentation for needs of the applications to the EU calls
- - European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF)
- - European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
- - European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
- - Ministry of Agriculture (IB1)
- - Agency for Payments in Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development (APPRRR) (IB2)
- - Ministry of Agriculture (PT1) / Agency for payments in agriculture, fisheries and rural development - APPRRR (PT2)
Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union / European Structural and Investment Funds Implementing sustainable and efficient way to invest in:
- growth and development of people,
- businesses and resources in the agriculture and forestry sectors
- the rural economy
Agriculture, Forestry Sector and Rural areas
- strengthening the competitiveness and viability of the agri-food sectors
- sustainable management of natural resources
- increasing resilience to climate change
IPARD III : Albania, Macedonia, Serbia
- Real projects and expertise for regional comparison
In-depth knowledge share on the Croatian model
- - transition towards sustainable food systems
- - economic and social development of rural areas
- Measure 1 – Investments in physical assets of agricultural holdings
- Measure 3 – Investments in physical assets concerning processing and marketing of agricultural and fishery products
- Measure 7 – Farm diversification and business development
Improving absorption on existing measures and introduction of measures to follow !
Forest ecology, forestry and wood technology
- Establishing long-term monitoring of old-growth forest
- The influence of cultivation operations on the preservation of biodiversity and sustainability of forests
- The influence of structure and rejuvenation on the durability (sustainable development) of forests
- Establishment of permanent monitoring of spruce ecosystems
- Establishing monitoring as benchmarks for monitoring changes in forest habitats
- The impact of hydro-technical interventions on the functioning and services of lowland forest ecosystems
- Climate change influence on the state and viability of the management of forest ecosystems
- Forest Ecosystem Dynamic and Disturbances analysis
- Mapping of Disturbed Forest Ecosystems
- Development of a model of adaptive forest management - adaptation measures to climate change
- The impact of climate change on the state of conservation of forest ecosystems
- Adaptation to climate change for sustainable management of natural resources
- Preparation of a sectoral analysis of forestry and hunting
- Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research and the bio-economy
- Institutional Building and Implementation Natura 2000
- Natural resources, green technology and sustainable development
- Forestry and Wood Technology
- Food Safety, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Sea Research, Maritime and Inland Water and Bio- Economy
- Cooperation in achieving climate and biodiversity goals derived from the European Green Plan and the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030
- Policy for protecting the climate and ecosystems of the future
- Strategies in the area of research and development and alignment with EU strategies and international obligations
- Forestry (Cultivation and arrangement of forests with hunting management)
- Forestry (Technology, technology and management in forestry)
- Urban forestry, nature and environmental protection
- Forestry
- Silvi-culture
- Rehabilitation of degraded terrain
- Rainforests and forest reserves
- Cultivation of special purpose forests
- Flooded forests
Agrо-Industrial Consulting
- Senior Advisory Services Expert
- Specialization - IPARD Program Management
- Advisory services to farmers and micro and small agro-enterprises (IPARD potential beneficiaries)
- Management and implementation of agriculture and rural development programmes IPA for Rural Development
- Specialization in advising and consulting on the development of projects for individual farmers and AgrоIndustrial sector.
- Preparation of project activities in the field of agriculture, food production and rural development, including rural development support measures to support investments in primary agricultural production, processing and marketing of agricultural products.
- Collaboration on projects with the European Investment Bank , with focus on international standards and best practices in Agrо-Industrial development.
- Comprehensive economic consulting, feasibility studies, technical documentation preparation, investment studies, programs, and business plans tailored to the unique needs of clients, ensuring the economic viability of their ventures.
- Guiding clients through the entire process of accessing funds, including the preparation of complete application documentation
SME Development
Developing business plans and restructuring small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Networking with domestic and international companies, facilitating domestic companies; entry into international markets.
Research and policy papers focused on SME development, technical standards, organizational structure, and culture.
- Entrepreneurship and management consulting
- Business strategy and planning
- Evaluation of competitiveness
- Project cycle management, including monitoring & evaluation
- Supporting SMEs in applying for loans with domestic and international financial institutions
- Strategic Planning
- Transition toward more sustainable business practices, policies, systems, and operations
- Business Mentoring
- Tailored programmes for CEOs and senior executives
- Market Analyses
- G2M Strategies
- EU Funding
- Project Concept Validation
- Strategy to Access Funding
- Strategic goals and strategy aligning, capacity building,mentoring and guiding
- Proposal writing
- Technical implementation strategies
- Communication and Dissemination Strategies
- Support with R&I Strategies
- Full-cycle EU Project Management and Consultancy
Women’s Business Mentorship and Gender Equality
Mentoring women’s businesses, enhancing employability and networking at national and regional levels.
Integrating gender issues into policies, legislations, programs, and strategies.
Projects aimed at improving the entrepreneurial skills of young women, especially in rural areas
- Strengthening women’s leadership roles in the private sector by enhancing soft skills, financial literacy, and digitalization
- Improving the business climate for young women in rural areas
- Cross-border projects promoting women entrepreneurship
- Gender-responsive budgeting and employment inclusion
- Training, recruitment, and performance evaluations
- Gender equality, support of rural micro-preneurs, access to finance for women entrepreneurs
Socio-economic Projects
- Organizational sociology
- Consultancy and training in socio-economic development of SMEs and youth programs
- Socio-economic inclusion of vulnerable groups
- Participation in employment, education, and the delivery of improved social and economic services projects
- Socio-economic and technical consultancy
- Equality and quality of life
- Economic Development Strategies
- Economic Benefits Statements
- Employment and Training Strategies
- Research, analysis and advice in social and economic development
Consultancy in Environmental and Nature Protection, Ecology
- Habitat and vegetation mapping, classification of habitats and mapping of biological diversity
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Nature Impact Assessment (NIA)
- Remote sensing, GIS, accuracy assessment analysis, digitalization, ecological analyses
- Management and coordination of projects related to terrestrial aquatic ecosystems and nature conservation
- studies of infrastructure, industrial facilities, landfill sites etc
- analysis of environmental conditions for the existing flora and habitats, threatened and protected plant species and habitat types (studies are supported by GIS methods)
- land evaluation and soil analysis
- Management and coordination of projects related to terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and nature conservation
- Environmental and nature protection and inventory and monitoring of biodiversity
- Biodiversity aspects in Environmental Impact Studies (EIS)
- Ecosystem (habitat and vegetation) mapping, classification of habitats and mapping of biological diversity
- Evaluation and conservation of biodiversity
- Assessment of renewable energy impacts on nature
- Expertise in applying International, EU and regional environmental policy and regulations
- EU’s policies, strategies and procedures related to nature protection (including legislation related of Natura 2000)
- Habitat maps of biodiversity for important areas
- Habitats and vegetation research and remote sensing
- Nature protection
- -inventory, natural area assessment and surveys and nature impact assessment
- -determination and development of nature protection measures
- -participation in development of nature protection plans and programmes
- -management plans for natural resources, natural area management plans
- Preparation of Special studies and reports
- Verification of special studies, budgets and projections for the environmental components
- Studies of eligibility assessment for strategies, plans, programmes or actions for ecological network;
- Risk Assessment for wild plant introduction and cultivation (Invasiveness Risk Assessment);
- Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEA) & Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Biodiversity research and study
- Species and habitat distribution mapping
- Spatial Data Analysis
- ENIA for Natura 2000
- Protected Area Management Plan
- Natura 2000 Site Management Plan
- Area of Outstanding Value Management Plan
- Qualitative and quantitative species reintroduction risk assessment and monitoring of populations and ecosystems
- Analysis of threats, causes and problems for ecosystem conservation, single habitat type and species conservation, as well as their status assessment
- Nature protection legislation and institutional framework analysis
- Analysis of the implementation of Nature Protection Strategy and Action Plan
- Analysis of financial data sources and usage for nature protection
Business Start-Up Consulting
- Strategic advice, planning, operational guidance, and industry-specific expertise
- Technical know-how for early-stage startups
- Market analysis, business model development, financial planning, and fundraising strategies
- Connecting with potential investors, partners, and mentors
- Setting objectives, defining key performance indicators, creating a roadmap to reach goals effectively
- Transforming innovative ideas into profitable and scalable businesses
- Helping startups on their journey from ideation to dealing with investors
- Finding efficient ways to increase customer acquisition, activation, and retention, grow and scale sustainably
- Strategic, organizational, operational solutions
- Marketing and Sales Research and Strategy
- Assistance for clients in the early critical stages of a startup
- Business Structure Formation
- Business Structure Development
- Access to Knowledge and Expertise
- Business Branding
- Networking services essential for market expansion
- (A2F) Access to Funding Services (both domestically and abroad)
- Development Strategy Creators and intermediaries towards investors
- Expertise and consulting services for project development and financing from EU funds resources
- Advisory services for the creation, application, and implementation of EU projects
- Preparation of documentation for obtaining grants from national funds and programs of the EU
- Full project and contract implementation cycle
- Creation of investment studies, business plans, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, CBA analyses
- Preparation and completion of the entire project and technical documentation and control of the whole investment development and implementation process
- Financial construction of planned investments through grants, incentives, business loans financed by the EU, loans or national funds
- Other forms of business and finance consulting services with the aim of successful application and implementation of projects, by maximizing the absorbed grant funds
- Providing expertise and consulting services to domestic and international clients
- Business Advisory and assistance to MSME’s
- Business Strategy, Team Handling, Marketing, Sales
- Economic analyses, Business Planning, Business Development, GTM Strategies
- Consultations in the preparation of strategic documentation
- Sales, Marketing, and Promotion Strategies
- Supporting the leadership in the development of new business opportunities