Horizon 2020: programme, funding, sme, calls, cooperation agrement

Innovation ,Entrepreneurship, Project dissemination & communication

Our experience and practical knowledge in innovation , entrepreneurship , writing project proposals and business plans , project management , project dissemination & communication.

27 years of experience

A large experience in entrepreneurship

Writing around 180 project proposals

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L’Art Du Conseil

“ The art of consultancy in project management.

From idea to sustainability, every project is unique as a work of art.”

Catalin-Lucian Lungu

LaConseil founder

1996

BEGINNING

Our story started in 1996 ...

In order to offer a brand new look to the firm, through a rebranding process, the experience in project management and human resources were successfully transferred to BEST CONSEIL company, and, in the end, to LACONSEIL , a mature company, that is committed to delivering sustainable results.

Our long experience, of more than 25 years, in project management and a vast portfolio of more than 150 projects, represents the reason why our company is the standard of longevity.
2014

HORIZON 2020

The young business man, who, in 1996, established a consulting company , had an uprising road to success, both him as well as his business; from 2014 to 2019, Mr Catalin-Lucian LUNGU was an expert evaluator and rapporteur for the European Commission – Research Executive Agency (REA) and the Executive Agency of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (EASME), for the Research & Innovation Program HORIZON 2020.Throughout this period, Mr Catalin-Lucian LUNGU has evaluated more than 480 innovation proposals, submitted by the SMEs in Europe, under HORIZON 2020, SME Instrument, Phase 1 and Phase 2 & Fast Track to Innovation Pilot Scheme .
2016

EASME

In 2016, the rich experience gained by Mr Catalin-Lucian LUNGU led to his promotion as a reviewer , appointed by the European Commission – Executive Agency for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (EASME), whose main tasks consist in monitoring the implementation of 6 projects in Europe:Sweden, Spain, Hungary, Denmark, Netherlands , Italy.
2018

BRUSSELS

LACONSEIL SPRL Belgium started to operate in 2018, being an European level scale-up of a previous national endeavor with more than 25 years experience.

We have a large experience in entrepreneurship according to Berkeley-Haas Entrepreneurship Program:

entrepreneurship courses;business plans competitions;start-up seed funding ( grants );mentoring and monitoring.

Through the Brussels office , we can have a direct relationship with your project officer in Brussels , connections with European institutions , access to EU events with a direct impact on your project ,

making available state-of-the-art spaces in Brussels for promote your project and results on European level- meetings , workshops , conferences , brokerage events , investors pitches etc.

Added value

Our added value is a large experience and practical knowledge in innovation , entrepreneurship , project management, project dissemination & communication .

...To enable cross-fertilisation and synergies , in a balanced consortium.

Evaluate for free HORIZON 2020 project idea!

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Firstly , we evaluate for FREE your idea of HORIZON 2020 project , taking into account the three criteria : Impact , Excellence and Quality and efficiency of implementation.

If your idea is feasible , we decide the further collaboration through our involvement in the effective writing of the project proposal , meaning Technical Annex Section 1-3 si Technical Annex Section 4-5.

In writing the proposal , we keep in mind all the aspects mentioned in the evaluation form of an HORIZON

2020 project:

European added value;
the potential to boost the growth of the applying company;
status and strategy of knowledge protection;
the need of "freedom to operate analysis”;
the history and current stage of development of the innovation;
comparison with the current state-of-the-art solution ;
comprehensive description of work , etc.

After approval of your project , it will starts the preparation period for contracting the grant. We help you in

the following areas:

online grant preparation ;
correct shortcomings identified by the experts in the „Evaluation Summary Report „ ;
check if the Description of the Action ( DoA) - Annex 1 and the Estimated budget for the action ( Annex 2 )
match the proposal.

Submit with a project

Projects

Writing project proposals , project management , project dissemination & communication, innovation and entrepreneurship

Business support infrastructures / Entrepreneurship/ Education/ Employment

Implemented projects

A better adaptation by advisory and orientation -LACONSEIL Ltd and 2 partners
The industrial park Botosani town -The support consortium
VAST-Vulnerable , but socially active as you – LACONSEIL Ltd and 4 partners
SPO On-Line – The Balance between Workforce Supply and Work Demand’ – County Agency for Employment Timişoara
BonAntreprenor – LACONSEIL Ltd and 2 partners
NOEX – Say NO to social exclusion – LACONSEIL Ltd and 3 partners

Urban & tourism infrastructure

Implemented projects

Urban regeneration –Lapusneanu-Piata Unirii -City/ Municipality of Iasi
Modernization of the road connection for the intermodal transport center –train station Iasi - City/Municipality of Iasi
The modernization of the road infrastructure for the capitalization of touristic potential Ceahlau mountain-County Council of Neamt
The development of the infrastructure for the rescue public service - County Council of Neamt
Urban regeneration –Lapusneanu-Piata Unirii -City/ Municipality of Iasi
Modernization of the road connection for the intermodal transport center –train station Iasi -City/Municipality of Iasi
The modernization of the road infrastructure for the capitalization of touristic potential Ceahlau mountain-County Council of Neamt
The development of the infrastructure for the rescue public service - County Council of Neamt

Cultural heritage & historical monuments

Implemented projects

Consolidation and restauration of the Iasi City museum - City/Municipality of Iasi
A heritage building– museum for the third millenium - County Council of Suceava
Restoration , consolidation and touristic integration Roman-Catholic old cathedral - Roman-Catholic diocese

Tourism & natural areas

Implemented projects

Increasing accomodation capacity and modernisation of the Hotel Unirea- GAMA Ltd
Modernisation of Hotel Maria – GAMA Ltd
Hotel Maestro – EURO-INTER SPORT Ltd
Improving the quality of tourism product by extending and modernisation the 3 stars Hotel Belvedere – BELVEDERE Ltd
Developing the management for Ceahlau national park- County Council of Neamt
Management for protected natural areas –lakes Pangarati , Vaduri , Cuiejdel - County Council of Neamt

SMEs , ERASMUS, HORIZON

Implemented projects

Increasing Production Capacity of a Leather Products Company - ALPEL COM Ltd
Financial diagnosis report and Consultancy services for privatization - LUCEAFARUL Co
Increasing Production Capacity in a Ready-made clothes Company’ - SIMCRO Ltd
Consultancy services for privatization, Business plan for acquisition of majority stake, Feasibility study ‘Modernising Production Flow in Knitted Fabrics and Clothing Company’ - JATEX Co
Manufacturing Facility – ELPROEX Co
Compound Feed Production Facility –NUTRIVIT Ltd
Sweets Production Facility in the Free Economic Zone Brăila - FANYON Ltd
Impact study: ‘Outsourcing of Secondary Activities of the Scope of Business’, Business plan and Consultancy for privatization - MOLDOSIN Co
Technical Endowment for Oil Factory –DIANA-PROD Ltd
Technical Endowment Diary Products Factory - PORTAS COM Ltd
Developement of Production of Plastic and Aluminium Insulating Carpentry - CIP-VIC PROD Ltd
Technical Endowment – PVC Carpentry Production Facility - MOLDO CCTP Co
Production Facility for Canned Vegetables and Fruit – AGRIFAB Ltd
Implementing the Horizontal Integration Strategy by Purchasing Assets of the Company Ital Timec S.R.L., Cislău, Buzău County -HYPERION Ltd
Manufacturing System – Wooden Lighting Equipment - LUXTEN DEVA Ltd
High Performance Equipment – Production Facility –AGAT PRODEX Ltd
Patent Capitalization: Self Closing Scarf –FARMABIOMED Ltd
Developing and Improving Roads in Rural Area of Botoşani County –TRANSAGRA Ltd
Production Facility for Ceramic Blocks and Bricks- ROTHERM Ltd
Increasing Production Capacity, Diversification of Product Range and Improving Working Conditions for the Workers - PROD-MOBIL H Ltd
Setting Up Modern Farm for Raising Dairy Cows - AGRO-SOLOMONESCU Ltd
Modernisation of Dairy Plant - LACTO-SOLOMONESCU Ltd
Modernisation and Endowment with Agricultural Machinery of Vegetal -Production Farm - TOMICOM Ltd
Expansion and Modernisation of Milk Processing and Dairy Factory - PORTAS COM Ltd
Modernisation and Endowment with Agricultural Machinery of Mixed Farm - MULTIAGRA Ltd
High Performance Technology Insertion in the Organic Farm Multiagra - MULTIAGRA Ltd
Equiping a Competitive Technical Tool House for Forestry -EURO B.A. COS Ltd
Improving the Quality of Tourism Infrastructure by Setting Up the 3 Stars Ovidiu Guesthouse - OVYDYU COMP SERVICE Ltd
Modern Technologies for Bakery and Pastry Products Parisienne a la Vys- PARISIENNE A LA VYS Ltd
Diversification of Rural Economy by Setting Up a New Production Facility for Industrial Strainers - POLYMET & GLASS DESIGN Ltd
Production Facility for Packaging Cardboard -CARTON MDA Ltd
Effective Manufacturing System in the Field of Structures and Metal Constructions - AGAT PRODEX Ltd
Modern Technologies in Rubber Processing- ARCA ALFA Ltd
Modern Technologies Used in Antet-Tipocom Print Shop - ANTET TIPOCOM Ltd
Improving the Quality of Bakery and Pastry Products - TOMICOM Ltd
Increasing Production Capacity of S.C. Recom Sid S.A. Hunedoara by Extending the Workshop for Metal Construction - RECOM SID Co
LaOffice – Modern Office for Project Management - LACONSEIL Ltd
Maio-Truck – Service and Car Wash- MAIO TRUCK Ltd
Modern Production Facility for Sanitary Items of Paper- DONIS PAPER Ltd
Setting Up Marble, Granite and Natural Stone Processing Facility - ROBERT MARMI Ltd
Production Facility for Biomass Pellets and Briquettes – Sole Trader GREBENITA GHEORGHE NARCIS.
Increasing Production Capacity for Leather Ready-Made Clothes - NEW FASHION Ltd
FORESIGHT «Flexibility and Resilience in Digital Transformation and Intelligent Automation "
PROSCI -Enhancement Excellence in Protein Science
MILDTECH -Affordable, low temperature, rapid and energy efficient dual frequency microwave assisted vacuum system for drying and cooking foods
AQUARIUS

Advantages

1. A large experience in innovation and entrepreneurship ; direct relationship with the project officer in Brussels ; connections with EU institutions and access to EU events ; making available state-of-the-art spaces in Brussels for promote the project on European level .
2. We will help you focus on the scientific excellence of your project, not on writing it, preparing the contracting the grant or project management, which will consume a significant amount of resources of your organization.
3. More than 25 years of experience ; writing around 150 project proposals; evaluation about 480 innovation proposals ; monitoring/review for European Commission ( EC ) the implementation of 6 projects in Europe
4. After signing Grant Agreement we can help the consortium as a project partner in the work packages ( WPs) related to Project Dissemination , Exploitation and Communication and Project Management.
5. In the preparation phase of your project , we can help you WRITING some non-scientific sub-sections , including Work Packages ( WPs) related to Project Management and Project Dissemination , Exploitation and Communication and REVIEW your proposal with improvement comments to enhance your success rate.

6. The online support services for project management will allow you 24 hours a day easy access to all your documents, project-related discussions, right from your laptop, tablet or smartphone.
7. You will receive notifications and reminders related to your deliverables, reports and meetings.
8. We will offer you support in completion your project financing with additional funding , from banks, venture capital and private equity funds.
9. You will know in a timely manner if there are no barriers to the commercial exploitation of your patents - freedom to operate analysis.
10. The information with a direct impact on your project will help you schedule early on the participation of an external fair or find out different news related to your sphere of action.

11. Access in real time to the European legislation will help you adapt your project to the new legal provisions/conditions.
12. We will help you with the promotion of your project to comply with both the mandatory minimum measures related to article 38 – Grant Agreement and also to provide a modern concept, as suggested by the website of the European Commission. This modern concept ensures not only the mandatory minimum measures for the promotion of your project, but also join the community and make your work visible.
13. And last, but not least, the full service package price represents an eligible cost, included in the indirect costs of your project budget. For a customized offer, please, access the section Contact.

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Testimonials

The Community Assistance Directorate

In the period 08.10.2014-31.12.2015, the Community Assistance Directorate (CAD) Iasi has implemented, in collaboration with their partners – the Local Public Service of Social Assistance and Support (LPSSAS) Botosani, the Association Blue Smile, HR Specialists Ltd. and LACONSEIL Ltd. , the project “VSAY – Vulnerable, but Socially Active as You”, 168/6.1/S/145566 contract. The project above mentioned had an aggregate eligible value around 1.400.000 EUR, being financed from the Sectorial Operational Development Program of Human Resources 2007-2013, Priority Axis no. 6 “ Promotion of the social inclusion”, Major field of intervention 6.1 – “Development of social economy”. Our partner – the consultancy firm LACONSEIL Ltd. has taken care, in the preliminary phases of the project, of the preparation of funding request and business plans for eleven SMEs (social economy structures), and in the implementation period, of management activities for the project and specific/relevant activities necessary in the fulfillment of the indicators – according to the list below: • Employment services offering, such as informing and professional counseling, orientation and psychological counseling; • Professional development activities and potential, knowledge and self-esteem consolidation – with the help of entrepreneurial development courses – “Entrepreneur in the social economy”; • Entrepreneurial counseling for the business plans implementation for eleven SMEs (social economy structures); • Project management; • Project advertising and awareness; • Marketing activities – organization of exhibitions related to the specific products and services for the social economy structures (grounding the exhibition component). The project was successfully completed and therefore we kindly recommend the firm LACONSEIL Ltd., as well as Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian – the CEO of the company, as being professional, trustful partners and we appreciate the quality and flexibility of the offered solutions.

The Theoretical High-School “Al. I. Cuza”

In the period 23.04.2014 – 31.12.2015, the Theoretical High-School “Al. I. Cuza” Iasi has conducted, in collaboration with partners – the Art High-School “Octav Bancila” Iasi and LACONSEIL Ltd., the project “A better adaptation through counseling and orientation”, the corresponding – 161/2.1/G/135199 contract. The project above mentioned had an aggregate eligible value around 500,000 EUR and has been financed through the SODPHR 2007 – 2013, Priority Axis no.2 – “Integration of the learning process within the labor market throughout the entire life”, Major field of intervention 2.1 “Transition from the educational field to the active life”. Our partner – the consultancy firm LACONSEIL Ltd. Iasi has taken care, in the preliminary phases of the project, of the preparation for the funding request and business plans for and in the implementation period, of management activities for the project and specific/relevant activities necessary in the fulfillment of the indicators – according to the list below: • Identification, settlement and development of methods, techniques and tools of professional orientation and counseling, fit for the specific needs of the target group – only the sub activity for the preparation of tools necessary for individual and group counseling; • Professional counseling and orientation activities which allow for an informed decision of the pupils regarding their decision of following educational studies or obtaining a place of work in the labor market; • Study visits – “Job Shadow Day”; • Thematic trip – initiation in entrepreneurship; • Information campaign regarding the job world – “Meeting at the Living Library”; • Preparing the project implementation; • Preparing the products and services acquisition; • General coordination and project financing; • Organization and unfolding of press conferences related to the project initiation; • Organization and unfolding of press conferences related to the project completion; The collaboration with our partner LACONSEIL Ltd. and Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian, the CEO of the company, was a successful one, therefore we recommend this firm to everyone interested in the professional consultancy services offered by LACONSEIL Ltd.

RECOM SID LTD. HUNEDOARA

In the period July 2011 – August 2014 the consultancy services contract no. 17/12.07.2011 has been concluded with our partner, LACONSEIL Ltd. In the first phase, included in this contract it was designed and approved the paperwork for the project “Improving the production capacity of RECOM SID Ltd. Hunedoara through the extension and modernization of the metallic production workshop”. After the contract was signed, regarding the non-refundable financing, it was conducted the project implementation phase before mentioned, and in august 2014, the project has been successfully completed. The consultancy services contract no. 17/12.07.2011 has been conducted in accordance with the professional field rules, being finished accordingly. In conclusion, we recommend both the firm LACONSEIL Ltd. and Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian, the CEO of the company, as being professional and trustful partners for any company they will conduct business with, and we appreciate the quality of their services, as well as the flexibility of the proposed solutions. General Manager Giurgiu Ion Economic Manager Ittu Aurel

MUNICIPALITY OF IAȘI

In the period 10.09.2015 – 10.03.2016, it has been conducted the service contract no. 82305/10.09.2015 – Project management services of the project “Modernization of the road link intermodal transportation center – train station Iasi”. This contract between the Iasi county and LACONSEIL Ltd. was concluded in accordance with the current professional rules in the field, and successfully completed. We appreciate the quality of the offered services as being very good. Therefore, we recommend both the firm LACONSEIL Ltd. and Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian, the CEO of the company, as being professional and trustful partners for any company they will conduct business with, and we appreciate the quality of their services. The current document is taken as a letter of recommendation, being released on the basis of the current data from our institution. For Mayor ViceMayor Eng. Mihai CHIRICA Eng. Dumitru TOMORUG Director The Direction of Development and European Projects

ELECTROCONTACT LTD.

In the period 2002-2003, we have conducted a partnership with Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian, for the design of all the necessary documents related to the project “Industrial park in the Botosani County.” The documents for this project have included: development strategy of the Botosani County; the opportunity and pre-feasibility study; feasibility study and support documents. The Order no. 170 from 02.06.2003, from the Forecast and Development Ministry, awards the title of industrial park to the participative association “Industrial park in the Botosani County”. The members of the participative association are: ELECTROMINING Ltd., ELECTROCONTACT Ltd., MECANICA Ltd. and the Local Council of the Botosani County. In conclusion, we recommend to everyone, the professional consultancy services for the design and implementation of the infrastructure public projects offered by Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian and the consultancy firm LACONSEIL Ltd. 12.12.2017 MUNTEANU VIORICA Executive President Industrial Group ELECTROCONTACT

AGAT PRODEX LTD.

In 2003, we have collaborated with Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian for the design of the project “ Performance equipment – Production facility”, financed with the help of the PHARE program – Social and Economic Cohesion – SMEs assistance. The good performance offered by the firm, through the implementation of this project, have determined me to continue the partnership with Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian, for the structural funds financing of the investment project – “Modernization of the production facility, metallic production and structures.” Therefore, I kindly recommend to everyone the professional services offered by Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian and his company BEST CONSEIL Ltd.( LACONSEIL Ltd ). Eng. PLESOIANU TRAIAN General Manager

LUXTEN DEVA LTD.

The project “Production system – Wooden Lightning Equipment”, designed by Mr. Lungu Catalin-Lucian and approved through the PHARE program – recommends the consultancy company BEST CONSEIL Ltd. ( LACONSEIL Ltd ) and their representative, as providing the best advice for the European projects financing. Eng. Comsa Sorin General Manager LUXTEN DEVA Ltd

MULTIAGRA LTD.

One of the few consultancy experts in the project management that I know, with a vast experience, both in the preparation stage, as well as in the project implementation stage, is Mr. Lungu Catalin-Lucian, manager of BEST CONSEIL Ltd.( LACONSEIL Ltd ) The paperwork executed by BEST CONSEIL Ltd. and the proposed solutions through the project “Equipment Modernization with Agricultural Machinery for Mixed Farming” – Vlasinesti Village, Botosani County – recommends the consultancy firm, as well as their representative, as being a business card. Portariuc Ovidiu Legal Representative of the Project

MUNICIPALITY OF IAȘI

In the period 10.02.2014 – 31.12.2015, it has been conducted the service contract no. 12868/10.02.2014 – Project management consultancy services of the project “Consolidation and renovation of the building for the establishment of the county museum from Iasi”. This contract between the Iasi county and LACONSEIL Ltd. was concluded in accordance with the current professional rules in the field, and successfully completed. We appreciate the quality of the offered services as being very good. Therefore, we recommend both the firm LACONSEIL Ltd. and Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian, the CEO of the company, as being professional and trustful partners for any company they will conduct business with, and we appreciate the quality of their services. The current document is taken as a letter of recommendation, being released on the basis of the current data from our institution. For Mayor ViceMayor Eng. Mihai CHIRICA Project Manager Mihai PRICOP Drawn Technical Advisor Eng. Ioana MIHAI

MUNICIPALITY OF IAȘI

In the period 18.07.2014 – 31.12.2015, it has been conducted the service contract no. 64486/18.07.2014 – Project management consultancy services of the project “Urban renewal Lapusneanu public area of interest – Unirii Square.” This contract between the Iasi county and LACONSEIL Ltd. was concluded in accordance with the current professional rules in the field, and successfully completed. We appreciate the quality of the offered services as being very good. Therefore, we recommend both the firm LACONSEIL Ltd. and Mr. Lungu Catalin Lucian, the CEO of the company, as being professional and trustful partners for any company they will conduct business with, and we appreciate the quality of their services. The current document is taken as a letter of recommendation, being released on the basis of the current data from our institution. For Mayor ViceMayor Eng. Mihai CHIRICA Project Manager Eng .Elena RACOVEANU Drawn Technical Advisor Eng. Ioana MIHAI

Ph. D -Daniel Jancura -Safarik University in Kosice , Slovakia

I would like to express my thanks to you for very professional an friendly approach and very nice work on the project. I hope that with your help, the project has been significantly improved and will be financed. Thank you very much. Daniel Jancura PhD -Safarik University in Kosice , Slovakia

Georgios Vanezi -FRESHSEAL LTD United Kingdom

I am very happy to say that I was successful in my grant application...( MILDTECH ) Now, I will be looking for venture capital to increase my production and marketing capabilities. I am also looking to see what opportunities there are in teaming up with companies from other countries.

Please send us a message in the Contact section .

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Import files

Innovation ,Entrepreneurship, Project dissemination & communication

BEGINNING

HORIZON 2020

EASME

BRUSSELS

1. Pre-evaluation and review the proposal with improvement suggestions/comments

2. Writing project proposal, submit the proposal and grant preparation

3. Assistance in your project management / implementation

4. Project Partner

Our Transnational Project Meeting in Dublin

The Community Assistance Directorate

The Theoretical High-School “Al. I. Cuza”

RECOM SID LTD. HUNEDOARA

MUNICIPALITY OF IAȘI

ELECTROCONTACT LTD.

AGAT PRODEX LTD.

LUXTEN DEVA LTD.

MULTIAGRA LTD.

MUNICIPALITY OF IAȘI

MUNICIPALITY OF IAȘI

Ph. D -Daniel Jancura -Safarik University in Kosice , Slovakia

Georgios Vanezi -FRESHSEAL LTD United Kingdom