LOT 5 Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital

TAS, through C&M , is Consortium Leader in the newest phase of the EC Framework Contract Lot 5 – Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital. This contract serves as a vital support mechanism for the European Commission Directorates-General responsible for implementing External Action initiatives.

This achievement underscores our continued commitment to fostering impactful collaborations and delivering high-value results within EU-funded initiatives. It also reinforces our strong track record in successfully implementing EC FWC since 2012, demonstrating our dedication to excellence, reliability, and innovation.

Lot 5 – Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital covers the following key sectors:

  • Digital technologies and services
  • Space and Earth Observation
  • Telecommunications
  • Research and Innovation

Over the nextyears, TAS, remains dedicated to providing strategic support and technical expertise to the European Commission, EU Delegations, Partner Countries, and Organizations. Beyond delivering assistance, we are committed to actively shaping the EU’s global initiatives, bringing fresh perspectives and pioneering ideas to collaborative efforts that drive a more sustainable and forward-looking future.

 

LOT 8 Sustainable Finance and Blended

We are proud to play a key role in the FWC SEA 2023, joining a prestigious consortium of distinguished organizations and companies recognized for their expertise and professionalism in the sector.our strategic partnership for Lot 8 – Sustainable Finance and Blended Finance under the Framework Contract for Services for the EU’s External Action 2023 (FWC SEA 2023). This Lot is led by our longstanding strategic partner, Cowater International (formerly FCG Consult).

Lot 8 – Sustainable Finance and Blended Finance encompasses the following key areas:

  • Financial market products, instruments, and structures
  • Market dynamics and financing gaps
  • Policy development and regulatory frameworks
  • Data, statistics, and impact indicators

This partnership represents a powerful opportunity to drive innovation, bridge financing gaps, shape policies, and harness robust data-driven insights. With our seasoned expertise in the sector, TAS Europrojects is fully committed to making a meaningful impact, supporting the objectives of FWC SEA 2023, and contributing to a more sustainable and resilient financial future.

 

Call for consultants

As we work on the implementation of Lot 5 – Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital and Lot 8 – Sustainable Finance and Blended Finance under the new Framework Contract for Services for the EU’s External Action 2023 (FWC SEA 2023), we are actively seeking to expand our network of expert consultants across a diverse range of fields.

 

Lot 5 – Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital

1. Digital Technologies and Services

  • Digital and Data Governance
  • Digital Connectivity and Infrastructure
  • Digital Literacy and Skills
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy
  • Digital Entrepreneurship and E-skills
  • Digital Technologies as Enablers
  • Navigation Systems, Localization, and Surveillance (terrestrial and maritime)
  • Digital Agenda – External Projection of EU Policy
  • Data Protection – External Projection of EU Policy
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Technologies and Applications

2. Space and Earth Observation

  • Satellite Data Collection, Analysis, and Utilization
  • Space Programme Applications
  • Space Research and Innovation
  • Space Entrepreneurship and Skills
  • New Space Technologies
  • Meteorological Data Collection, Analysis, and Utilization
  • Space Policy
  • Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation, and Connectivity

3. Telecommunications

  • Urban and Rural Telephony
  • Radio Broadcasting and Television
  • Data Transmission
  • Multimedia Networks
  • Navigation Systems, Localization, and Surveillance (terrestrial and maritime)

4. Research and Innovation

  • Public-Private Partnerships in Research, Technology, and Innovation
  • University-Industry Research Collaborations
  • Technology Parks and Innovative Business Incubators
  • Models for Commercialization and Technology Absorption
  • Frugal Innovation, Smart Specialization, and High-Potential Applications for Societal Challenges
  • Research Infrastructure and Capacity Development (including Centers of Competence)
  • Researchers’ Mobility, Training, and Career Development (including Diaspora Networks)
  • Regional and International Strategic Collaboration in Research and Innovation

 

Lot 8 – Sustainable Finance and Blended Finance

1. Financial Market Products, Instruments, and Structures

  • Investment Fund Structuring
  • Project Finance and Public-Private Partnerships
  • Sustainable Finance and Innovative Sustainability-Related Instruments
  • Impact Investing and Venture Philanthropy
  • Climate Finance and Carbon Finance
  • Microfinance Solutions
  • Equity and Quasi-Equity Instruments (e.g., private equity, venture capital, mezzanine finance)
  • Debt Instruments (e.g., subordinated loans, thematic bonds, debt swaps)
  • Guarantee, Insurance, and Risk-Sharing Mechanisms
  • Advisory Services on Banking, Commercial, and Legal Aspects of Financial Products
  • Risk Analysis, Mitigation Strategies, and Portfolio Risk Management
  • Local Currency Finance Approaches
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Financing
  • Linkages Between Project Structuring and Financial Instruments
  • ESG Finance Management and Measurement Systems

2. Markets and Financing Needs/Gaps

  • Balancing Public Policy Objectives with Market Profitability
  • Defining Market Failures and Addressing Gaps
  • Market Analysis and Forecasting for Sustainability-Related Instruments
  • Forward-Looking Sustainable Finance Sectors (e.g., impact tech finance, crowdfunding, crypto-finance)
  • Additionality, Crowding-In, and Crowding-Out Assessment
  • Sustainable Finance Frameworks and Standards (e.g., taxonomies, green bonds, reporting)
  • Financial Market Infrastructure and Green Capital Market Development
  • Economic and Financial Viability of Projects vs. Need for Grants
  • Grants as Incentives and Blended Finance Mechanisms
  • Barriers and Incentives for Private Investment in Sustainable Finance

3. Policy Issues

  • Implementing the Addis Ababa Action Agenda: Integrated National Financing Frameworks
  • Debt Sustainability and Concessionality
  • Public Investment and Asset Management
  • Official Development Assistance (ODA), Total Official Support for Sustainable Development (TOSSD), and OECD DAC Issues
  • Advancing Blended Finance Strategies

 

Join Our Expert Network

If you are an experienced consultant with expertise in any of these fields, we invite you to collaborate with us and contribute to impactful initiatives under the EU’s FWC SEA 2023.

 

Get in touch to explore opportunities with TAS Europrojects.