The project “Mainstreaming alternative finance mechanisms for entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs” was launched in 2019. Its context is capitalizing on current trends in alternative finance and impact investing. Especially crowdfunding and crowdinvesting
BRD-NET – Development of EAP countries
In 2014, PEDAL Consulting implemented the BRD-NET project “Transfer of Visegrad Experience in Regional Development to Black Sea EaP Countries”.
PopulAIR – Improving air quality in Slovakia
The 8-year project “LIFE-IP SK Improving air quality in Slovakia and surrounding countries” started in January 2020. Its aim is to support and reinforce the administrative structure and capacity.
DANDELION – Inclusive and innovative societies
In January 2016, PEDAL Consulting started implementing the Horizon 2020 project “DANDELION – Promoting EU-funded projects of inclusive, innovative and reflective societies”.
Startup Europe Partnership
In February 2014, PEDAL Consulting was contracted by the European Commission to implement the initiative “Start-up Europe Partnership Support services to catalyse a Start-up Europe Partnership”.
TETRA – Accelerating the new Internet generation
The project “TETRA – Technology harvest & transfer for an Open Internet initiative” will develop and implement a series of business-support activities targeted at ‘R&I Actions’ and their third parties
T2gE – Transition to Green Economy
In spring 2016, PEDAL Consulting has been awarded a Horizon2020 grant to implement the T2gE project. The main objective of the project was to contribute to a transition towards a green economy in Europe. Mainly through the organization of the international conference “Transition to a green Economy” (T2gE).
This international conference was an event of major strategic nature during the Slovak Presidency of the European Council. It brought together a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Its ambition was to:
• improve understanding of the green economy concept,
• identify conclusions and pathways for transition
• involve and mobilise various actors and stakeholders in the discussions of possible future actions.
The conference also aimed at strengthening the synergy among various recent initiatives and programmes launched by the European Commission. Namely, i.e. 7EAP, Circular economy package, Energy Union, Juncker Commission’s priorities etc. and by the Member States, to the benefit of the overall coherence.
BIOWAYS – Increasing awareness of bio-based products
in October 2016, PEDAL Consulting started implementing the Horizon 2020 project “BIOWAYS Increase public awareness of bio-based products and applications supporting the growth of the European bioeconomy”.
BIOVoices – Accelerating the bio-based sector
“BIOVoices – Mobilization of a plurality of voices and mutual learning to accelerate the Bio-based sector” is another Horizon 2020 project awarded by the European Commission. It builds on the concept of Mobilisation & Mutual Learning Platforms (MML). Its ultimate objective is to deliver an Action Plan to raise awareness and engage the citizens on the bio-based products.
SOG-TIM – Trafficking and immigration
PEDAL Consulting was the coordinator of the implementation of an Erasmus+ project “Social Growth on Trafficking and Immigration (SoG-TIM)”. It was actually a pedagogical plan for the training of future social entrepreneurs.
Media Contact Database
In October 2017, PEDAL Consulting signed a 4-year framework contract with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It provided this EU agency with a subscription to a media contact database. The aim being the support of the EFSA’s Media Relations team in researching information (including contact details of journalists and media outlets). The database will help the EFSA to develop and maintain professional relationships with key journalists and media outlets throughout the European Union and beyond.
BIOBRIDGES – Market uptake of bio-based products
“BIOBRIDGES – Bridging Consumers, Brands and Bio Based Industry to improve the market of sustainable bio-based products” is a 24-month action aiming at boosting the marketability of bio-based products.
