1/7 EPN CONSULTING is a threefold professional service provider. Our success lies in our capacity to bring together the exceptional professional skills that exist across Europe to provide Consultancy Services, access to a Network of Professionals, and in doing so act as a Business Hub. In the current climate where projects are increasingly complex and frequently cross-border the concept of an allseeing all-knowing person or company is no longer valid. Organisations, whether public or private, increasingly need diverse skills and expertise to succeed in implementing their transport projects or to win major business contracts. EPN Consulting is well placed to support a varied group of clients to develop projects, select technology as well as support the process of funding applications using European initiatives. EPN CONSULTING AS YOUR CONSULTANTS EPN Consulting s main areas of Consultancy are: European Funding and Projects Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) & Sustainable Transport Smart Mobility in Smart Cities Energy & Environment Business Management & Consultancy (special focus on SMEs) European Projects The EPN Consulting's International team boasts many years of experience in European funding (i.e. Horizon 2020 and in the past 7 th Framework Programme, Competitiveness and Innovation Programme and more) and is well placed to assist a variety of clients (public and private, SMEs and large organisations, Universities and Research Centres) to turn innovative ideas into project proposals. The advising and assistance services follow the client in every step of the procedure ( consortium building, proposal preparation, submission, project kick-off meetings, organisation and project management).
2/7 EPN Consulting helps clients identify the best programmes for their project ideas or match their products/solutions to add value to a project consortium. EPN Consulting supports its clients in numerous ways including: assisting in the development of a team to implement a specific projects; support in the identification of a project for a given consortia of partners and skills; support a project team develop and deliver a proposal for financial support; support in developing and promoting innovative technologies and technology solutions and projects control. EPN Consulting also performs a bespoke professional service of European opportunities monitoring. EPN Consulting s typical client base includes: Local authorities & Public administration: Private sector; Small & Medium Enterprises; Public transport companies; Universities & research centres. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) & Sustainable Transport EPN Consulting offers in-depth knowledge and experience in ITS as applied to Public Transport, Motorways, Urban Transport, Logistics, Sustainable Transport as well as in designing ITS Architecture at Urban, Regional and National level. Further, EPN Consulting provides its clients with the necessary know-how to identify cost effective technological solutions that can be implemented as part of European initiatives including identifying opportunities and supporting projects that may be eligible for funding including Research, Development and Innovation activities. Smart Mobility in Smart Cities In 2012 EPN Consulting has developed a new business area dedicated to SMART CITIES to meet the high demand coming from Local Authorities and citizens willing to introduce/exploit smart solutions to improve the quality of
life and optimise existing resources. 3/7 The concept of Smart City is not universally defined yet, but it certainly includes Smart Economy, Smart People, Smart Governance, Smart Mobility, Smart Environment and Smart Living. Although we mainly focus on Smart Mobility and Sustainable Transport, we are prepared to work in close collaboration with all stakeholders in order to create smarter cities. EPN Consulting is happy to receive queries from any Local Authority/Municipality in Europe willing to transform their cities into a modern, smart city able to offer more services to their citizens at lower costs. We can help you do it step by step. Research, Development and Innovation Innovation is crucial to ensure a continuous growth of business, companies, organisations and, equally importantly, individuals. Innovation can be applied not only to products and services but also to methodologies and procedures. In summary Innovation means seeing things from a different perspective and to seek out ways of improving an existing situation. EPN Consulting can help you find the method and funding schemes to implement innovation across your organisation. EPN Consulting offers expertise in understanding companies business and advises on potential adjustments that could encourage company s growth and expansion This is particularly addressed to ambitious SMEs. EPN Consulting is able to support clients through the complete project cycle from initial concept and initial enquires through to system design and final solution. Any part of the project life cycle can be addressed. Previous projects and experience include practical assessment of individual system components against performance specifications, markets analysis & assessment as well as desktop studies and recommendations.
4/7 Environment & Energy Environment and Energy are two topics that have become crucially important in the last decade. EPN Consulting is proud to be able to offer Environmental and Energy consultancy in several topics. Environmental Due Diligence for Real Estate, industrial and energy investment aimed to identify compliance liabilities related to site operations, including contaminated land issues and compliance with environmental legislation. Environmental Site Assessment focused on identifying contaminated land issues as a result of past or present site operations. Phase I: Data collection and review to identify areas of potential concern that might have impacted soil and groundwater. Phase II: Intrusive site characterisation to assess areas of potential concern and quantify actual liabilities. Strategic and technical planning of remedial activities and site closure on contaminated sites with special focus on innovative and sustainable technologies As far as Energy is concerned: - Energy auditing concerning industrial plants, hotels and the real estate sector as a whole. - Feasibility studies, planning and implementation of Renewable Energy plants including Environmental impact studies EPN AS AN INNOVATIVE NETWORK OF PROFESSIONALS Why Join a Network of Professionals? EPN Consulting s Network aims to develop and integrate the high professional talents that exist across the entire
5/7 European continent. The concept of the omniscient expert is no longer valid and organisations need access to skills and expertise to meet the complexities of modern projects. Identifying the right expert and the creation of effective operational teams is essential to the success of these projects which in turn promote economic growth through affective investments and modernisation. That s why joining a network of professionals has become crucial not only to find a wide range of expertise and to prepare for larger bids but also to foster lateral thinking and encourage innovative solutions. The European Professionals Network is based on facilitating access to specific technical skills and know-how but also critical concepts such as: different cultural backgrounds (technical and non) merging and complementing different expertise promoting lateral thinking to find creative solutions focusing on Europe to encourage and enhance the exchange of lessons learnt. The EPN Consulting s fast-growing network of professionals covers a number of European countries (EU and non-eu) and includes managers, executives, academic professors, architects, engineers and a number of experts in several disciplines. As part of the network EPN is well placed to support clients develop winning teams. Detailed capabilities are available on request or further information can be found at: http://www.epnconsulting.eu/joinus.htm Training EPN Consulting provides also additional professional services such as training courses and seminars tailored onto the client s need, technical translations, market intelligence and more.
6/7 EPN CONSULTING AS A BUSINESS HUB Main objectives of the EPN Consulting s Business Hub are: Raising Awareness Promoting Expertise Exchanging Know-How Generating New Business Opportunities among the community of professionals in Europe that can find the EPN Consulting Business Hub as the right place to expand their business. EPN Consulting provides its Members with a range of exclusive ( free or discounted) services such as tailored monitoring of business opportunities specifically designed around the Client s interests. Another innovative EPN Consulting service is the Professional Events Calendar, continuously updated, identifying professional events within in Europe over a 12 month period. Access to this information in advance allows EPN Consulting Members to plan their marketing, training and event participation to ensure maximum exposure in a cost effective manner. The EPN Consulting Members can also publish news regarding their professional activities on the News Section of the EPN Consulting website as well as on the EPN Consulting monthly newsletter that is received by 1,000+ professionals in Europe. EPN Consulting's Members enjoy also the facility of advertising for free their expertise and case studies on the Business Hub to attract new clients and generate more business opportunities. Similar opportunities can be arranged for Non-members to advertise their expertise on this Business Hub upon payment of an advertisement fee. Further information: http://www.epnconsulting.eu/business-hub.htm
7/7 EPN Consulting is member of: ITS UK European Alliance for Innovation http://www.its-uk.org.uk/ http://www.eai.eu/ Enterprise Europe Network London Federation of Small Businesses http://www.een-london.co.uk/lnx/ http://www.fsb.org.uk/ Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK Be Connected. Be Contacted. Join EPN Consulting http://www.italchamind.eu/en/ http://www.epnconsulting.eu/