Imagine several different clubs all trying to run their own offices, accounting, and IT systems separately, which wastes a lot of time and money. This project creates a shared 'back-office' where they all use the same software and accounting firms. It's like moving from individual home offices to a professional co-working space to save costs and work better together.
Innovation hubs often waste resources by duplicating administrative tasks, IT systems, and audit processes. This leads to higher overhead and slower compliance with funding rules.
A shared operational infrastructure including a common NetSuite IT platform, a joint audit procurement system, and a network of consolidated physical offices.
If you are an audit firm dealing with fragmented client requests — this project developed a joint procurement process that resulted in the delivery of 134 CFSs. This allows for bulk contract management rather than individual small engagements.
If you are a software provider dealing with complex grant lifecycles — this project implemented a transition to the NetSuite platform to streamline business processes. It demonstrates how to scale a common IT system across multiple organizational entities.
If you are a facility manager dealing with low occupancy or fragmented use — this project consolidated offices in cities like Berlin and Paris. It shows how to manage shared hubs that hosted 2182 visitors and 159 events.
Based on available project data, specific pricing for individual services is not listed, but the project utilizes joint procurement to increase cost efficiency.
The project is already operating at scale across 7 countries with a network of consolidated offices in cities like Berlin, Espoo, Paris, and Stockholm.
Based on available project data, the project uses the NetSuite platform for grant management; specific IP ownership of the implementation is not detailed.
It ensures KICs meet funding eligibility requirements through common audits, verification of new partners, and standardized reporting.
The project runs until 2025-12-31, with plans to expand the office network to Barcelona, Madrid, Milan, Warsaw, and Amsterdam.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward operational entities, with 17 partners across 7 countries. It features a strong industry presence (47% ratio) and 6 SMEs, indicating a focus on professional service delivery rather than academic research, as there are 0 universities and 0 research institutes involved.
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