Starting Point:

• The modal shift to rail transport is a declared social and political goal
• The state not only demands – it also promotes: in rail transport in particular, there are numerous funding programmes to create incentives for innovation or to provide financial support to market participants
• But: many companies are overwhelmed when it comes to identifying suitable funding opportunities, submitting efficient and formally correct applications and fulfilling ongoing documentation obligations

Activities BLC:

• Systematic funding management to identify and make the best possible use of available funding opportunities
• Comprehensive support in the application process for numerous funding programmes (R&D funding, investment or operating cost funding)
• Implementation of award procedures, extensive data collection processes, and documentation in line with funding obligations

Key results:

• Acquired over 300 million euros in funding for our clients – from regional, national and European funding programmes
• Made a sustainable contribution to the economic viability of our clients in a low-margin competitive environment
• Conserved our clients’ internal resources and made the best possible use of existing funding opportunities