Programmi "Green ICT" 2023. aasta aruanne

Laura Pikkoja Riigi Tugiteenuste Keskus Meie 14.03.2024 nr 8-4/734-1 [email protected] Programmi "Green ICT" 2023. aasta aruanne Austatud Laura Pikkoja Edastame Eesti-Norra koostööprogrammi „Green ICT“ 2023. aasta aruande. Lugupidamisega (allkirjastatud digitaalselt) Joonas Pärenson juhataja Lisad: 1. APR EE-INNOVATION 2023 2. Annex 5. Monitoring plan Lisaadressaadid: Ettevõtluse ja Innovatsiooni Sihtasutus Tanel Tomson 639 7642 [email protected] Suur-Ameerika 1 / 10122 Tallinn / 625 6342 / [email protected] / www.mkm.ee Registrikood 70003158  ANNUAL PROGRAMME REPORT FM14-21 Estonia EE-INNOVATION Competitiveness 2023 1 A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EE-Innovation programme is in its implementation phase, where all supported projects are in progress and no open calls were carried out in the reporting period. 61 open call projects out of 94 have completed their projects, whereas 33 shall continue their activities until the end of the eligibility period of April 30th, 2024. Payments have been made to the extent of 67% of the amount of 13,131,608.29 euros. Reporting period included the completion of 12 projects. Pre-defined projects’ progress is seen as more modest, but the activities are ongoing until the end of the eligibility period. Disbursements have been made to the almost extent of 50%. With some minor exceptions it is foreseen that most of the set targets for the programme will be achieved at least on enterprise level (new products, services, processes developed) by the end of programme period. Though, we must consider that economic environment has changed globally during the programme implementation period, and it has also affected the competitiveness of Estonian enterprises. EE-Innovation programme contributes to the general objective of the Estonian Research and Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategy 2021—2035 – Estonian research, development, innovation, and entrepreneurship work together to increase the well-being of Estonian society and the productivity of the Estonian economy, by providing competitive and sustainable solutions for the development needs of Estonia and the world. Addressing its specific focus on business environment – Estonia’s business environment encourages entrepreneurship and the emergence and growth of knowledge-intensive enterprises, the creation and export of higher value-added products and services, and investments in all regions of Estonia. Success can be measured through international competitiveness of enterprises and higher added value creation (Nominal labour productivity compared to the EU 27 average). Programme management has progressed well as all planned activities in terms of organisation of calls, evaluation of projects, submission of programme reports etc. have been done in timely manner. Almost 74% of the management costs have been exhausted. Similarly, the bilateral activities fund is almost fully used to the extent of 97%. Nevertheless, bilateral activities shall continue in 2024 and are covered under the management costs. DPP has provided its expertise in complex bilateral project cases and helped in negotiations with the Norwegian partner involved in the project's activities. Involvement of DPP has provided a good ground for sharing experiences and best practices during the entire implementation period of the programme. There was a surplus of funds in the programme due to some cancelled projects and projects that have smaller expenditure than initially planned. Therefore, the Cooperation Committee decided in November 2024 to reallocate the remaining funds in amount of 800,000 euros to Bilateral Fund (BF) to be used by different 1  Estonian stakeholders interested in organising bilateral activities/events between Estonia and Norway. B. PERFORMANCE 1. Programme progress and results Objectives Programme is in its implementation phase in the reporting period and no open calls were carried out. In total, programme has granted 94 open call projects with total grant of 19,686,939.72 euros and 2 pre-defined projects with 5,331,765 euros. By the end of the reporting period, 65% i.e., 61 projects have been completed. 35% of projects shall continue until the final eligibility date and shall end its activities by April 30, 2024. Payments to open call projects have been done in amount of 13,131,608.29 euros (67%) and for pre-defined projects 2,563,255.09 euros (48%). In summary, the programme progress is assessed good, and the implementation of the projects has proceeded within the planned time frame. The management of the program has also progressed well. Planned activities have been implemented, and several important activities are being planned for the last reporting period, such as final evaluation of the program, completion of projects and activities of bilateral relations. Almost 74% of the program's management costs have been used (1,066,880.68 euros out of total 1,446,629 euros). Therefore, the program management activities and costs are also estimated to be within the planned time frame. Outcome 1: Increased competitiveness of Estonian companies within focus areas Green Industry Innovation, ICT and Welfare Technology Despite the general economic recession and decrease in liquidity of companies, the open call projects have progressed well. There has been an increase in cases where projects have been completed in a smaller volume than initially planned, but this has not threatened the achievement of goals nor the implementation of activities. Regardless of the implementation phase, the results of completed projects show that the support has had a positive impact on the competitiveness of the Estonian companies. To date, the economic and social indicators of the program results framework have been achieved, even exceeded. Environmental indicators have not been achieved but are expected to be achieved in the last reporting period. Also, as majority of the completed bilateral projects plan to continue their project-initiated cooperation, it can be said that the programme has built a trustful platform for further business cooperation. Budget surpluses have already been partially reallocated into the EE-LOCALDEV program for the purpose of maximum and efficient use of the released funds. Reporting period included the completion of 12 projects:  EE-INNOVATION-0081 Olsson Green OÜ “Development of inverter battery banks”  EE-INNOVATION-0080 R8 Technologies OÜ “Development of a climate panel for R8tech digital operator” 2  EE-INNOVATION-0063 AS Chemi-Pharm “Improving the production of disinfectants by full automating”  EE-INNOVATION-0062 Roofit Solar Energy OÜ „Roofit.solar product development “  EE-INNOVATION-0056 Modern Mobility OÜ “Environmentally friendly smart transport solution”  EE-INNOVATION-0065 Sunly AS “"Rexplorer" - renewable energy map application”  EE-INNOVATION-0051 Thermory AS “Development of resource-efficient painted heat-treated wood”  EE-INNOVATION-0061 UpSteam Eesti OÜ “Developing UpSteam P2P business model for car washing”  EE-INNOVATION-0076 Migrevention OÜ “Development of Migrevention Digital Headache Clinic”  EE-INNOVATION-0091 10Lines OÜ “Development of 10Lines drawing robot”  EE-INNOVATION-0088 Bidrent OÜ “Development of an intelligent monitoring and management system for rental houses”  EE-INNOVATION-0086 UP Catalyst OÜ “CO2-negative concrete as a sustainable and scalable building material” In the reporting period, total payments to open call projects were made in amount of 5,506,250.64 euros, which is considered as a good progress compared to previous periods. Predefined projects (EE-INNOVATION-0001, EE-INNOVATION-0002) are also in their course of achieving the results as both projects have presented the completion of the main architectural solutions. Nevertheless, Project Promoters are making efforts to finalize their activities and engaging partners to achieve results. Payments to projects are somewhat modest compared to the open calls, reaching almost to 50% (2,563,255.09 euros). However, there is no serious reasons to doubt that the projects are able to complete their activities in the planned volume in the next reporting period. Bilateral Outcome: Enhanced collaboration between beneficiary and donor state entities involved in the programme Bilateral output has not progressed during the reporting period as no calls were carried out. As in the previous reporting period, 23 projects include donor partners (out of 45 targeted). As for bilateral activities in the reporting period, a contact trip to Oslo Innovation Week with group of 8 Estonian companies was initiated. The group participated in the Oslo Innovation Week as well as matchmaking event organised by Innovation Norway, met the implementing agency's export representative in Norway and visited the Estonian Embassy in Oslo. Programme bilateral relations fund has almost been exhausted as 121,419.50 euros have been paid out of total 125,000 euros (97%). Nevertheless, bilateral activities 3  shall continue in the upcoming reporting year and costs shall be covered from the budget of management costs. The reporting period is characterized by support and good partnership with DPP. Although the active period of joint evaluations of project applications has passed, the DPP has been helpful in more complex bilateral project cases and helped in negotiations with the Norwegian partner involved in the project's activities. Involvement of DPP has provided a good ground for sharing experiences and best practices during the entire implementation period of the programme. C. MONITORING AND EVALUATION 1. Monitorings carried out IA monitors Project Promoters through verification of project interim and final reports, procurements, and payment claims. Site visits are carried out at least once during the projects’ implementation period, usually at the end of the project. Those activities include on-the-spot activities, including control on procurement activities and results with the aim of assuring the eligibility of costs, the progress of the project results and the services and/or developments supported. On-site inspections are carried out by IA monitoring specialists and project consultants. The control scope is determined by the programme’s risk assessment. In 2023, IA carried out 10 (ten) on-the-spot inspections, all of which completed without remarks: 1. Project no EE-INNOVATION-0053 “Development of Eziil production software for product-based production companies”, Eziil Production Intelligence OÜ. 2. Project no EE-INNOVATION-0070 “Development of My Health Study for data collection and feedback of personalized health information” OÜ Quretec. 3. Project no EE-INNOVATION-0059 “Project no 1: Roofit.solar process innovation for developing software and automated production line” Roofit Solar Energy OÜ. 4. Project no EE-INNOVATION-0062 “Project no 2: Roofit.solar product development”, Roofit Solar Energy OÜ. 5. Project no EE-INNOVATION-0091 “Development of 10Lines drawing robot” 10Lines OÜ. 6. Project no EE-INNOVATION-0086 “CO2-negative concrete as a sustainable and scalable building material” UP Catalyst OÜ. 7. Project no EE-INNOVATION-0076 “Development of Migrevention Digital Headache Clinic” Migrevention OÜ. 8. Project no EE-INNOVATION-0061 “Developing UpSteam P2P business model for car washing” UpSteam Eesti OÜ. 9. Project no EE-INNOVATION-0065 “"Rexplorer" - renewable energy map application” Sunly AS. 10. Project no EE-INNOVATION-0081 “Development of inverter battery banks”, Olsson Green OÜ. 4  Monitoring plan for 2024 has been indicated in Annex 5. A total of 18 irregularities have been identified in the program, of which 11 have been closed and 7 are ongoing. Ongoing irregularities have been identified in the following projects: EE-INNOVATION-0067 Development and launching Offur (IR 241) EE-INNOVATION-0050 Development of a fully automated edible insect mass rearing and production technology (IR 135) EE-INNOVATION-0060 Green 44 (IR 208) EE-INNOVATION-0001 Open Cyber Range (IR 240, IR 165) EE-INNOVATION-0085 Fuel cell and Li-ion capacitor power system for construction industry (no Grace entry, below the reporting threshold of 2,000 euros) EE-INNOVATION-0082 Demand response combination with energy storage system (IR 270) There are various detected irregularities, for example, inaccuracies in project payment documents that appeared during the processing of payment claims, as well as deviations in following the Public Procurement Act (e.g., purchases by non- contracting authorities). There have also been individual cases of inactivity where Project Promoters have failed to complete the project activities or submit the final reports. All irregularities have been registered in the national information system and regularly updated. 2. Evaluations carried out No evaluations have been carried out in the reporting period. The programme evaluation is to be conducted during the next reporting period. The procurement is being prepared and soon to be announced in the State Procurement Register. The evaluation is expected to be finalised by December 2024, when its final report will be presented. D. ANNEXES 1. Results achieved 2. Communication summary 3. Project summary and call details 4. Risk management 5. Monitoring plan 6. Evaluation report 7. Agreement conditions 5  Annex 1: Results achieved Objective: Increased value creation and sustainable growth Outcome 1: Increased competitiveness of Estonian companies within focus areas Green Industry Innovation, ICT and Welfare Technology Achievements until end of December Previous Unit of Baseline 2023 Target Indicator achievement Comment measurement value Achievement value value Numerator Denominator value Estimated annual CO2 emissions Annual 758.64 (APR Result of completed reductions (tons of CO2 equivalent per 0.00 - - 12,023.52 25,000.00 number 2022) GII projects. year) Estimated annual growth in turnover 7.55 % (APR 13 of 18 completed Percentage N/A 13 52 25.00 % 5.00 % of supported enterprises 2022) projects. Estimated annual growth in net 5.66 % (APR 5 of 18 completed operational profit of supported Percentage N/A 5 52 9.62 % 5.00 % 2022) projects. enterprises Estimated annual decrease of energy 1.89 % (APR 6 of 18 completed consumption of supported enterprises Percentage - 6 52 11.54 % 5.00 % 2022) projects. (in MWh) Number of 8 tested products products/services/processes tested in Cumulative 0 1 (APR 2022) - - 8 10 reported by OCR the Open Cyber Range security number project promoter. platform Number of new 3 completed products/services/processes applied Cumulative projects with 0 1 (APR 2022) - - 3 20 (new-to-the-enterprise) (disaggregated number investment by sector) component. Number of registered applications for Cumulative No results to 0 0 (APR 2022) - - 0 5 Intellectual Property Protection number present yet. Gender and age Cumulative 145 (IFR Number of jobs created 0 - - 280 100 data not specified in number 2023) few projects. Gender Female - - 16 - - 48 - - Male - - 46 - - 95 - - 6  Not specified - - 83 - - 137 - - Age Children and youth (0-17) - - 0 - - 0 - - Young adults (18-29) - - 31 - - 63 - - Adults (30-64) - - 31 - - 80 - - Elderly (65+) - - 0 - - 0 - - Not specified - - 83 - - 137 - - Number of new 11 new products Cumulative products/services/processes 0 5 (APR 2022) - - 16 25 reported by number developed (disaggregated by sector) completed projects. Output 1.1: Enterprises supported to develop or apply innovative green products, services and processes Achievements until end of December Previous Unit of Baseline 2023 Target Indicator achievement Comment measurement value Achievement value value Numerator Denominator value Number of large enterprises supported Cumulative in SGS to prepare projects for main 0 0 (IFR 2023) - - 0 15 - number call Number of large enterprises supported Cumulative to apply new green 0 2 (IFR 2023) - - 2 5 - number products/services/processes Number of SMEs supported in SGS to Cumulative 13 (IFR 0 - - 13 30 - prepare projects for main call number 2023) Number of SMEs supported to apply new green Cumulative 0 4 (IFR 2023) - - 4 15 - products/services/processes (new-to- number the-enterprise) Number of SMEs supported to develop Cumulative 32 (IFR new green 0 - - 32 5 - number 2023) products/services/processes Number of large enterprises supported Cumulative to develop new green 0 0 (IFR 2023) - - 0 2 - number products/services/processes Output 1.2: Enterprises supported to develop innovative ICT products, services and processes 7  Achievements until end of December Previous Unit of Baseline 2023 Target Indicator achievement Comment measurement value Achievement value value Numerator Denominator value Number of SMEs supported in SGS to Cumulative 20 (IFR 0 - - 20 25 - prepare projects for main call number 2023) Number of SMEs supported to develop Cumulative 0 4 (IFR 2023) - - 4 8 - ICT products, services and processes number Number of large enterprises supported Cumulative in SGS to prepare projects for main 0 0 (IFR 2023) - - 0 6 - number call Number of large enterprises supported Cumulative to develop ICT products, services and 0 0 (IFR 2023) - - 0 5 - number processes Output 1.3: Enterprises supported to develop innovative welfare products, services and processes Achievements until end of December Previous Unit of Baseline 2023 Target Indicator achievement Comment measurement value Achievement value value Numerator Denominator value Number of large enterprises supported Cumulative in SGS to prepare projects for main 0 0 (IFR 2023) - - 0 2 - number call Number of enterprises supported in Cumulative 11 (IFR 0 - - 11 8 - SGS to prepare projects for main call number 2023) Number of SMEs supported to develop Cumulative new welfare technology 0 7 (IFR 2023) - - 7 5 - number products/services/processes Output 1.4: Open Cyber Range (OCR) is operational Achievements until end of December Previous Unit of Baseline 2023 Target Indicator achievement Comment measurement value Achievement value value Numerator Denominator value Number of SMEs supported to test Two SMEs have Cumulative new products/services/processes in 0 1 (IFR 2023) - - 2 15 taken part in number the Open Cyber Range testing. 8  Cumulative 39 (IFR Number of professional staff trained 0 - - 107 100 68 trainees added. number 2023) Gender Female - - 17 - - 17 - - Male - - 22 - - 90 - - Not specified - - 0 - - 0 - - Roma Roma - - 0 - - 0 - - Not specified - - 39 - - 107 - - Output 1.5: Health Sense data management platform developed and operating Achievements until end of December Previous Unit of Baseline 2023 Target Indicator achievement Comment measurement value Achievement value value Numerator Denominator value Data collection, and publishing environment architecture and data No (IFR Binary No - - No Yes - analysis environment architecture 2023) developed and published Data collection and publishing No (IFR procedures/tools in place and Binary No - - No Yes - 2023) documented Data analysis procedures/tools in No (IFR Binary No - - No Yes - place and documented 2023) Number of data mining/Artificial Cumulative 2 pilots successfully Intelligence pilot projects successfully 0 0 (IFR 2023) - - 2 3 number completed. finished Cumulative Number of professional staff trained 0 0 (IFR 2023) - - 3 10 3 persons trained. number Gender Female - - 0 - - 2 - - Male - - 0 - - 1 - - Not specified - - 0 - - 0 - - Roma Roma - - 0 - - 0 - - 9  Not specified - - 0 - - 3 - - Bilateral Outcome: Enhanced collaboration between beneficiary and donor state entities involved in the programme Achievements until end of December Previous Unit of Baseline 2023 Target Indicator achievement Comment measurement value Achievement value value Numerator Denominator value 6.51, 4.50, Based Target is on the ≥4.5, and Level of satisfaction with the survey 5.22 (APR an Scale 1-7 - - 5.48 - partnership carried 2022) increase out on on the behalf of baseline the FMO value 6.57, 4.50, Based Target is on the ≥4.5, and Level of trust between cooperating survey 5.33 (APR an entities in Beneficiary States and Scale 1-7 - - 5.57 - carried 2022) increase Donor States out on on the behalf of baseline the FMO value 50.00 %, Share of donor business partnerships 100.00 % Target is which continue after project Percentage N/A 6 6 100.00 % - (APR 2022) minimum implementation period 50% Number of jointly registered Cumulative applications for Intellectual Property 0 0 (APR 2022) - - 0 3 - number Protection Donor State Norway - - 0 - - 0 - - Iceland - - 0 - - 0 - - Liechtenstein - - 0 - - 0 - - Not specified - - 0 - - 0 - - 10  50, Share of cooperating organisations 100.00 % Target is that apply the knowledge acquired Percentage N/A 6 6 100.00 % - (APR 2022) minimum from bilateral partnership 50 % Bilateral Output 1: Bilateral partnerships supported Achievements until end of December Previous Unit of Baseline 2023 Target Indicator achievement Comment measurement value Achievement value value Numerator Denominator value Number of projects involving Cumulative 20 (IFR cooperation with a donor project N/A, 0 - - 23 45 - number 2023) partner Number of staff from donor states in Cumulative 0 0 (IFR 2023) - - 0 5 - exchanges number Donor State Norway - - 0 - - 0 - - Iceland - - 0 - - 0 - - Liechtenstein - - 0 - - 0 - - Not specified - - 0 - - 0 - - Gender Female - - 0 - - 0 - - Male - - 0 - - 0 - - Not specified - - 0 - - 0 - - Type of exchange Online - - 0 - - 0 - - Physical - - 0 - - 0 - - Not specified - - 0 - - 0 - - 11 Annex 2: Communication summary 1. Best projects Two companies have been chosen as best projects in 2023, which were also visited by the delegation from Programme Operator, Implementing Agency, Donor Programme Partner, FMO, National Focal Point and Embassy in Tallinn as part of the Cooperation Committee meeting (November 22-23, 2023). Firstly, R8 Technologies OÜ (EE-INNOVATION-0080, EE-INNOVATION-0094, website https://r8tech.io/green-ict/). Project is focused on developing climate models for better operation of the indoor climate of buildings. Based on climate models, an addition to the R8 Digital Operator “Jenny” was created in the form of a climate panel, which allows buildings’ managers to adjust the indoor climate in real time, considering the impact of changes on the energy consumption of buildings. System utilizes artificial intelligence, which not only enhances indoor environments but also fosters energy savings and intelligent electricity consumption. Already operational across commercial buildings in Europe, this solution can transform buildings into power batteries, contributing to sustainable practices. The Project Promoter has received Proptech Innovation Provider Award in 2023, also nominee of the innovator of the year in entrepreneurship award. Secondly, UP Catalyst (EE-INNOVATION-0086, EE-INNOVATION-0092, website https://upcatalyst.com/projects), who pioneers a new solution that addresses the environmental impact of the cement industry, responsible for 8% of the global CO2 emissions. They have developed a new method for using captured CO2 to create enhanced cement, in collaboration with the Norwegian company Saferock. Their additional activities project focuses on CO2-negative concrete for offshore applications, showcasing a commitment to greener practices also at sea. 2. Visibility of the Grants and the Donors 2.a. Communication activities Communication plan 2017-2024 describes the Green ICT Programme communication goals, target groups and main messages. Focus of the communication is on promoting Green ICT programme: the focus, content, and business opportunities for companies via bilateral cooperation. The main channel for the programme specific information is programme website www.eas.ee/norratoetus (in Estonian) and www.eas.ee/norwaygrants (in English), which contains updated information about the latest calls, application documents, events etc. Implementing Agency’s social media channels https://www.facebook.com/EnterpriseEstonia/ and LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/company/enterprise-estonia are also used to promote programme events and activities (articles, 12 good examples, events). Its Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/EnterpriseEstonia is used to present video material and best practices (i.e., project examples), also video recordings of the Teams events to applicants and Project Promoters (i.e., call opening and application requirements). NFP website http://eeagrants.fin.ee/en/ reflects a short description of the Green ICT programme with links to the IA website for more detailed information. 2.b. Project stories There were no new project stories published. There will be project stories published in 2024. 3. Media coverage Project Promoters organize information events during the implementation of project activities in accordance with Information and Communication Requirements. These activities include setup of Project websites and events for the main target groups of the project. In addition, many of the Projects have used national media channels to promote its activities as well as increase the visibility of the project results. For example, Roofit Solar Energy (EE-INNOVATION-0059, EE-INNOVATION-0062), who has produced series of content marketing articles in the main news media channels: Delfi, Postimees, Eesti Päevaleht (see example below). A lot of other projects act similarly, combining articles with radio podcasts, blogs, seminars and social media. Some projects have also reached Estonian Russian-language media, for example Hepta Airborne (EE-INNOVATION-0068): https://ru.rup.ee/novosti/ekonomika-i-biznes/ai-estonskogo-proizvodtva-analiziruet-elektroseti-v-latinskoi-amerike Daily online newspaper Postimees has published an article by National Focal Point focusing on how EEA and Norway Grants help to promote innovation and sustainable development in Estonia (see more: https://www.postimees.ee/7916341/norra-toetused- jatkusuutlik-innovatsioon-ja-majanduskasv-eesti-erasektoris). 4. Website and social media Link to programme website Total number of page views in the reporting year 13 https://www.eas.ee/norratoetus 189 Link or account handle Number of posts published in the reporting year Number of followers Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EEANorwayGrantsEstonia 58 732 5. 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Project summary Number Total Grant Amount budgeted to dpps (estimate) Total number of projects contracted 95 € 25,090,653 € 3,603,191 Number of pre-defined projects contracted 2 € 5,331,765 €0 Number of projects with a donor project partner 22 € 14,395,103 € 3,603,191 Number of projects with a donor project partner Norway 22 € 14,395,103 € 3,603,191 Number of projects with a donor project partner Iceland 0 €0 €0 Number of projects with a donor project partner Liechtenstein 0 €0 €0 2. Call details Number of Number of Grant Grant Grant Number of Submission applications Amount Call title Outcome(s) Call amount applications amount demand amount projects deadline approved contracted received applied for % awarded contracted for funding Call for proposal - Green ICT Main Outcome 1 € 18,871,549 31/03/2020 44 € 21,002,829 111.29 % 26 € 12,162,901 26 € 10,013,972 Call Call for proposal - Green ICT Main Outcome 1 € 7,237,202 01/02/2021 18 € 8,736,961 120.72 % 10 € 6,511,260 12 € 6,173,099 Call 2 Call for proposal - Green ICT Small Grant Scheme Outcome 1 € 1,884,032 11/11/2022 13 € 1,823,706 96.80 % 13 € 1,823,706 13 € 1,823,706 (additional activities for ongoing projects) Call for proposal - Green ICT Small Outcome 1 € 2,636,915 17/01/2022 9 € 1,511,668 57.33 % 6 € 969,218 6 € 969,218 Grant Scheme 2 16 Call for proposal- Green ICT Small Outcome 1 € 1,200,000 13/05/2019 53 € 966,092 80.51 % 45 € 828,451 45 € 778,893 Grant Scheme 17  Annex 4: Risk management Risk description Likelihood (1-4) Consequence (1-4) Risk score Planned response in 2024 Insufficient bilateral interest to implement joint Lessons learned from success stories should cooperation projects. Could result in low level 3 medium high 2 medium low 2.45 be considered when planning the next period of of project cooperation and failure in achieving financial mechanism. the bilateral outcome. Public procurement conditions not clear for There are some examples of irregularities Project promoters. Ref. Regulation Art 8.15. despite the fact that IA is consulting project 3 medium high 3 medium high 3.00 promoters in procurement matters on regular Because of the long description please consult basis. original document as uploaded. State aid rules not clear for project promoters. There have not been any problems as Risk could result in project irregularities (i.e. 1 low 3 medium high 1.73 councelling of applicants on state aid issues is miscalculated eligible activites, costs and aid a standard procedure in IA. intensity). Transfer of application and monitoring process into centralised information system administered by National Focal Point may Data quality in information system is being 2 medium low 3 medium high 2.45 cause need for additional manual data insertion monitored annually. by Implementing Agency, which may cause errors in data. Projects are cancelled or activities not started Selection Committee has kept conservative line due to the lack of project promoter's co- when assessing the financial capability of 3 medium high 3 medium high 3.00 financing, thus grant cannot be paid to project applicants. Nevertheless, the risk has realized promoter and set targets are not met. at some extent. Overall risk of not absorbing most financing and achieving most targets (1-4): 2.00 18 Annex 5: Monitoring plan Please note this Annex is uploaded separately and is not visible in this document. Please download and print separately if needed. Annex 6: Evaluation report Not Available 19 Annex 7: Agreement conditions Date of Description Type Tracking Fulfilled Description of measures taken fulfilment 1) The National Focal Point shall ensure that the Programme Operator, prior to signing a Both pre-defined projects (“Health Sense” project contract for pre-defined project no. 1 and “Open Cyber Range”) have gone “Open Cyber Range (OCR)” and no. 2 through the appraisal process performed by One-time “Health Sense”, carries out an external and General Yes 01/03/2021 independent assessor with positive result. fulfilment independent appraisal of the project, in order to verify its quality and contribution to Cooperation Committee has approved both the objectives of the Programme as well as applications. compliance with EU and national legislation. 1) No costs shall be eligible under pre- defined project no. 1 “Open Cyber Range PO has submitted the detailed description (OCR)” and no. 2 “Health Sense” before the One-time Pre-eligibility Yes 30/09/2020 and budget of the pre-defined projects to the detailed descriptions and budgets for these fulfilment FMO and received approval of the NMFA. pre-defined projects have been submitted to and approved by the NMFA. 1) The Programme Operator shall submit the summary description of the procedure for the selection of projects to the NMFA for PA Annex II set the operational rules for the approval, prior to the publication of the small programme. Programme agreement was grant scheme and call for proposals amended with the procedure for the foreseen under this programme. The selection of projects in small grant scheme programme agreement shall be amended One-time and main call. The programme agreement accordingly. Pre-payment Yes 09/01/2020 fulfilment has been amended accordingly. 2) The Programme Operator shall submit a Communication plan has been sent to the communication plan for the programme to FMO prior to the publication of the first small the NMFA for approval, prior to the grant scheme. publication of the small grant scheme and call for proposals foreseen under this programme. 20 21  Annex 5 Monitoring plan 2024 Planned Type of Project ID Project name Monitoring modality Monitoring reason/topic Timing monitoring Modernization of Estiko Plastar production and Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0077 Q1 results development of a resource-saving vacuum bag reports review accounting and reporting systems Developing Advanced Intelligent Building Control System Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0078 Q1 results for Office Buildings reports review accounting and reporting systems Modernization of Exmet Services pipe and profile metal Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0079 Q1 results processing processes reports review accounting and reporting systems Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0102 Demand response combination with energy storage system Q1 results reports review accounting and reporting systems Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0084 Futugrid Q1 results reports review accounting and reporting systems Fuel cell and Li-ion capacitor power system for construction Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0085 Q1 results industry reports review accounting and reporting systems Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0083 Standwood OÜ production expansion and automation Q1 results reports review accounting and reporting systems Mobility platform enabling "green" and purely digital Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0048 Q2 results customer journey reports review accounting and reporting systems Development of Eziil production software for product- Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0053 Q2 results based production companies reports review accounting and reporting systems Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0054 Development of digital waybill software Waybiller.com Q2 results reports review accounting and reporting systems Development of autonomous power line inspection Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0068 Q2 results technology uBird reports review accounting and reporting systems Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0073 3D Hospital Wayfinder and Management System Q2 results reports review accounting and reporting systems Development of My Health Study for data collection and Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0070 Q3 results feedback of personalized health information reports review accounting and reporting systems Development of advanced Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0071 Q3 results NIPTIFY+ for target markets reports review accounting and reporting systems  Implementation of polygenic risk score guided breast Site visit, project Observe quality of activities, check procurement, check EE-INNOVATION-0074 Q3 results cancer precision prevention reports review accounting and reporting systems