EU Services

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The EU Services team at PwC Croatia brings together experts in the field of EU policies, with a focus on EU funding sources for development projects across various sectors.

Our services cover all stages of EU funds programming, as well as all phases of the project cycle, with the aim of facilitating faster and more efficient absorption of EU funds in the Republic of Croatia and other member states of the EU.

Our services

Access to Finance

We successfully identify co-financing sources for our clients' projects and assist them in securing grants or favourable financing terms for their development needs. We provide access to finance services for all EU programmes and funds, as well as for national funding sources (including tax incentives). Additionally, we prepare complex project applications for our clients in response to calls from centralised EU programmes, such as the Innovation Fund, Horizon Europe, the LIFE programme, Erasmus+, Digital Europe, and others. Our access to finance services include:

  • Analysis, conceptualisation and formulation of project ideas
  • Identification of appropriate funding sources for projects and support in investment planning
  • Preparation of feasibility studies, investment studies, and business plans for our clients' investments
  • Preparation of project proposals and support for clients in their successful submission to grant calls
  • Development of portfolios of sustainable and green projects across various sectors (industry, tourism, service activities, high-tech companies, start-ups)
  • Alignment of projects with national and EU policy priorities and advice on upgrading projects in line with green and digital transition priorities

Project Management

We offer project management services for EU funded projects to clients in the private and public sectors, which include:

  • Management of grant agreement implementation
  • Financial management and project monitoring
  • Addressing complex challenges in EU funded projects and preventing irregularities
  • Coordination of project partners and stakeholders
  • Project administration and reporting

Public Procurement

Our team comprises certified experts in the field of public procurement with extensive experience in supporting clients in the most complex procurement procedures. Our services in the area of public procurement include:

  • Preparation of procurement documentation
  • Implementation of public procurement procedures
  • Management of public procurement contracts
  • Advisory services in appeal procedures
  • Establishment of procurement teams and procedures within organisations
  • Consulting on the improvement of public procurement systems at the EU level
  • Advisory services in the implementation of green, socially responsible, and innovative public procurement
  • Development of strategic public procurement documents

Public Policy

We undertake complex projects for stakeholders in the public sector in the area of development and implementation of public policies, including advisory support to ministries, development banks, as well as institutions of the EU. Our public policy services include, among others:

  • Analysis of the impact of policies on the economy and society (impact assessment)
  • Evaluation of existing public policies and programmes
  • Research and analysis of markets or sectors for the purpose of developing public policies at the national and EU level
  • Preparation of strategic documents for the development of specific areas of public policy, as well as for regional and local government units
  • Development of action plans for the implementation of strategies
  • Monitoring and evaluation of strategy implementation

Education

We systematically work on building the capacities of various organisations through education and training tailored to the needs of our clients. Our educational services include:

  • Organisation of workshops and training sessions in the field of EU policies, programmes, and funds
  • Support in the implementation of new systems or practices within organisations to enhance the utilisation of EU funds
  • Organisation of workshops and training sessions in the field of public procurement
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Hrvoje Jelic

Hrvoje Jelic

Partner, Tax and Regulatory Services, PwC Croatia

Jelena Drndic

Jelena Drndic

Senior Manager, EU Services, PwC Croatia

Natasa Mihoci

Natasa Mihoci

Senior Manager, EU Services, PwC Croatia