As a key enabler of effective project execution, PNO Innovation GmbH supports the Plastics2Olefins project with expert guidance in grant administration, compliance, and strategic coordination. With decades of experience in European R&I funding, the consulting company helps ensure that the project meets the highest standards of quality, accountability, and impact.
PNO Innovation Germany (formerly ARTTIC Innovation) is a one-stop-shop consultancy based in Germany, specializing in public funding, research and innovation (R&I) project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
The company has supported innovative organisations and leading scientists for more than 40 years in navigating the European and national funding ecosystems. According to their own website, PNO Innovation is the reliable partner to work towards improving global health, promoting energy efficiency, safe and clean mobility and aviation, in making societies more resilient, secure, and inclusive and European defence capabilities stronger.
As an integral part of the PNO Group, the company is fully committed to their research clients and partners:
“We are passionate about their ambitions and help them to innovate and tackle global societal challenges. What unites us all is the desire and ability to innovate sustainably.”
Strategic Backbone for Management and Compliance
Within the Plastics2Olefins project, PNO Innovation brings strategic expertise in grant administration, financial supervision, and supporting project management services.
“Our role includes assisting the project coordinator with accurate budget and effort monitoring, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and maintaining high standards in periodic and final reporting and reviews towards the European Commission,” explains Raquel Moreno, Expert Consultant at PNO Innovation.
By delivering robust quality assurance assistance throughout the project lifecycle, her company helps strengthen the integrity and efficiency of all administrative and financial processes.
“Our services and guidance are designed to support the consortium in achieving high-quality results, fostering synergies that contribute to the project’s success and long-term sustainability,” ensures Moreno.
Delivering Results: Reporting and Reviews
The Plastics2Olefins project recently passed a significant milestone: the submission of its second periodic report. With the dedicated coordination support of PNO Innovation, all project partners were able to submit high-quality technical documentation and reporting, indicating their accomplishments in accordance with the European Commission’s reporting standards.
“Our guidance ensures compliance with formal requirements and helps position the consortium for continued success in the upcoming phases of the project,” says Moreno.
PNO Innovation also played a key role in supporting the preparation of the consortium for the successful second review meeting, conducted by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) at the end of June.
“The review evaluated the progress made to date and the mid-term results, with particular attention to technical advancements and alignment with the project’s strategic objectives,” summarises Moreno.
As the project advances toward its next stages, PNO Innovation continues to ensure that the administrative and financial foundations remain strong.