EASMEhandling

EASMEhandling is a term that emerged in the context of European Union funding and project management, specifically related to the Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EASME), which was later replaced by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). The term refers to the processes and procedures involved in managing grants and projects awarded by EASME. This encompasses various stages from proposal submission and evaluation to contract negotiation, implementation, reporting, and final closure of projects.

During EASME's operational period, "EASMEhandling" would have covered aspects such as understanding funding calls, preparing detailed project proposals, managing budgets, adhering to EU financial regulations, and interacting with EASME officials for project-related queries and approvals. It also involved the scientific and technical monitoring of project progress, ensuring that objectives were met within the stipulated timelines and resources. The agency played a crucial role in supporting innovation and competitiveness among European SMEs by facilitating access to EU funding programs like Horizon 2020 and others focused on entrepreneurship and internationalization.

Following the reorganization and establishment of EISMEA, the responsibilities and functions previously managed by EASME have been integrated into the new agency. Therefore, while the term "EASMEhandling" might still be understood in historical or transitional contexts, current project management and grant administration within these EU frameworks would now fall under "EISMEAhandling" or similar terminology reflecting the successor agency. The core principles of efficient and transparent project management, however, remain central to the EU's approach to supporting its funded initiatives.