Services
Our client services
CARSA provides consulting services to both private and public sector organisations. Our services and products are always tailored to meet the needs of our clients, the service context and the delivery timetable, in line with our client’s short, medium and long-term objectives. We take the time to get to know our clients, because we believe in providing high value-added services with a personal touch. That is the key to building sustainable partnerships that create value and achieve lasting impact.
CARSA provides strategic innovation consulting services to
Start-ups
SMEs
Large Companies
including :
Support for Digitalisation
Technology Development
Business Management
Internationalisation
We help businesses to design and implement bespoke innovation processes, deliver change and improve their competitiveness.
We apply our business and technology expertise and tools to enhance our client’s R&D&I capabilities and competencies.
CARSA is a partner of choice for companies that wish to benefit from:
High value-added knowledge
Business transformation
New market opportunities
What we do
CARSA helps companies to define, manage and implement business and technology development, innovation and training projects.
CARSA helps companies to design and implement innovation and digital transformation strategies and action plans.
CARSA applies best practices in multiple production sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, energy and aerospace, among others.
CARSA advises companies on how to diversify their business activities and how to implement continuous innovation management systems and activities.
Implementation of R&D&I Management Systems in accordance with UNE 166002
Management of R&D&I project taxation in accordance with UNE 166001.
CARSA has a proven track record of delivering high quality services to public sector clients.
CARSA is an experienced provider of specialised support services to public sector organisations.
Design, implementation, management and evaluation of public policies and programmes
Technology development
Business management
Internationalisation
CARSA provides proprietary tools and methodologies, assessment and performance indicators and market research services to help public sector organisations evaluate policy and programme performance and impact. Our services enable our clients to make strategic decisions on public policies and programmes, particularly those that relate to innovation, technology, business sustainability, digital transformation and intellectual property.
What we do
Identification and implementation of new technologies, best practices and strategic actions for companies, cities, regions and countries.
R&D&I programme design and support, based on stakeholder engagement, assessment and input
Transfer of knowledge and training activities within Europe and internationally.
R&D&I project management, monitoring and evaluation support throughout the project lifecycle.
Support, mentoring and coaching for startup businesses.
Tailored support for Technology Centres, Digital Innovation Hubs, Clusters and other initiatives, including feasibility studies, strategy design, planning, implementation and management.
Dissemination programmes and innovation awareness campaigns.
EDIHs Support Office
EDIHBoost is CARSA’s EDIHs Support Office that provides strategic services driving digital innovation within the European innovation ecosystem since 2016.
The services cover all stages of a European Digital Innovation Hubs journey – from creation and business support to coaching and mentoring – to turn EDIHs into key players of the European AI Innovation Ecosystem.
Foundation
Creation and start-up
Laying the groundwork for EDIH success
Growth
Operational and expanding
Delivering value and scaling activities
Sustainability
Long-term viability and impact
Ensuring long-term impact
From concept to sustainability, whatever your needs, we help:
Foundation
Strategic planning and business model design
Partnership building and stakeholder engagement (industry, academia, public bodies)
Market and needs assessment for regional SMEs and public sector
Branding, communication, and outreach setup
Infrastructure setup (labs, testbeds, digital platforms)
Development of initial service catalogue (training, testing, networking)
Securing initial funding and grants: proposal writing support
Growth
Project Management Office (PMO) support
Advanced technology testing and validation (AI, IoT, cybersecurity, HPC…)
Skills development programs and training for SMEs/public administration
Business support: digital transformation roadmaps, mentoring, funding access
Access to testbeds, demonstrators, and living labs
Support for pilot projects and proof-of-concepts
Networking and matchmaking with EU/international partners
Continuous improvement of service portfolio and quality assurance
Support in regulatory compliance
AI Audit of the EDIH
Provision of support tools (DMAs overview and monitoring)
Sustainability
Diversification of revenue streams including R&D proposals preparation
Long-term partnerships with industry and public sector
Monitoring and reporting of impact (KPIs, social and environmental indicators)
Development of a sustainability roadmap for the EDIH itself
Preparing for future funding cycles and EU policy alignment
Our experience
