Smart Finance, integrated consultancy for EU funds.
The ARSC service that helps public authorities and companies identify, access and implement European and government funding for Smart City & Smart Village projects.
- 1Strategy & eligibilityOpportunity analysis, scoring, investment roadmap
- 2Funding applicationApplication, annexes, budget, submission and clarifications
- 3Implementation & complianceManagement, procurement, reporting, audit
- 4SustainabilityOperation, indicators, the next funding round
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Why the integrated
Smart Finance service?
We transform communities through innovation, engagement, technology and sustainability. Smart Finance helps public authorities and companies take projects from idea to implementation. For more than 10 years!
Experience & partner network
More than 10 years of continuous activity, 450+ members, direct access to institutions and companies: the people who really move Romania forward!
Focus on results
Eligible projects, realistic budgets, compliant implementation.
Technology integration
We connect proven solutions with the real needs of authorities.
Transparency
Clear stages, measurable deliverables, regular reporting.
We transform cities through innovation,
community, technology and sustainability.
Urban Regeneration
Responsible urban development that protects resources for future generations.
Technology
Using digital solutions to improve public services and make everyday life easier.
Community
Collaboration between citizens, institutions and companies to build sustainable, prosperous cities.
Innovation
New ideas that turn cities into more efficient, connected and intelligent places.
What we deliver.
Structured services.
From opportunity analysis to putting the project into operation and preparing the next funding round: an integrated service, not just proposal writing.
Strategy & eligibility
- Opportunity analysis (open and upcoming calls, budgets, scoring).
- Alignment with local, regional and national strategies and with PNRR/POIM/POCIDIF/Horizon Europe.
- Investment roadmap (12-24 months).
Funding applications
- Application writing: intervention logic, results-indicators matrix, budget, timetable.
- Annexes: feasibility studies (SF/DALI), justifications, cost-benefit analyses, risk management.
- Complete file in the authorities' platforms (e.g. MySMIS / other systems).
Implementation & compliance
- Project management, Gantt, budget control, cash flow.
- Public procurement: tender documents, criteria, clarifications, compliance.
- Interim and final reports, visibility, audit & pre-audit.
Technology & integration
- Defining technical specifications by vertical (mobility, energy, environment, safety and more).
- Recommending solutions and suppliers from the ARSC ecosystem.
- Pilots, testing, key performance indicators (KPIs), putting systems into operation.
Sustainability & post-implementation
- Operation & maintenance plan, ownership & TCO.
- Optimising indicators, preparing for the next funding round.
How we work.
A 4-step process.
- 01Qualification - objectives, project maturity, funding opportunities.
- 02Proposal & contract - project scope, deadlines, deliverables, eligible costs.
- 03Application - drafting the application, submission, support during the clarification stage.
- 04Implementation - management, procurement, reporting, closure.
Verticals where
we deliver often.
Energy & environment
Energy efficiency, solar PV, lighting, air quality.
Urban safety
CCTV, analytics, adaptive lighting, alert systems.
Urban mobility
Public transport, ticketing, traffic, charging stations.
Digital governance
Portals, interoperability, public registers.
Education & health
Smart campuses, telemedicine, e-health.
Smart Village
Water and sewerage, waste, precision farming, connectivity.
Why an engaged
community matters.
According to a Horváth & Partners analysis of 50 smart cities worldwide, the success of a Smart City project rests on three factors.
98%
Defining and putting in place effective project management structures before the project starts.
97%
Involving local communities before the project starts, not at the end.
92%
Keeping a good relationship with partners: a decisive success factor.
Good to know.
ARSC is a professional association. We provide consultancy, analysis and management: we do not sell equipment or software. Funding decisions belong to the funding authorities; public procurement procedures are run by the beneficiaries, in accordance with the law.
Frequently asked questions.
Who can benefit from the Smart Finance service?
City halls, county councils, inter-community development associations (ADIs), public and private companies, and NGOs.
Do you only write proposals, or do you also handle implementation?
Both, including public procurement and reporting.
Do you provide suppliers?
We advise on the best solutions available in Romania. ARSC is a professional association and does NOT sell equipment or software; we provide consultancy, analysis and management. Funding decisions belong to the funding authorities; public procurement procedures are run by the beneficiaries, in accordance with the law.
How are fees set?
A mix of fixed and variable fees, depending on complexity and deadlines.
How quickly do you respond?
We give initial feedback within 48 working hours of the request.
Do you offer guarantees?
We do not guarantee the funding (that depends on the call and the score), but we do guarantee the quality and compliance of the application.
We stand with your community!
EU funds consultancy for Smart City & Smart Village projects. We reply with initial feedback within 48 working hours.