The Marco Polo Programme Marco Polo Info Day 28 June 2012 Anne Bårseth / Denise Kwantes

Outline 5 Action Types – Summary of key points From proposal to contract Overview of conditions and criteria Eligibility criteria Selection criteria Award criteria

Is Marco Polo the programme for you? In case you have: An idea for a new transport service that would shift freight from the road… Which has a European dimension… Which would be loss making in its first years… But overall should become viable in the long run…  Marco Polo can help you!

What is the starting point? Reading carefully the Call text is the most successful first step! Check if your proposal is eligible Choose 1 of the 5 MP action types Checklist for each of the 5 MP action types on the MP website - very useful MP Helpdesk is also there to help by phone and email

The 5 Action Types Modal Shift – MOD Catalyst – CAT Motorway of the Seas – MOS Traffic Avoidance – TAV Common Learning – CLA

Max 20% of Total Eligible Costs The 5 MP Action types - Summary of key points MOD CAT MoS TAV CLA Duration 2 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 1-2 years Threshold (tkm average per year) 60m (13 for IWW, 30 for SWL) 30m 200m 80m (or 4m vkm) min €250k Shift/avoidance subsidy 2€ per 500 tkm - Max % of eligible costs 35% 50% Ancillary Infrastructure Max 20% of Total Eligible Costs

Grant Agreement into force From proposal to contract Deadline Results EACI decision Evaluation (external/ internal) Grant Agreement into force Proposal preparation Contract negotiation June 2012 Sept. 2012 end 2012/beginning 2013 March/April 2013

Overview of conditions and criteria Funding conditions Eligibility criteria Exclusion criteria Ranking Selection criteria Award criteria Proposal is excluded

Eligibility criteria GENERAL: SPECIFIC per action type: E1 Uniqueness E2 Transport services E3 European Dimension – Undertakings E4 European Dimension – Cost E5 Type of Legal Entity E6 Start-up action SPECIFIC per action type: Route (MOD, MOS, CAT, TAV) Duration (all) Threshold (all) Competition (all) Effect on production output or workforce (TAV only)

(+ use of “Category A” ports for MoS) Specific Eligibility Criteria MOD CAT MoS TAV CLA Route*(territory of 2 EU/fully participating country countries or 1 EU/fully participating and 1 close 3rd country) Modal shift/traffic avoidance at least on the territory of 1 EU/fully participating country) (+ use of “Category A” ports for MoS) n/a Duration 2 to 3 yr 3 to 5 yr 1-2 yr Threshold (tkm average per year) 60m (13 for IWW, 30 for SWL) 30m 200m 80m (or 4m vkm) - min €250,000 Competition risk analysis yes * The route should be international AND under the control of the applicant

Selection criteria How to demonstrate financial capacity: send latest unconsolidated financial statements audited for partners receiving >300,000 subsidy all partners should show minimum values for following two ratios: Current assets/current liabilities >0.5 EU grant/Equity<1 How to demonstrate technical capacity: at least a 5-year experience by the applicants in the project area or at least 5-year experience of their directly involved employees evidence provided by company records and CVs

How are the proposals assessed?  Award criteria Criteria/Action Type MOD CAT MoS TAV CLA Credibility & Viability 50 40 Environmental & Social Benefits 25 30* 20 Quantity of freight shifted Innovative approach (CAT/MoS/TAV: inc. dissemination plan) 10 European added value 35 Dissemination plan 15 There is also a threshold per criterion! * Including freight shifted off the road

How to determine your subsidy? MOD/CAT/MOS/TAV: Funding will be lowest of: Modal shift @ 2 Euro / 500 tkm (or / 2000 m3km or 25 vkm) Maximum 35% of total eligible costs Deficit CLA: Funding will be lowest of: 50% of total eligible costs

Thank you for your attention!