About the Company

t33 is a provider of high-level consultancy services to European institutions as well as national, regional, and local authorities managing EU funds. With over 15 years of experience in the EU programme lifecycle, we offer specialised expertise in evaluation, studies, capacity building, and technical assistance. Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of territorial policies, encompassing administrative simplification, indicators, and financial instruments.

15 years of evaluating regional, national, cross-border and transnational EU programmes have been a great opportunity to investigate how territories benefit from the EU. This has been possible thanks to the application of specific evaluation techniques, including our original Strategic Environmental Assessment methodology. The evaluation of regional and national programmes, particularly in Italy and Romania, has provided valuable insights into how EU programmes contribute to enhancing local and regional action in specific areas such as waste and energy management and technological innovation.

Offering services to the European Commission, the European Parliament, the European Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank has increased our capacity to generate and share knowledge on EU policies and programmes. At the EU-27 level, in-depth studies have been carried out on programme mechanisms such as simplified cost options, indicators, financing not linked to costs, financial instruments (also in combination with grants). Alongside this, we have developed a distinct thematic focus on areas such as green transition and multi-level governance, enriching our understanding and expertise in these fields.

Sound consultancy should make the client evolve. This is why we place a high priority on capacity building. Our extensive experience in supporting EU-level peer-to-peer communities has highlighted the significant potential within public administrations for mutual learning and growth. Since 2016, we have carried out data management projects that have enhanced the European Commission’s ability to monitor programme performance, contributing to improved transparency and efficiency.

The t33 core team comprises approximately 25 experts from five countries, proficient in eight languages. We maintain a balanced combination of senior professionals with extensive experience and junior policy and data analysts who enhance our capabilities and provide new perspectives, ensuring a dynamic and comprehensive approach to our work.

Our Values

Advancing EU policies advancing environmental responsibility

How are we contributing to developing EU policies on the ground?

Being place-based
t33 was established in 2007 in Ancona – a medium-sized Italian town on the Adriatic coast well away from a major hub. Even if our growth is entirely due to our capacity to export services, and t33’s main partners are based in the capital cities of other EU countries, we continue investing in our city.

Creating jobs
Over the years, t33 has consistently created permanent employment opportunities for highly qualified young professionals, even during challenging times such as the pandemic.

Growing on a multicultural basis
We are well aware that our business model is based on the partnership with other European companies. Furthermore, the international team shows that EU and non-EU citizens are key to sustaining dramatic growth.

Acting in an environment-friendly way
Our office is in the city centre, promoting the use of local public transport. We measure t33’s ecologic footprint, limiting emissions and buying ‘Voluntary Emissions Reductions’ in compensation.
This is not enough. However, it is our corporate commitment for a better EU. Our actions have strengthened every year since 2007 and will continue with ever more commitment.

Our Mission

Sound policy, within and beyond the EU

t33 was founded with the mission of supporting public administrators in making informed decisions that benefit both current and future generations. Over three programming periods (2007-2013, 2014-2020, and 2021-2027), we have played a key role in interpreting EU programme frameworks on behalf of regions, bringing valuable insights from assessments and field studies back to European institutions.

Our ambition has always been to enhance the collaboration between European regions and EU institutions, improving the effectiveness of territorial policies. This commitment has remained steadfast, even in the face of significant global challenges, such as the 2008-2009 economic crisis, Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In our second decade, we have further strengthened our ability to design mechanisms that improve policy implementation, with a particular focus on data analysis and data management. At the same time, our territorial scope has expanded to include the Western Balkans (candidate countries for EU accession) and the Mediterranean basin (EU Neighbourhood countries).

We will continue to foster collaboration with European partners, complementing expertise, conducting research, and maintaining an open dialogue with both academia and practitioners (in EU-level peer-to-peer communities).

R&D

Research represents an opportunity for developing concepts and methods, exploring new solutions and new markets..

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PUBLICATIONS

T33 over the years has contributed to the development of numerous publications, which we have made available for you.

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