FundusEuropeanze E Fundsuropejskie in Mazovia na MaROPzo – Reportws 2020zu

RPO WM - Sprawozdanie 2020 What areas are supported by European Funds?

Research and development – 511 Quality of life – 79 projects; projects; 217,9 million € from the EU 194,4 million € from the EU

E-services – 162 projects; Transport – 42 projects; 195,5 million € from 121,4 million € from the EU the EU

Development of innovation and Labor market – 202 projects; entrepreneurship – 1,7 tys. pro- 102 million € from the EU jects; 145,8 million € from the EU Inclusion and the struggle Transition to a low-carbon economy – with poverty – 784 projects; 369 projects ; 351 million € from the EU 147,8 million € from the EU

Economy friendly to environment – Education – 743 projects; 147 million € 163 projects; 53 million € from the from the EU EU

4,7 thous. projects

1,7 billion euros of unding from the European Union

1,1 billion euros of European funds transferred to beneficiaries

Over 220 competitions and non-competition calls

9.9 thous. grant applications

EUR 2.9 billion of the requested support from the European Union About European Funds for Mazovia European Funds for Mazovia come from the Regional Operational Program of the Mazovia Province 2014-2020. Funds from the European Union are support in the implementation of projects of local governments, their organizational units, entrepreneurs and scientific Effects of European Funds institutions, but also non-governmental organizations.

Innovative business Computerized Mazovia Nature protection Clean air

photo: Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Instytut Technologii Eksploatacji photo: Pomiechówek commune office Beneficiary: photo: Krzysztof Chojnacki Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – Beneficiary: Beneficiary: photo: K.Olesińska Instytut Technologii Eksploatacji (Łukasiewicz Warszawska Szkoła Filmowa ( Film Pomiechówek Commune Beneficiary: Research Network - Institute of Sustainable School) Project: Józefów City Technologies) Project: Creation of the forest complex “Wkra River Project: Project: Warsaw Film School ON-LINE Valley in Pomiechówek„ Let’s choose a bicycle - Partnership for the deve- Creation of the Center of Intelligent Specializa- lopment of low-emission communication in the tion in the field of Innovative Industrial Techno- Modern communication technologies support Nature and educational park “Wkra River Valley Warsaw Functional Area logies as well as Technical and Environmental the education of future filmmakers. The Warsaw in Pomiechówek” is a unique place on the eco- The small town of Józefów, located in the Safety Film School has implemented an electronic plat- logical map of Mazovia. In an area of nearly 10 poviat, has become the leader of form integrated with proprietary educational hectares, routes have been designed to explore the project of building over 40 kilometers of Thanks to the European Funds, an innovative software for learning how to write scripts and the richness of nature while protecting endan- bicycle paths. Thanks to this, the inhabitants of center in the field of innovative industrial solu- create films. It is a great improvement in com- gered species and their habitats. Residents and Józefów, Otwock, Sulejówek and the communes tions is being created in . It will be a place munication between lecturers and students, it tourists can go for a walk on a footbridge raised of Halinów, and Wiązowna can travel for research and testing of technologies in the has also become easier to share photographic 1.5 meters above the ground, use the rope path in a safe and environmentally friendly way. The field of mechatronics, optomechatronics, advan- and film materials. The European funds were with bird watching vantage points, an observa- project was a form of encouraging residents to ced plasma technologies, renewable energy so- also allocated to equip universities with a mo- tion tower and thematic educational platforms. use a bicycle instead of a car on a daily basis, in urces for passive construction, technical safety bile streaming kit and technical equipment to order to contribute to reducing air pollution and and environmental protection. The center will support the e-library and e-magazine. positively health affect. contribute to the strengthening of cooperation between the scientific and business sectors.

Over 1.2 thousand services enabling the 36 supported Selective Municipal Waste 90 built or rebuilt parking lots „Park 169 companies with support for intro- settlement of the case without Collection Points and Ride” with 8.2 thousand. parking ducing new products to the market leaving home places

Over 68,000 people covered by training 435 buildings with energy moderniza- Over 644 km of new or rebuilt bicycle 13 universities and research institutions or counseling in the field of digital com- tion paths got specialized equipment petences Take it to the next level Effects of European Funds

Protection of Transport monuments Safe Mazovia Healthcare development

photo: OSP Topólno photo: Starostwo Powiatowe w Sierpcu photo: UM Ostrów Mazowiecka Beneficiary: Beneficiary: photo: Mazowiecki Szpital Wojewódzki w Siedlcach Beneficiary: Ostrów Mazowiecka City Sierpc County in partnership with the munici- Beneficiary: Project: Project: palities of: Gozdowo, Mochowo, Rościszewo, Mazowiecki Szpital Wojewódzki im. św Jana Construction of the Gąbin bypass along the Protection of the historic building „Jatek” Sierpc, Szczutowo and Zawidz Pawła II w Siedlcach Sp. z o.o. (Mazovian Provin- provincial road No. 577 from Łąck - Ruszki in the in Ostrów Mazowiecka and giving it new cultural Project: cial Hospital St. John Paul II in ) area of Gąbin functions Building a system of warning and alerting pe- Project: ople about threats in the Sierpc poviat Construction of the Oncology Center in Siedlce Thanks to the European Funds, a 4.6 km long The „Jatek” building is a historic building in bypass was built in the city of Gąbin in the Płock Ostrów Mazowiecka. The European Funds were The Sierpc County in partnership with 5 mu- The Mazowiecki Provincial Hospital in Siedlce poviat. As part of the investment, new intersec- allocated to the reconstruction, renovation nicipalities has implemented a project for the focuses on the comprehensiveness, efficiency tions were built, including 3 roundabouts, roads and maintenance of the building. The facility construction and launch of a warning system and availability of high-quality medical services intersecting with the bypass were rebuilt, there is equipped with the necessary installations, and alerting the population about threats in in the field of oncology. The acquired European are also new pavements and exits. Some of the equipment and furniture. The building has been the Sierpc poviat. The investment included the funds were invested in equipping the oncolo- suburban roads were also rebuilt, new access adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. purchase and installation of an alarm control gy center with modern, specialist equipment, and exit roads were built, as well as the accom- The interiors have been modernized, and the panel with accessories, and the installation of 9 medical apparatus and software supporting panying infrastructure. The construction works new usable area of the building currently serves Alarm Points the work of doctors and all staff. The following were supervised by the Mazowieckie Voivode- cultural, exhibition, educational and musical with accompanying devices as well as the confi- items were purchased: C-arm X-ray machine, ship Road Authority in Warsaw. The bypass has functions. The renovated building hosts cultural guration and commissioning of the warning and mammograph, ultrasound machines, magnetic relieved Gąbin in terms of communication, as events, exhibitions, conferences, as well as alerting system for the population in the poviat. resonance imaging, cardiac monitor, respirator, well as improved the communication system theater performances and concerts. Ostrów The main task of the system is to get there infusion pump station, computer equipment and accessibility to the main transport routes. Mazowiecka has gained a new urban space, new quickly and equipment increasing work safety. The Thanks to the bypass, road safety has improved, meeting places for residents and visitors. with information about threats to as many inha- project implementation improved the access to and the number of road accidents and collisions bitants as possible. oncological treatment for the inhabitants of the has decreased. This had a positive effect on the Siedlce subregion. The quality of patient service sense of security among the inhabitants. has also increased and the conditions have improved. Over 51 km of new and over 192 km of Over 640 new elements of the early war- reconstructed roads 40 supported monuments ning system for threats 80 new public transport vehicles 32 new fire engines equipped for re- 118 supported healthcare entities 59 supported cultural institutions scue operations 30 new and 39 modernized wagons Effects of European Funds European funds as support in the face of the coronavirus pandemic

Social integration and labor market development Innovation in education The coronavirus has put Europe and the world ahead of completely new socio-economic challenges. Thanks to the introduction of the most flexible aid rules in the history of the European Union, the Mazovian Self-Government was able to direct support to Mazovian medical institutions, schools and entrepreneurs who face the effects of restrictions in running a business. On the other hand, social workers providing services to the elderly and dependent people receive personal protective equip- ment on an ongoing basis. The value of aid exceeds PLN 560 million from the EU.

photo: Adobe photo: Starostwo Powiatowe w Lipsku Stock Beneficiary: Otwock County / County Family Assistance Beneficiary: Center in Otwock Lipski County/ John Paul II Upper Secondary Project: Schools in Lipsko Active in life and at work Project: Bet on a profession, bet on yourself The County Family Support Center in Otwock photo: Adobe obtained European funds for the social In the John Paul II Upper Secondary Schools Stock and professional activation of 41 people who in Lipsko, numerous classes were carried out to Equipment of protection for medical facilities are excluded or at risk of social exclusion: prepare for journeyman and vocational exams photo: Adobe 15 people with disabilities and 26 people living and free extracurricular courses: operator Over PLN 314.9 million from the EU Stock in foster care. These people were supported of a chainsaw for felling trees, operator Support for emergency medical and medical on the basis of their individual needs, potential, of a brush cutter, operator of forklift trucks, Equipment to save the health and life of resi- transport teams resources and situation. Project participants cashier-salesman, office worker with secreta- dents as well as personal protective equipment benefited from workshops on the social econo- rial service, bartender, waiter, barista, florist for doctors, nurses and paramedics is provided PLN 24 million from the EU my, job search training and vocational courses. with elements of table arrangement, carving, on an ongoing basis to 75 hospitals and ambu- As part of the project, meetings of the support make-up and styling, using computer graphic lance stations. Help directed to 5 ambulance and sanitary group and away psychomotor classes were orga- programs and a course in creating websites. European funds help in equipping hospitals transport stations from Warsaw, Ostrołęka, nized. The participants also took part As part of the project, five vocational training with, among others: respirators, cardiomonitors, Siedlce, Płock and Radom. The European Funds in a survival trip, where they could learn about studios and school workshops were equip- defibrillators, X-ray machines, hospital beds and were allocated to salaries, special allowances for their strengths and weaknesses. The event was ped for training in the following professions: intensive care beds, or non-contact temperatu- overtime work and special risk conditions, also an opportunity to establish relationships, forestry technician, trader technician, nutrition re measurement kits. The local government of as well as the employment of additional people get to know your emotions and learn about and catering service technician, and mechanic Mazovia also allocated funding for the purchase to support rescue teams. Funding includes working in a group. technician. of ambulances for transporting patients. COVID-19 training, recovery meals and tempo- rary residences. Assistance in disinfecting and Over 2.1 thousand new nursery care places Protective equipment is also provided to medi- utilizing medical waste is also provided. Nearly 134,000 students supported cal facilities, including, for example, masks, gog- in the development of key competences gles, visors, coveralls, gloves and disinfectants. Help for over 24 thousand people at risk Over 680 schools equipped with modern In total, it is planned to transfer as many as 27 of poverty or social exclusion communication technologies million protection measures. Almost 7.3 thousand subsidies for esta- Almost 22 thousand adults participating blishing companies in language and IT courses European funds as support in the face of the coronavirus pandemic Information and promotion of European Funds in the face of a pandemic

As a result of restrictions Such perception of the European - introduced due to the spread Funds was influenced, among of the COVID-19 virus others, by: - institutions responsible • high activity in social media for conducting promotional, informational and educational • website www.funduszedlamazowsza.eu, photo: Adobe activities of European Funds had Stock updated on an ongoing basis  photo: Adobe to verify the formula of many Stock events. • communication aimed directly Preparing schools for remote education Financial assistance for companies Most of the activities imple- Despite the restrictions in 2020: at beneficiaries and potential mented by MJWPU were car- beneficiaries (notifications, Over PLN 27.9 million from the EU Over PLN 194 million from the EU ried out under a common KV newsletters) developed for the main slogan Equipment for preparing and conducting remo- Entrepreneurs from industries most affected by 70% • a broad-based campaign under of the wide-range campaign – te lessons is delivered to 236 Mazovian schools, restrictions in running a business could apply for inhabitants of the Mazovian the #eFEktUE slogan „eFEktUE”  – in accordance with the prin- including: multimedia boards, interactive moni- non-returnable subsidies. As part of two calls Province positively assess the • on-line training tors, touch boards, laptops, tablets, printers and for proposals, European Funds were addressed impact of EU funds on the fight ciple of complementarity • electronic publications, e.g. the software. to micro and small companies in the catering, against COVID-19 in of messages and implementa- handbook „6 steps to correctly tourism, hotel, conference and fair, enterta- tion of a unified communica- informing about projects co-fi- Remote education requires not only equipment, inment, sports, photography and advertising tion mechanism. 73% nanced by FE” – For example, the original but also proper preparation of teachers. The- industries. By the end of the year alone, nearly assesses well the impact of hashtag MJWPU - „#eFEktUE” refore, the teaching staff uses training as part 1.2 thousand contracts were signed, the co-fi- these measures in mitigating • tutorials posted was introduced, which was of the project. Students who had not been able nancing of which exceeded PLN 42.8 million. the economic impact of the • regional conferences „The EU’s approved not only by Internet to participate in the lessons so far for technical The remaining companies (including medium-si- pandemic Effects in Many Scenes” held users but also was noticed reasons were given laptops and tablets with zed enterprises) were given the opportunity to simultaneously in the stationary by the European Commission Internet access. take advantage of preferential liquidity loans. In and on the Internet 2020, 78 loans were granted for the amount of +5pp and MFiPR and in the research 5 percentage points more than • cooperation with EU institutions Thanks to EU aid, students from 212 local go- over PLN 10.2 million. „Awareness and knowledge in the rest of the country, the and other regions (including the vernments in Mazovia will have better access to about European funds in inhabitants of Mazovia believe European Commission) remote education. Additionally, aid is provided through county la- Polish society - 2020 edition” that FE contribute to the deve- bor offices to cover the running costs of running • publication of the magazine commissioned by the Ministry. lopment of their region The support was also used by children with disa- a business, as well as subsidizing salaries and „European Funds in Mazowsze” bilities and without conditions for participating social security contributions. and the bilingual album „Perły (87% v. 82%)* in lessons. This is a chance to reduce the risk of Mazowsza V” Special edition educational exclusion. Leader of Changes 2019

* AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EUROPEAN FUNDS IN POLISH SOCIETY. EDITION 2020 - commissioned by MFiPR Examples of activities in 2020

In 2020, MJWPU organized 12 webinars, among others in the field of applying in competitions for funding, including work in IT systems for submitting applications (MEWA 2.0) and supporting beneficiaries in the implementation and settlement of projects (SL).

The most popular webinars: – 1290 views Assumptions of the first competition for working capital subsidies – 607 views Submitting an application in the MEWA 2.0 system – 427 views Competition in the field of thermal modernization of public buildings

All of them are available to watch again on The slogan of the our YouTube channel. During the webinars, campaign is: we launched the possibility to ask questions „#eFEktUE”  live via chat. – understood as the „wow effect” In connection with the launch of extraordinary The campaign will run for 12 months support for entrepreneurs facing the problems (until September 2021). As part of the campa- resulting from the COVID-19 epidemic, the ign, promotional spots, inserts for magazines MJWPU independently recorded 2 tutorials, and Instastory were produced, and activities facilitating the submission of applications are carried out in the form of paid promotion by people who have no experience in applying in social media belonging to MJWPU: on FB, for EU funds. Instagram and YouTube. 12,1 thous. views of the tutorial on the 1st competition

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Brochure co-financed by the European Social Fund