SmartLeap is driven by five core principles: Quality, long-term customer satisfaction, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and diversity and inclusion. Our pursuit of excellence leads us to create right-based, gender-sensitive, sustainable, and affordable solutions that meet the needs of our customers.
Impact: With the extensive academic knowledge and experience, SmartLeap Team has helped partners secure funding from top sources such as the European Union, United Nations, and international organizations. This support has had a lasting impact, fostering social cohesion, advancing educational integration, and providing employment opportunities for vulnerable populations. Additionally, SmartLeap has played a significant role in addressing pressing societal issues such as child/early marriages, violence against women, poverty reduction, and local community adaptation to climate change.
Planet and Society: SmartLeap is dedicated to addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and degradation of the natural systems that support life on Earth. The company recognizes the urgency of these challenges and is committed to sustainability, which benefits everyone involved, including the planet, business, customers, and communities. SmartLeap Team is invested in this commitment, which is reflected in their work towards creating a positive impact in communities and contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These efforts align with several of the SDGs, including SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Smartleap provides a comprehensive range of services, including project development, management, and implementation, as well as training programs for children, youth, and CSOs. Additionally, the organization offers procurement consultancy to its clients.
Projects: SmartLeap is dedicated to offering unparalleled expert consultancy and delivering innovative solutions for the successful development of EU-funded projects, UN projects, projects of international organizations, and those seeking funding from national organizations. Our services go beyond development and encompass technical and financial reporting for ongoing projects, ensuring smooth implementation and a successful outcome. We strive to make every project a SmartLeap forward towards sustainability by leveraging our expertise, experience, and cutting-edge solutions in project planning, management, and implementation.
Training&Organisations: SmartLeap empowers children, young people, and CSOs. Our aim is to provide innovative and effective non-formal training programs in Düsseldorf, Germany. Our focus is to enhance the technical, vocational, social, cultural competencies, advocacy skills, digital literacy, governance, project management, visibility, social media skills, and vocational training of our target groups. Regardless of whether a project is funded by domestic or international organizations or is an independent initiative, our goal is to equip every individual, regardless of their education level, with the necessary tools to succeed and make a positive impact in their communities. At SmartLeap, we firmly believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to grow and succeed, and we are passionate about making this a reality. What are the activities and experience of the organisation in the areas relevant for this project? What are the skills and/or expertise of key persons involved in this project? SmartLeap's dedication to quality education, reduced inequalities, and sustainable solutions positions it as an ideal partner for the ERASMUS+ project. The organization's experience in fostering inclusion and addressing inequalities aligns with the project's objective of using sports as a tool for social inclusion and equal opportunities for disabled youth.
Background and Experience Relevant to the ERASMUS+ Project:
Project Development and Management: Demonstrated capability inmanaging projects focused on social inclusion and working with vulnerable groups.
Training and Capacity Building: Established expertise in non-formal training programs, vital for developing training for sports coaches and trainers to work effectively with disabled young people.
Innovative Solutions for Inclusion: A strong focus on innovative, inclusive solutions applicable to developing guidelines and tools for integrating disabled youth in sports.
Promotion and Visibility: Experience in visibility strategies and social media, crucial for the project's promotion and awareness activities.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Proven skills in technical and financial reporting, aligning with the project's monitoring and evaluation needs.
Sustainability and Dissemination: A commitment to sustainability and a track record in project dissemination, supporting the project's long-term impact.
Tender Consultancy: Expertise in tender consultancy that can aid in securing additional funding or resources for the project.
SmartLeap GmbH's alignment with the ERASMUS+ project's objectives, combined with its extensive experience in relevant fields, makes it a suitable and valuable partner for the implementation of this project. The organization's expertise and commitment are expected to significantly contribute to achieving the project's aims, promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities for young people with disabilities through sports activities Each member of our team is a specialist in the field of reference and works full time for the success of Smart Leap activities.
The team of SMARTLEAP is presented below:
Alex F. Kurt: Mr. Kurt is a highly skilled professional with a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Columbia University, boasting significant research and education experience. Over the last 20 years, he has managed EU funded international projects and provided consultancy to public and private organizations and NGOs.
Berta Krüger: Berta is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in gender equality and women's empowerment, as well as the implementation of EU grants and tenders, international funded projects, research, and education. With double majors in Mathematics and Mathematics Education and a PhD in Mathematics Education, Berta is a highly qualified and skilled individual with excellent human relations skills.
Thomas Lange: Thomas is a highly qualified academic expert with a PhD in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University in the USA. With extensive experience and research in business and public affairs. Thomas provides consultancy for project development and management for 10 years. He is a well-rounded professional in the EU (e.g. ERASMUS+, IPA) and the UN funded projects.
