What are Eligible Activities under the firm component?
Those activities that contribute to the achievement of the program objectives may include: a) The identification and implementation of best practices in design, technology, management, administration, production and other areas related to company operations; b) Studies by firms to evaluate their operations (diagnostics, bench marking, design initiatives, information technology, electronic commerce application, market analysis); c) Development of strategic business plans and other documents required to facilitate access to capital/loan applications, to support investment in equipment, training and technology, innovation and the exploitation of leading edge technologies.