Dr. Efstratios Georgoudis is a distinguished EU project management and maritime policy expert with over 20 years of experience in EU funding, project design, project management, vocational training, and higher education.

As Managing Director of ShipCon Group, he has successfully drafted, managed, and implemented numerous competitive EU-funded projects across multiple funding schemes, ensuring high-quality results and lasting impact.

A passionate trainer and mentor, Dr. Georgoudis has trained more than 1,000 teachers, trainers, and educators in EU Project Management, equipping them with practical skills in Impact Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Assurance, and Monitoring. His training programs have empowered education professionals to design and deliver projects with measurable outcomes and sustainable value.

Dr. Georgoudis also serves as a trusted European Commission evaluator for flagship programs including Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, EIC, and EUROSTARS, bringing in-depth expertise on European funding mechanisms, project quality standards, and strategic project implementation.

In recognition of his expertise, Dr. Georgoudis is regularly invited as a guest expert and lecturer at universities and research centers worldwide, where he shares his insights on EU funding opportunities, project excellence, and international cooperation.

Through his leadership at ShipCon and his active engagement with the European funding ecosystem, Dr. Georgoudis continues to play a pivotal role in shaping impactful projects and advancing professional development across Europe and beyond.

Key Expertise & Skills

• EU Project Management & Funding – Strategy, lifecycle management, proposal writing, risk assessment, and project evaluation.
• Erasmus+ & EU-Funded Training – Design and delivery of staff training programs, VET mobility, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Maritime Studies & Marine Environment – Ship management, marine environmental protection, shipping practice, and compliance with international conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL, BWM).
• Academic & Vocational Training – Lecturer, Erasmus+ mobility coordinator, and Train the Trainer expert.
• Leadership & Innovation – Organizational strategy, international partnerships, and digital transformation in education.

Professional Experience

Managing Director | ShipCon Group – Limassol, Cyprus
July 2023 – Present

• Lead strategic development, international partnerships, and EU project implementation for Erasmus+ staff training and mobility programs.
• Design and deliver training courses in Project Management, Leadership, ICT Tools, Emotional Intelligence, and Quality Assurance across Europe (Limassol, Barcelona, Valencia, Prague, Split).
• Oversee custom corporate programs, online training, and networks of excellence for Erasmus+ practitioners.

European Commission Evaluator | Expert – Europe
Since 2006

• Assess and evaluate proposals for Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, EIC, EUROSTARS, and other EU programs.
• Provide expert advice on project quality, funding access, and audit readiness.

Trainer – Europe
Since 2015

• Deliver hands-on project management and EU funding training to professionals, educators, SMEs, and public institutions.
• Specialize in proposal writing, project lifecycle management, and Erasmus+ program implementation.

Assistant Professor | Frederick University – Cyprus
2006 – 2015

• Teach Maritime Studies, Ship Management, Marine Environment Protection, and Shipping Practice.
• Coordinate Erasmus+ mobility and formerly led Leonardo Da Vinci programs (2007–2013).

Ship Surveyor | Department of Merchant Shipping – Cyprus
2005 – 2023

• Managed EU-funded marine environment projects, conducted risk assessments, and implemented international maritime conventions.