der Projekträger
Translation
project sponsor, project owner, executing agency
Examples
Der Projekträger ist für die Finanzierung verantwortlich.
The project sponsor is responsible for the financing.
Wir arbeiten eng mit dem Projekträger zusammen.
We work closely with the project sponsor.
Grammar Patterns
to act as a project sponsor The university acts as the project sponsor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: project sponsor, client, promoter
Etymology
A compound of 'Projekt' (project) and 'Träger' (carrier, supporter), derived from 'tragen' (to carry). The one who 'carries' the project.
Memory Tips
Imagine an entity that 'carries' the financial and organizational weight of a project. That's the 'Projekträger'.