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Practical Seminar
23rd and 24th November 2009, Berlin, Germany
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SME Special:
How to raise EU-Funding for Innovative SME´s
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EUROPEAN SEMINAR
SME Special:
How to raise EU-Funding for Innovative SME´s
BACKGROUND
TARGET GROUP
Sound financial support and reliable project partners are key to succeed in innovative projects. Due to the financial and economical crisis,
mainly Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) face challenges
in obtaining financial aid. Although the European Commission strongly encourages the innovative SMEs with Community programmes, the
complexity of these Programmes makes it difficult for entrepreneurs and
SME support organisations to choose the most suitable funding. Each
programme has different objectives and establishes its own rules for
funding application.
On the other hand 7th Research Framework Programme (FP7) and the
Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) offer many financing
opportunities for SMEs. The alternative Programme Eurostars provides
further grants for within the European research initiative Eureka. The
next calls in 2010 offer the unique chance to realize your projects. To be
competitive, you need to understand the requirements and procedures
of EU programmes.
• Small and Medium Sized Enterprizes
Especially Directors and Head of Units responsible for
project financing in the fields:
– Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new
Production Technologies
– Biotechnology
– Environment (including climate change)
– Food, Agriculture
– Information and Communication Technologies
– Transport (including Aeronautics)
– Security
– Energy
– Research Institutes
SEMINAR CONTENTS
How to succeed in application process and how to ensure financing
for your projects will be the focus of this two-day intensive training.
The experts will provide you with key information on how to choose
the most appropriate funding scheme. In best practice reports and
case studies you will learn how to fill in the application form in order
to match your project idea to funding to the funding requirements.
The training will deliver the most relevant background and specific
measures for SMEs within the 7th Research Framework Programme,
the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme and the Eurostars
Programme.
Furthermore, you will obtain all the necessary information about finding appropriate international project partners and founding a consortium. The Seminar teams basics with practical examples of the implementation of real projects presented by experts. The participants can
present their own projects in order to receive expert guidance and to
invite other participants to cooperations.
• National and regional institutions responsible for advisory
to SME’s.
Especially Heads of EU Research Units, EU Funding
Consulters, Project Managers from
– Ministries for Research and Development
(and Rural Development)
– Ministries for Economy and Energy
– Confederation of Enterprises
– SME’s Support and Advisory Agencies
– Support Foundations European Social Fund Agency
– Chambers of Commerce
– Enterprise and Construction Authorities in the EU countries
• Consultancy companies for innovative SME‘s
TEACHING METHODS
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Lectures and case studies
Discussions and Q & A- sessions
Best practice reports
Interactive workshops
Small group tasks and role plays
Rich course material and handouts
YOUR BENEFIT
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You become familiar with the different opportunities of financial
support for SME’s by the FP-7, the CIP and the Eurostars
research programme
You will learn how to find the most appropriate EU funding and
which alternative Programme is achievable for SMEs
You prepare yourself for 2010 calls opportunities
You meet potential project partners from all Member States
You received the opportunity to discuss your project ideas with
experts and receive guidance
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„First hand information, benefit from the
seminar´s practical approach.“
YOUR SPEAKERS
SME Special:
How to raise EU-Funding for Innovative SME´s
Dr. Andre Schlochtermeier
Head of Office for the European Research Programme, Federal Ministry of Education
and Research (BMBF), Germany
Dr. Andre Schlochtermeier is Head of Office for the European Research Programme in the Federal Ministry of Education
and Research (BMBF). Additionally, he coordinates German contact points and acts as the national expert in numerous programme councils for the 7th Framework Programme. His work focuses on the preparation and implementation of the research
programmes, tenders consultancy and project management advisory. Previously, he worked in the German Aerospace (DLR)
in Bonn in 1994. He contributed there as the European programme contact point and was in charge of the international cooperation. Dr. Andre Schlochtermeier obtained the PhD Degree from the Albert-Ludwigs-University in Freiburg and at the
Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich.
Larisa Vodeb
Senior Consultant for EU funding, Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia
Since 2005 Larisa Vodeb works as a Senior Consultant for EU programmes at the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of
Slovenia. Her professional life started in 1997 at the Peace Institute in Ljubljana, where she was researcher as well as Project
Manager for EU projects. In February 2000 she was nominated for a Phare CBC Project Manager in Murska Sobota, working
under Framework Contract and in two years time she joined the Delegation of the European Commission in the Republic of
Slovenia as an Assistant to the Financial Officer. After a year she was promoted to Programme Officer for CB Programmes and
Cohesion. Her professional skills and experience are composed of broad spectre of EU funding system knowledge and EU Aid
programmes for member as well as candidate countries. The combination of gained experience on behalf of contracting authority as well as on behalf of final beneficiary is of particular importance. Larisa Vodeb holds Master of Arts in political Sciences.
Nicolas Gouze
Project Manager Enterprise Europe Network Berlin / Brandenburg, VDI/VDE Innovation +
Technik GmbH, Germany
Nicolas Gouze has been working with VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH as a consultant since 2004. He worked in the field
of „Transnational Technology Transfer“ for the Innovation Relay Centre Northern Germany till 2008 and further on this subject
for the Enterprise Europe Network. His focuses within the Enterprise Europe Network in addition to Technology Transfer activities are EU Research funding, especially for SMEs, partner searches for technical collaborations and innovation management
issues. Nicolas Gouze holds engineer’s degree in optoelectronics and a master degree in innovation management.
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PROGRAMME DAY 1
SME Special:
How to raise EU-Funding for Innovative SME´s
23rd November 2009
9.00 - 9.30
Registration and handout of seminar documents
9.30 - 9.35
Opening remarks from the European
Academy for Taxes, Economics & Law
9.35 - 9.45
12.45 - 14.15
Opening by the Chair:
Lunch Break
Dr. Andre Schlochtermeier, Head of Office for the European
Research Programme, Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF), Germany
9:45 - 10.15
Where to Find the EU Financial Aid for innovative
research SME’s?
•What is the FP7?
- Structural Overview
- Budget
- Topics
- Instruments
•How to profit from FP7?
- Target Group
Dr. Andre Schlochtermeier, Head of Office for the European
Research Programme, Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF), Germany
14.15 - 14.45
How to write a successful application?
•Support and Advice
•How to write a successful application?
- Do’s & Don’ts
•Finding application partners
•Lobbing
•Financial roles
Dr. Andre Schlochtermeier, Head of Office for the European
Research Programme, Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF), Germany
14.45 - 15.00
Q&A Session
15.00 - 15.30
Coffee Break
10.15 - 10.30
Q&A Session
10.30 - 11.00
Coffee Break
11.00 - 11.30
Specific Methods for financing the SME’s in the EU
Methodological and procedural aspects of
•Research for SME’s
•Eurostars Programme of the EU – Who can apply?
•Public-Private-Partnerships – the EU Recovery Plan
Dr. Andre Schlochtermeier, Head of Office for the European
Research Programme, Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF), Germany
11.30 - 11.45
Q&A Session
11.45 - 12.30
Practical Advice: How to apply for Financial Aid by
FP7?
•Relevant Information and Documents
•Application Procedure
•Application Tool
•Application Form
Dr. Andre Schlochtermeier, Head of Office for the European
Research Programme, Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF), Germany
12:30 - 12.45
Q&A Session
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15.30 - 16.45
From the idea to a successful Project - How to find
your way through the EU-Jungle? Best practice
Example
•Bring your project idea and discuss of the application
process
•Presentation of two Case Studies by Dr. Schlochtermeier
Dr. Andre Schlochtermeier, Head of Office for the European
Research Programme, Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF), Germany
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17.00
End of Day One
PROGRAMME DAY 2
SME Special:
How to raise EU-Funding for Innovative SME´s
24th November 2009
12.30 - 14.00
Lunch Break
9.00 - 09.10
Opening by the Chair:
Nicolas Gouze, Project Manager Enterprise Europe Network
Berlin/ Brandenburg, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH,
Germany
9.10 - 10.00
Special Funding for EU Funding for ICT, renewable
energies and energy efficiency
•What is the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework
Programme?
- Structural Overview
- Budget available
- Funding Schemes (financial instruments, grants)
•Who can apply for Financial Aid by CIP?
- Target Groups
•How to apply for Financial Aid by CIP?
- Support
- Application Procedure
- Project Management
- Decision Making of EU COM
•Prospects & Preparation of coming Calls 2010
- Where to look for potential Calls for proposals?
- Work Programme
Larisa Vodeb, Senior Consultant for EU funding, Chamber of
Craft and Small Business of Slovenia
10.00 - 10.15
Q&A Session
10.15 - 10.45
Guide to Application Procedure – Competitiveness
and Innovation Framework Programme
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•Practical Tips for success in EU funding
•Strategy for a long term planning
•Application Forms:
- Where to find it?
- Content of the call
- Terms and Conditions – formal and financial
•Practical Example:
- How to fit your idea into “Brussels language”?
- Work plan
- Budget
- Supporting documents
•Networking
Larisa Vodeb, Senior Consultant for EU funding, Chamber of
Craft and Small Business of Slovenia
Q&A Session
•The Enterprise Europe Network and its Aims
•What kind of Support can I receive from the Enterprise
Europe Network?
•How to found a consortium?
•Special needs and heeds of founding a consortium
- Legal Issues
- Project Management
Nicolas Gouze, Project Manager Enterprise Europe Network
Berlin/ Brandenburg, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH,
Germany
14.45 - 15.00
Q&A Session
15.00 - 15.30
Coffee Break
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15.30 - 16.00
Workshop: How to apply for support by the
Enterprise Europe Network?
•Professional Guidance in developing a Personal Profile
for the Enterprise Europe Network-Database
•Possibility to connect and to refer the Personal Profile to
specific regions of Enterprise Europe Network
Nicolas Gouze, Project Manager Enterprise Europe Network
Berlin/ Brandenburg, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH,
Germany
Q&A Session
10.45 - 12.15
12.15 - 12.30
How to find partners for EU funding Projects for the
SME’s Sector?
16.00 - 16.15
Coffee Break
I. Workshop/Case Study: How to apply
successfully for Financial Aid by CIP?
14.00 - 14.45
16.15 - 16.45
Interacting Session: Project Presentation
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•Presenting your own project
•Invitation for partnerships
•Networking with other participants
•Opportunity to ask questions and to get guidance from
the referents and the audience
Chaired by Nicolas Gouze, Project Manager Enterprise
Europe Network Berlin/ Brandenburg, VDI/VDE
Innovation + Technik GmbH, Germany
16.45 - 17.00
Q&A Session and Discussion Round
17.00
End of the seminar and handout of the certificates
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