Experts and Evaluators Wantedfor Horizon 2020

In line with the launch of the Horizon 2020 programme, the new EU research and innovation programme, the European Commission has launched a new call for independent experts. Experts are needed to evaluate proposals for EU funding and for other activities such as monitoring, programme evaluation and policy development. The European Commission appoints independent experts to assist with research and innovation assignments including the evaluation of proposals, the review of projects and the monitoring of programmes and policies. With approximately 100 published calls and 40,000 proposals expected per year, and the need to support projects throughout their lifecycle from research to innovation, the quest for excellence remains the top priority of Horizon 2020. Independent experts who registered under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development are invited to declare their interest in being considered for Horizon 2020 assignments and update their area of expertise in line with the new set of Horizon 2020 specialist fields. For further information, please click here.

‘Meet the Buyer: Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) Programme’, January 31, Portlaoise Heritage Hotel

Enterprise Ireland, in conjunction with the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) will hold a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event on January 31; targeting SMEs and micro businesses that would be interested in supply chain opportunities in the Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) Programme. The aim of the Schools Programme is to deliver new schools in rapidly developing areas and to replace existing schools with new accommodation and provide new accommodation for schools that are an amalgamation of existing schools. The schools are to be delivered by way of Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements. The schools are planned to be delivered by way of two bundles procured under a single Contract Notice using the negotiated procedure. Two bundles comprising ten schools have already been delivered by the NDFA, whilst a third bundle comprising eight schools is currently under construction. To register for this event, please click here.

Business Partnership Opportunities

• A Finnish company, active in waste water treatment technology, is looking for Irish trade intermediaries for novel and patented waste water treatment units. Applications vary from single house waste water treatment up to waste water treatment for multiple building. Representatives should have a strong existing sales network or otherwise have contacts to service operators active in waste water treatment. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. 20110509005.

• A Swedish company has devised a "Smart system" tool within its recruitment and Human Resources branch. The tool is a web based e-recruitment tool. The web based e-recruitment software is user-friendly and prospects can test it for free and then sign up for one year at a time. The software is available in thirteen languages and the company is now looking for agents and representatives for it. For more information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. BOSE20131028004.

• A Maltese company with a 90 strong team of specialists focused on various sectors of the Information Technology industry. Solutions span IT security, IT infrastructure, Financial, Asset Management, Payroll and HR Solutions. The company is looking for potential partners in the banking and financial services sector for subcontracting, commercial agreements and joint cooperation for new market applications. For further information, please contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOMT20130828001.