‘Funding and Support Seminar on doing business in the European Union’, February 4th, Dublin
The Europe Direct Centre based at Blanchardstown Library is hosting a Funding and Support Seminar on doing business in the European Union on February 4 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown from 08:45 to 12:30.
The aim of the event is to:
- Increase your knowledge and understanding on how to access EU support
- Grow the potential of E-commerce opportunities
- Connect with local, regional and European Networks
- Provide a platform to collaborate and innovate
The seminar will include presentations from Sean Burke, Enterprise Ireland, with regard to opportunities for EU Funding for SMEs under Horizon 2020 and from Marion Jammet, Enterprise Europe Network, with regard to Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs. One to One Advice Clinics will follow the presentations. Book your place and talk directly to experts for free about finance and funding, research & development, innovation investment consulting services, employment, training or exporting. While this event is free, booking is required. Booking may be done by clicking here. For further information, contact Susan.lovatt@fingalcoco.ie
‘Enterprise Ireland Exporting Awareness’, February 18th, Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
If you are thinking about exporting for the first time or entering a new market, now or in the future, Enterprise Ireland’s Exporting Awareness events will help you understand the steps you need to take to develop your export potential and get export-ready. At these events, Enterprise Ireland will outline a range of supports to help you prepare to export and win new business overseas, successful Irish exporters will talk about their exporting journey and you will have the opportunity to discuss your export plans with Enterprise Ireland executives. To register for this event, click here.
‘Mission for Growth to Belgium’, February 18th-19th, Wallonia, Belgium
A Mission for Growth, led by Vice-President Antonio Tajani, takes place in Wallonia, Belgium, on February 18 and 19, 2014. With a strategic location, Wallonia is within close proximity to excellent transport links, including European road and rail networks. The Walloon leading innovative industries are grouped in clusters. This mission targets the following industry sectors, corresponding to the main regional clusters:
The Mission aims at connecting Walloon SMEs to European companies active in the same or complementary sectors by participating in networking and B2B events. To register for the conference, click here or to register for the B2B event, click here.
‘Enterprise Ireland Exploring Exporting Workshop’, February 25th, Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
This workshop is aimed at early and pre-export companies that have the potential to sell their products/services in international markets. This highly practical one-day workshop will enable participants to investigate the export opportunities for their companies. By participating on the workshop participants will:
- Identify the challenges and risks associated with exporting
- Encourage you to take a systematic approach to preparing for export
- Enable you to assess and prioritise export opportunities
- Provide a framework to assess the capabilities and capacity of the business to support the demands of entering a new market
- Enable you to create a blueprint to prepare the business for the export journey
The workshop participation fee is €100 (VAT exempt) per client company, with a maximum of 2 participating delegates. For further information, contact Rena.Cushion@enterprise-Ireland.Com. Registration may be completed by clicking here.
‘Mission for Growth to Italy’, March 13th-14th, Naples, Italy
In the framework of the Europe 2020 Strategy for Growth: Promoting Business Partnerships in Europe, the European Commission Vice-President, Antonio Tajani, heads a Mission for Growth whose aim is to contribute in assisting SMEs in the Campania region to successfully overcome current difficulties. The Mission will comprise of a conference and of business to business meetings (B2B); with the scope of promoting business, technological and research partnerships between local and European and non-European companies, universities, research centres and technological institutes. The mission is being organised in conjunction with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network and Regione Campania. Click here to register for the conference and click here to register for the B2B meetings.
‘Human Resources Training Programme - Japan Industry Insight’, May 12th to 06th June, Tokyo
The EU Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is organising a 4-week ‘Human Resources Training Programme (HRTP) - Japan Industry Insight’ and it will offer EU executives the opportunity to experience and understand both the cultural and economic elements which define and explain Japan's business and technological achievements. HRTP is targeted at small, medium and large enterprises, who wish to acquire a broad understanding of Japanese society, its culture, and the business environment and practices in Japan. The programme will comprise of lectures, seminars and company visits and is designed to help participants become informed about the actual conditions of Japanese business through practical analysis and research. The 4-week programme may be extended by an option fifth week of company visits.
For the first four weeks of the programme, the EU-Japan Centre will cover costs relating to tuition, travel costs for visits, interpretation, etc. SMEs can apply for a €2,500 scholarship towards living expenses. Additionally, a €500 scholarship will be paid after participation in the HRTP course if they submit a profile through the Enterprise Europe Network’s partnering service. Eligibility will be checked through the ‘scholarship request – self-assessment declaration’ form that will be sent to the selected SMEs before participating in the HRTP course. For further information about this programme, please click here. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 6.
Business Partnership Opportunities
A Maltese SME, with a 90 strong team of specialists focused on various sectors of the Information Technology industry, offers solutions that span across IT security, IT infrastructure, Financial, Asset Management, Payroll and HR Solutions. The company is looking for Irish partners in the banking and financial services sector for subcontracting, commercial agreements and joint cooperation for new market applications. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOMT20130828001
A Norwegian SME manufactures various light and heat management products in Norway. It offers several product segments and its main focus is on security and safety in private homes and care centres. The company has already acquired a market leader position in Norway within the area of stove guards. The company is looking for Irish distributors who would be interested in including the stove guard within its product portfolio. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BONO20130801001
A Slovenian SME, specialised in the production, installation and refitting of steam boilers and biomass heating systems for domestic and industrial use offers subcontracting services. With over 20 years’ experience in this area, the company can also offer potential business partners welding services and the production of spare parts and tailor-made metal constructions. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote 20130529016
A Portuguese SME specialised in the development of touristic resorts and real estate, is building a luxury hotel on Madeira Island and seeks investors for this project and sale agents, to promote the resort in other markets. While the company is relatively new, it is well-established in the market and has a wide network of contents. It wishes to expand its activity and is offering potential investors the opportunity to do business in Portugal, particularly on Madeira Island, with a shareholding position. For further information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOPT20130809002
