First Calls: Horizon 2020

The new EU framework programmes launched at the end of 2013 are now beginning to roll out with funding calls, events, etc. Due to the scale of these programmes, the EEN office at Cork Chamber will feature information highlights on these activities in Chamberlink publications and Cork Chamber eBulletins over the coming weeks/months. If you wish to receive dedicated EU News Bulletins from the EEN office please email liz@corkchamber.ie

First Calls: ERASMUS+

The new EU framework programme for education and training, youth issues and sport has launched its first set of calls for proposals for 2014-2020. ERASMUS+ is based on key objectives of increasing the quality and relevance of skills and supporting the modernisation of education, training and youth systems and qualifications with a view towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship and improving individuals’ employability prospects. See here for more information.

First Calls: Creative Europe

The EU’s new financial instrument to support artists, cultural professionals and cultural organisations operating in fields such as the performing arts, fine arts, publishing, film, TV, music, video games, interdisciplinary arts and heritage is now underway. Creative Europe launched its first set of calls for proposals in December, with almost €170 million of the programme’s overall 2014-2020 budget of €1.46 billion being made available as funding this year. See here for more information.

Business Partnership Opportunities

A Danish company, specialising in the design, manufacture and application of optimal high-quality expansion joints for the energy sector; comprising of power plants, cement plants, chemical plants, steel plants, oil refineries, and gas turbine applications seeks new opportunities within the Irish market. For more information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie

A Scottish producer of cider seeks Irish distributors for its range of products. The company offers a range of traditional fruit ciders that are made from locally sourced and hand-pressed Scottish fruit. The company has introduced a whisky-flavoured cider that is matured in a whisky cask for a dry and subtle flavour. For more information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOUK20131021001.

A Canadian company offering computer numerical control (CNC) and automation to manufacturing firms from the nuclear, energy, automotive, packaging, wood processing, pharmaceutical and food processing industries seeks manufacturing partners in Ireland. It has a proven ability to provide R&D, engineering, design, and manufacturing services as a turnkey package or develop a custom package of services to its customers’ needs. For more information, contact Eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote BOCA20131110001.