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01/07/2010 Doncaster, UK Beta Technology is organising a FREE workshop for applicants considering applying to the 2010 LIFE+ call.
This is a full day event held in Doncaster. We will be LIFE+ reviewing the application forms, sharing hints and tips direct from the European Commission and answering all your questions.
Agenda:
9.30 - 15.00
9.30 - 10.00 Registration
10.00 - 11.15 A Forms and B Forms
11.15 - 11.35 Break
11.35 - 13.00 C Forms
Submission Procedure and What Happens Next?
Evaluation Criteria and What makes a Good Proposal
13.00 - 13.45 Lunch
13.45 - 15.00 Managing a project
If you would like to attend could you please contact Beta Technology by Monday 28th June at the latest.
06/07/2010 Turin, Italy ESOF 2010, the biennial pan-European meeting dedicated to scientific research and innovation, this year will take place in Turin from 2nd to 7th July 2010 (www.esof2010.org ).
ESOF is an international and multidisciplinary event, that takes place every two years, in major European cities (Stockholm, Munich, Barcelona, Torino, Dublin...).
Unioncamere Piemonte and the Chamber of commerce of Turin (both partners of the ALPS Enterprise Europe Network for North-West of Italy) are organising a brokerage event aiming to improve technology transfer form research to industry and to facilitate the consortium building for FP7 projects.
Because of the multidisciplinary approach of ESOF, the brokerage event will be open to all 10 Cooperation Specific Programmes of FP7. Information and registration platform is now available: www.esof2010.org/speeddating 08/07/2010 Brusssels, Belgium Draft Agenda
Please register by 28 June 2010. After submitting the registration, you will see the registration number on your screen. However, your registration will not be valid until you receive the confirmation by e-mail.
Registration form
You are expected to organise and pay your own travel and accommodation. The European Commission will not reimburse any expenses. 09/07/2010 Charlemagne Building, rue de la Loi 170, 1000 Brussels In order to support the preparation of proposals, the Directorates General for Research, Information Society and Media, Energy, and for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission are holding a Joint Information Day on Research PPPs on 9 July 2010 in the Charlemagne building, rue de la Loi 170, in Brussels.
The European Commission would be pleased to welcome you to this Information Day. The aim of this event is to inform you about the progress regarding the research PPPs and the second Cross-thematic Coordinated Calls related to them. In particular, the research areas open and the conditions for participation will be addressed.
Participation may also help you to get in contact with other potential proposers and partners. We would also like to give you the possibility to present your own project idea. More information about this networking/brokerage opportunity can be found here.
This information day is preceded by an Information Day on the Future Internet – PPP, taking place in Brussels on Thursday 8 July. Please note that you will have to register separately for both events! 13/07/2010 Leigh Court Business Centre, Bristol, BS8 3RA Businesses registered in the South West have the opportunity to:
- Find our why you should protect your Intellectual Property
- Learn about patents, trade marks, design, and copyright
- Discover why and how every business should conduct an IP health check
- Understand the role of an IP solicitor
Delegates can book a free IP health check of your business* (worth inexcess of £200)
By attending the workshop, you will also have the opportunity to book a meeting, at a later date, with our IP advisor who will conduct a free IP audit of your business and advise on areas of exposure or opportunities for commercialising. You can also use the meeting to discuss any specific IP issues you would like to receive advice on.
*These meetings can only be availed of by attending the workshop.
Please see the attached flyer for more information 14/07/2010 Sibley Hall, Wycliffe College, Stonehouse GL10 2AF Have you thought about exporting but were unsure of your first step (s) and the help available?
Now is the time to learn about the opportunities and discover how to meet the challenges posed by the changing economic climate - both at home and overseas!
You are cordially invited to a FREE breakfast briefing at Sibley Hall, Wycliffe College, Stonehouse GL10 2AF
at 07:30 on Wednesday 14th July 2010.
Gloucestershire First with funding from Gloucestershire County Council through the County’s Economic Taskforce has brought together a number of experts from different organisations who can help you on your
“Export Journey”. 14/07/2010 Taunton Racecourse This event is now full
To help you understand the Customs procedure, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in partnership with the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have developed this free one day seminar.
This seminar will enable you and your business to:
See the ‘BIG PICTURE’ review some of the legislative changes to date including changes to security requirements.
Raise your awareness of your legal obligations arising from these changes and discuss their potential impact on your business.
Obtain access to UKTI and Enterprise Europe Network support for your international activities.
The presentation from HMRC will look at the major systems and processes regarding importing and exporting and how the changes will affect them.
The morning presentation includes:
- The key requirements of the import process, including your roles and responsibilities to aid compliance, with an introduction to:
- Customs freight simplified procedures (CFSP)
- The Customs computer, CHIEF
- The 10 Euro Waiver (for duty imports under 10 Euros)
- Simplified import VAT accounting (SIVA) and how it can help you with your deferment account
- Electronic Licensing
- e-BTI (European Binding Tariff Information Service)
- The Single European Authorisation
- A brief explanation of the National Export System
- A look at plans for a one-stop shop for submitting information through a UK ‘Single Window’
The afternoon presentation includes:
- Reform of the Customs Code and associated developments which looks at the security amendment to the existing Customs rules and introduces some key concepts such as:
- The requirement to submit data in advance of importation and exportation from July 2009
- The concept of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) which came into being in January 2008
- A look at the EU’s Modernised Customs Code (published June 2008) which will replace existing Customs law over the next few years
Please see the attached agenda for further details. 15/07/2010 London, UK Framework Programme 7 (FP7) is the EU's funding programme for research and technological development.
The Energie Helpline UK, the UK support service for FP7 Energy, is holding a free Information Day presenting information on the forthcoming 2011 FP7 Energy Calls for Proposals and the recently launched Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Call for Proposals. You can register for the event by clicking here.
The Information Day will include a series of presentations in the morning about the Call priorities followed by lunch and the opportunity to discuss your proposal ideas on a one-to-one basis with members of the Helpline team in the afternoon.
Eight Calls for Proposals relating to the Energy theme of FP7 with a total expected budget of 270M€, are due to be launched at the end of July 2010 and this Information Day will provide pre-notification of the likely content of these Calls. The Calls are likely to include the following topics:
* Concentrated Solar Power
* Bio-energy
* Wind
* Solar thermal
* PV
* CO2 capture and storage
* Clean coal
* Smart energy networks
* Energy efficiency in manufacturing industry
* Energy efficiency in buildings
The information presented at the event will be based on draft information and is provided with the aim of giving UK organisations an awareness of the likely Call content before the summer break in view of the fact that the first deadlines are scheduled for October 2010.
The Information Day will also include information on the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative Call for Proposals that was launched last Friday (18th June). Details of the Call can be found here. 16/07/2010 1 Victoria Street Conference Centre On Friday 16 July the UK Space Agency is holding a UK FP7 Space Information Day and Networking Event at the 1 Victoria Street Conference Centre. The purpose of this newsletter is to give you details of the agenda and the likely content of the next FP7 Space Call.
The aim of the event is to provide information and assistance regarding the 2011 work programme for the Space theme and to offer the opportunity to network with other potential framework programme participants. The outline agenda for the day is:
- "What's in it for me?" An indication of what the 2011 space work programme is likely to contain (the programme will formally be published on 31 July).
- "Why would I want to get involved?": Presentation by one or more previous successful UK participant in a space-related framework programme projects.
- “Who in the UK would be interested in collaborating with me?” A networking opportunity to identify potential UK partners.
- "What's next?" Advice on how to find partners overseas.
The Information Day will start at 10.00am. The formal conclusion is planned for around 2.30pm, although there may be opportunity to stay on and network or receive advice. The event will include lunch, during which there will be further opportunities to network.
16/07/2010 Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, 1 Lambeth High Street, London, SE1 7JN
The meeting will feature presentations from the European Commission’s DG Research on the “Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology” (FAFB) and “Environment (including climate change)” (ENV) themes, and include information on the forthcoming 2011 work programme calls. Information will also be presented on other FP7 and European Research Area (ERA) activities including the “Ideas” and “People” Programmes, Joint Programming, Finance and the National Contact Point service. The event will also provide an opportunity to network with others interested in EU research. See draft programme below.
There is no charge for this event and a buffet lunch will be provided.
To attend please complete the REGISTRATION FORM and return to the contact point below (email, fax or post). Spaces are limited so please return your registration form as soon as possible or by 2 July 2010.
Draft Programme
Morning session
10.15 – 11.00 Coffee and registration
11.00 -- 11.10 Welcome
11.10 -- 11.30 Introduction to FP7 and NCP Service (Catherine Holt, Beta Technology)
11.30 – 12.15 FAFB – European Commission view (Tim Hall, DG Research)
12.15 – 12.30 FP Project (FAFB) TBC
Lunch
Afternoon Session
13.30 - 14.15 ENV - European Commission view (Kirsi Haavisto, DG Research)
14.15 – 14.30 FP Project (ENV) TBC
14.30 – 14.45 Refreshment Break
14.45 – 15.00 FP7 Finance issues (Jo Frost, UKRO)
15.00 – 15.15 Joint Programming (Tim Willis, BBSRC)
15.15 – 15.30 ERC and Marie Curie (Jo Frost, UKRO)
15.30 – 16.00 Q&A
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22/07/2010 HP Laboratories, Bristol This event is now fully booked
Brand new format!
Your opportunity to learn how to access over £1 billion of public funding
Organised by the Enterprise Europe Network South West and the South West Science and Industry Council,
this is your chance to:
- Benefit from one-to-one meetings with representatives from various funding schemes
- Transform your innovative business ideas into viable business opportunities
- Gain a unique insight into the public funding available for collaborative research and learn how to access it
- Get expert advice on how to form exciting business partnerships
This event is ideal for anyone interested in accessing regional, national and European Research & Development funding for collaborative research.
Organisations in attendance will be:
Grant for R&D, TSB Collaborative Research, FP7, Eurostars, Enterprise Europe Network, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, R&D Tax Credits, TSB Small Business Research Initiative, South West Design Programme, UK Intellectual Property Office, South West Angel Investors Network, Business Link, South West Universities, South West Manufacturing Advisory Service and the Environmental Sustainability Knowledge Transfer Network
Accessing funding is not as difficult as you may think and this is your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
This is a full day event (9.30am until 4.00pm approx) with a buffet lunch served.
27/07/2010 Ramada City Hotel, Bristol BS1 6NJ Framework Programme 7 – Health Call 2010 Info Day
9:30am – 12:30pm, 27th July 2010
Ramada City Hotel, Bristol BS1 6NJ
Enterprise Europe Network South West is pleased to invite you to an event to gain an understanding of future opportunities for European R&D funding for Healthcare projects.
Attendees will learn what European funding is available for Healthcare projects and will get advance notification of the likely call contents. The event will also give attendees the chance to meet with regional and national support teams, hear a case study from a succesful participant and network with potential partners and experienced FP7 participants.
The event, organised in partnership with FP7UK will also provide details on how to access further support and how to write a proposal. FP7. A buffet lunch will be provided.
Who should attend?
The event will be of interest to businesses, academics and other interested parties working in the following areas of health research;
- High throughput research
- Innovative therapeutic approaches and interventions
- Large scale data gathering and processing
- Brain related diseases and ageing
- Translational research on major infectious diseases
- Translational research on chronic conditions such as cancer, diabetes/obesity and cardiovascular disease
- Health promotion
- International public health and health systems
This call has a significant focus on SMEs, with guaranteed EC funding to leading SME partners in successful consortia and a range of more broadly specified topics targeted at SME interests. In addition, many of the topics are based around investigator driven clinical trials in an effort to promote excellence in this area outside of traditional drug development trials. There are also two new High Impact Projects on Epigenomics and Immunisation that are likely to receive funding of up to €30 million each.
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