2011 presentation for workshop on how business incubators can deal with the current funding markets for their startups.
On this occasion Pim de Bokx received the International Business Incubation Champion Award from UKBI.
TCI 2015 Go International - 10 Year Experience on Practical WorkTCI Network
The document discusses the ICT Cluster Bern's strategy for internationalization support over the past 10 years. It describes implementing economic excursions for knowledge sharing and business initiation, building an international ICT network, initiating international joint projects, and import/export actions. Key activities included organizing annual economic excursions to different countries and regions, facilitating cross-border projects to foster collaboration and trust between members, and developing the cluster and cluster manager's international reputation over the long term. The strategy aims to provide international opportunities for members and strengthen the ICT sector through global connections.
Luis Fuentes participated in the online course "Idea Generation Methods" from January to March 2015, taught by professors from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. The course explained techniques for generating ideas in a goal-oriented process and was a collaboration between KIT and KIC InnoEnergy, the European company for sustainable energy innovation, business creation, and education.
Internet safety - how Jisc is helping providers to stay safe online - Jisc Di...Jisc
Online safety is an important consideration for everyone who engages with digital technology, this session, was an opportunity to hear about how Jisc has been helping providers in the sector to stay safe online. Delegates left the session knowing what resources are available and will have the opportunity to feed in ideas on what Jisc can do next to support the internet safety initiative.
W3C Value Proposition - Ontos/W3C Event May 22, 2014AI4BD GmbH
1. The World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989. The W3C was founded in 1994 by Tim Berners-Lee at MIT to oversee the development of web standards.
2. The W3C's mission is to ensure the long-term growth of the web for all by developing protocols and guidelines that ensure the web remains open and accessible to all.
3. The W3C has over 1,800 participants in 60 working groups developing over 220 standards. It has a global presence with 4 host organizations and 20 offices worldwide.
TCI 2015 Go International - 10 Year Experience on Practical WorkTCI Network
The document discusses the ICT Cluster Bern's strategy for internationalization support over the past 10 years. It describes implementing economic excursions for knowledge sharing and business initiation, building an international ICT network, initiating international joint projects, and import/export actions. Key activities included organizing annual economic excursions to different countries and regions, facilitating cross-border projects to foster collaboration and trust between members, and developing the cluster and cluster manager's international reputation over the long term. The strategy aims to provide international opportunities for members and strengthen the ICT sector through global connections.
Luis Fuentes participated in the online course "Idea Generation Methods" from January to March 2015, taught by professors from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. The course explained techniques for generating ideas in a goal-oriented process and was a collaboration between KIT and KIC InnoEnergy, the European company for sustainable energy innovation, business creation, and education.
Internet safety - how Jisc is helping providers to stay safe online - Jisc Di...Jisc
Online safety is an important consideration for everyone who engages with digital technology, this session, was an opportunity to hear about how Jisc has been helping providers in the sector to stay safe online. Delegates left the session knowing what resources are available and will have the opportunity to feed in ideas on what Jisc can do next to support the internet safety initiative.
W3C Value Proposition - Ontos/W3C Event May 22, 2014AI4BD GmbH
1. The World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989. The W3C was founded in 1994 by Tim Berners-Lee at MIT to oversee the development of web standards.
2. The W3C's mission is to ensure the long-term growth of the web for all by developing protocols and guidelines that ensure the web remains open and accessible to all.
3. The W3C has over 1,800 participants in 60 working groups developing over 220 standards. It has a global presence with 4 host organizations and 20 offices worldwide.
Encompass is a £1.9 million project funded over 3 years and extended to February 2015 that is a collaboration between four Scottish universities. It aims to stimulate innovation in Scottish SMEs and facilitate collaborations between SMEs and academics. Encompass provides dedicated support staff, helps identify funding, and organizes workshops to build relationships between businesses and universities. It also manages an Easy Access IP program to make university intellectual property available free of charge to benefit the economy. To learn more about partnering with Encompass, businesses can contact the project manager or visit the Encompass website.
This document describes an executive education program on future power grid management offered by Vlerick Business School starting in October 2013. The 11-day program consists of 3 modules covering topics like EU energy regulation, future grid scenarios, business models and regulation, and strategic innovation. It aims to build a community of managers and help them broaden their vision. The program will be co-directed by experts from Vlerick and Florence School of Regulation. Participants will develop projects and the program fee is EUR 12,000 per participant, excluding accommodation.
The document summarizes a business forum between Zambia and Finland held in Solwezi, Zambia on June 1, 2015. The forum included opening remarks from officials, presentations on the mining sector and region from industry representatives, and working groups on infrastructure, mining, and private sector development. Finnish companies also introduced their products and services in presentations. The working groups met with visiting experts from mines and the local municipality to discuss challenges, opportunities, and next steps for business cooperation between Zambian and Finnish companies.
This document summarizes a seminar on green building business opportunities presented by Tomi Rauste of Finpro. It discusses Team Finland, a coordinated state-funded network to promote business internationalization, investments, and country branding. Team Finland has over 73 local teams worldwide and provides access to various state organization services within Finland. It also describes the Team Finland Growth Program, which provides 51.3 million euros in government funding from 2014-2017 to help Finnish companies capitalize on international market opportunities and attract foreign direct investment through advising, networking, addressing barriers, and raising awareness of Finnish expertise abroad.
The UN Global Compact is a leadership platform for businesses to advance their commitments to sustainability and corporate citizenship. The Belgian Network serves companies in Belgium that are active participants in the UN Global Compact. It provides a point for communication, collaboration and training. Businesses that join commit to 10 principles in human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. They must also submit an annual report on their progress implementing the principles and supporting UN goals. The Belgian Network aims to generate value for members through peer exchange, tools and case studies to enhance performance and communication.
Here is the keynote speech I delivered the 15th of September at the occasion of the opening of their new incubator in Brussels. A keynote to inspiring starting businesses and potential entrepreneurs ...
Stop Trying to Avoid Losing and Start Winning: How BS 8878 Reframes the Acces...IWMW
This document discusses reframing the conversation around accessibility and presents BS 8878 as a solution. It notes that most organizations see accessibility as a risk and burden without understanding benefits. BS 8878 aims to embed accessibility systematically into processes rather than one-off projects. It provides a framework to reduce costs and improve quality of accessible products. The standard was created by accessibility experts and reviewed worldwide. Adopting BS 8878 helps build better, more inclusive products rather than just compliance.
Union Suisse Winter :: Celebration of CollaborationsCatalyx
This document summarizes a Union Suisse event that took place on December 3rd, 2015 at Impact Hub Geneva. It discusses various collaborations between organizations like IKEA, Bacardi, DuPont, P&G, Accenture, Impact Hub, UNITEC, IATA, and CERN. Presentations were given by representatives from ICRC, Pangloss Labs, PumpTire, DuPont, Unitec, P&G, THE Port association, ICRC, and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. The discussions focused on innovation, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and how to foster partnerships between different sectors. Plans were mentioned to host future Union Suisse events, including a potential "Spring SkiUnion"
This document discusses branding and communications strategies for JISC projects. It recommends that projects acknowledge JISC funding, use the JISC logo, and communicate key messages about how projects help institutions. It provides guidance on using the JISC website, wiki, and blog to communicate project activities. The document also offers tips on creating multimedia content, organizing events, publishing materials, and distributing news items while following JISC's branding guidelines. Contact information is provided for JISC staff who can offer further advice on communications and marketing.
Open Badges for Distributed Assessment Ilona Buchem
Presentation delivered at the EC-TEL 2016 workshop on formative assessment as part of research and dissemination activities in the and Open Badge Network Erasmus+ project: http://www.openbadgenetwork.com/
Balazs Szabo has an educational background that includes a BA in Sociology from Corvinus University of Budapest, an MSc in Management and Leadership from Corvinus University of Budapest, and studies at Université Catholique de Louvain and CEMS Master's in International Management program. He has work experience in research, consulting, and business development. Currently he is Head of Business Development at InVendor Investment and Innovation Ltd., providing M&A advisory and helping startups find investors. He is also involved in several entrepreneurship organizations and has received awards for his research and conference presentations.
This document discusses the future of startups in Italy. It provides statistics about innovative startups in Italy, including that there are over 1700 startups registered as of 2014, most commonly as limited liability companies. The majority are located in northern Italy, and most have revenues under 100,000 Euros and fewer than 3 employees. The document also recaps different sources of funding for startups, such as equity, crowdfunding, and loans. Finally, it encourages the students to pursue their startup ideas and wishes them good luck.
The IWT SME-programme provides direct support for innovation projects of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in Flanders. It started in 2001 with the aim of doubling the number of SMEs supported by IWT. The program offers two types of projects: SME feasibility studies for small projects evaluating innovation potential, and larger SME innovation projects to develop new products, processes, or services. Over time the program has introduced different types of feasibility studies and simplified its processes. Selection criteria focus on the quality, valorization potential, and financials of proposed projects. Innovation centers also support SMEs in preparing proposals for the program.
The document discusses the ESA BIC Noordwijk, a business incubator program for space technology startups. It provides integrated incubation support including incentives, loans, technical support from ESA, and business support. The ESA BIC aims to support 10 startups per year and help develop innovation clusters in the Noordwijk region. It is a joint effort between several Dutch organizations and is located at the European Space Innovation Centre.
Nederland Incubatieland 28-10-2014: Pleidooi voor intensievere samenwerking C...Pim de Bokx
Presentatie op het symposium "Laboratoria als broedplaats voor onze kenniseconomie" op 28 okt 2014 in Wageningen. Met daarin een warm pleidooi voor intensievere samenwerking tussen Centres for Entrepreneurship, Incubators, Accelerators en Sience Parken in Nederland om samen een sterkere 'ruggengraat van het ecosysteem' voor pioniers te bouwen. Duidelijk, gestructureerd en (inter-) nationaal gepositioneerd.
Encouraging knowledge transfer - TAIEX Moldova - June 2013Pim de Bokx
Why 'knowledge transfer' is first about 'talent development' before anything else - this is from a societal point of view. Secondly it is about connectivity and compatibility. In my interactive presentation I illustrate my opinion with examples from The Netherlands like Innovation Auctions, Innovation Vouchers and SBIR. Offcourse also the Cluster-Incubation formula (BViT) to foster knowledge transfer through start-up/spin-offs is highlighted.
Encompass is a £1.9 million project funded over 3 years and extended to February 2015 that is a collaboration between four Scottish universities. It aims to stimulate innovation in Scottish SMEs and facilitate collaborations between SMEs and academics. Encompass provides dedicated support staff, helps identify funding, and organizes workshops to build relationships between businesses and universities. It also manages an Easy Access IP program to make university intellectual property available free of charge to benefit the economy. To learn more about partnering with Encompass, businesses can contact the project manager or visit the Encompass website.
This document describes an executive education program on future power grid management offered by Vlerick Business School starting in October 2013. The 11-day program consists of 3 modules covering topics like EU energy regulation, future grid scenarios, business models and regulation, and strategic innovation. It aims to build a community of managers and help them broaden their vision. The program will be co-directed by experts from Vlerick and Florence School of Regulation. Participants will develop projects and the program fee is EUR 12,000 per participant, excluding accommodation.
The document summarizes a business forum between Zambia and Finland held in Solwezi, Zambia on June 1, 2015. The forum included opening remarks from officials, presentations on the mining sector and region from industry representatives, and working groups on infrastructure, mining, and private sector development. Finnish companies also introduced their products and services in presentations. The working groups met with visiting experts from mines and the local municipality to discuss challenges, opportunities, and next steps for business cooperation between Zambian and Finnish companies.
This document summarizes a seminar on green building business opportunities presented by Tomi Rauste of Finpro. It discusses Team Finland, a coordinated state-funded network to promote business internationalization, investments, and country branding. Team Finland has over 73 local teams worldwide and provides access to various state organization services within Finland. It also describes the Team Finland Growth Program, which provides 51.3 million euros in government funding from 2014-2017 to help Finnish companies capitalize on international market opportunities and attract foreign direct investment through advising, networking, addressing barriers, and raising awareness of Finnish expertise abroad.
The UN Global Compact is a leadership platform for businesses to advance their commitments to sustainability and corporate citizenship. The Belgian Network serves companies in Belgium that are active participants in the UN Global Compact. It provides a point for communication, collaboration and training. Businesses that join commit to 10 principles in human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. They must also submit an annual report on their progress implementing the principles and supporting UN goals. The Belgian Network aims to generate value for members through peer exchange, tools and case studies to enhance performance and communication.
Here is the keynote speech I delivered the 15th of September at the occasion of the opening of their new incubator in Brussels. A keynote to inspiring starting businesses and potential entrepreneurs ...
Stop Trying to Avoid Losing and Start Winning: How BS 8878 Reframes the Acces...IWMW
This document discusses reframing the conversation around accessibility and presents BS 8878 as a solution. It notes that most organizations see accessibility as a risk and burden without understanding benefits. BS 8878 aims to embed accessibility systematically into processes rather than one-off projects. It provides a framework to reduce costs and improve quality of accessible products. The standard was created by accessibility experts and reviewed worldwide. Adopting BS 8878 helps build better, more inclusive products rather than just compliance.
Union Suisse Winter :: Celebration of CollaborationsCatalyx
This document summarizes a Union Suisse event that took place on December 3rd, 2015 at Impact Hub Geneva. It discusses various collaborations between organizations like IKEA, Bacardi, DuPont, P&G, Accenture, Impact Hub, UNITEC, IATA, and CERN. Presentations were given by representatives from ICRC, Pangloss Labs, PumpTire, DuPont, Unitec, P&G, THE Port association, ICRC, and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. The discussions focused on innovation, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and how to foster partnerships between different sectors. Plans were mentioned to host future Union Suisse events, including a potential "Spring SkiUnion"
This document discusses branding and communications strategies for JISC projects. It recommends that projects acknowledge JISC funding, use the JISC logo, and communicate key messages about how projects help institutions. It provides guidance on using the JISC website, wiki, and blog to communicate project activities. The document also offers tips on creating multimedia content, organizing events, publishing materials, and distributing news items while following JISC's branding guidelines. Contact information is provided for JISC staff who can offer further advice on communications and marketing.
Open Badges for Distributed Assessment Ilona Buchem
Presentation delivered at the EC-TEL 2016 workshop on formative assessment as part of research and dissemination activities in the and Open Badge Network Erasmus+ project: http://www.openbadgenetwork.com/
Balazs Szabo has an educational background that includes a BA in Sociology from Corvinus University of Budapest, an MSc in Management and Leadership from Corvinus University of Budapest, and studies at Université Catholique de Louvain and CEMS Master's in International Management program. He has work experience in research, consulting, and business development. Currently he is Head of Business Development at InVendor Investment and Innovation Ltd., providing M&A advisory and helping startups find investors. He is also involved in several entrepreneurship organizations and has received awards for his research and conference presentations.
This document discusses the future of startups in Italy. It provides statistics about innovative startups in Italy, including that there are over 1700 startups registered as of 2014, most commonly as limited liability companies. The majority are located in northern Italy, and most have revenues under 100,000 Euros and fewer than 3 employees. The document also recaps different sources of funding for startups, such as equity, crowdfunding, and loans. Finally, it encourages the students to pursue their startup ideas and wishes them good luck.
The IWT SME-programme provides direct support for innovation projects of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in Flanders. It started in 2001 with the aim of doubling the number of SMEs supported by IWT. The program offers two types of projects: SME feasibility studies for small projects evaluating innovation potential, and larger SME innovation projects to develop new products, processes, or services. Over time the program has introduced different types of feasibility studies and simplified its processes. Selection criteria focus on the quality, valorization potential, and financials of proposed projects. Innovation centers also support SMEs in preparing proposals for the program.
The document discusses the ESA BIC Noordwijk, a business incubator program for space technology startups. It provides integrated incubation support including incentives, loans, technical support from ESA, and business support. The ESA BIC aims to support 10 startups per year and help develop innovation clusters in the Noordwijk region. It is a joint effort between several Dutch organizations and is located at the European Space Innovation Centre.
Nederland Incubatieland 28-10-2014: Pleidooi voor intensievere samenwerking C...Pim de Bokx
Presentatie op het symposium "Laboratoria als broedplaats voor onze kenniseconomie" op 28 okt 2014 in Wageningen. Met daarin een warm pleidooi voor intensievere samenwerking tussen Centres for Entrepreneurship, Incubators, Accelerators en Sience Parken in Nederland om samen een sterkere 'ruggengraat van het ecosysteem' voor pioniers te bouwen. Duidelijk, gestructureerd en (inter-) nationaal gepositioneerd.
Encouraging knowledge transfer - TAIEX Moldova - June 2013Pim de Bokx
Why 'knowledge transfer' is first about 'talent development' before anything else - this is from a societal point of view. Secondly it is about connectivity and compatibility. In my interactive presentation I illustrate my opinion with examples from The Netherlands like Innovation Auctions, Innovation Vouchers and SBIR. Offcourse also the Cluster-Incubation formula (BViT) to foster knowledge transfer through start-up/spin-offs is highlighted.
Innovation Centre Caballero Fabriek The Hague by BViT innovation networkPim de Bokx
Presentation made by Pim de Bokx of BViT innovation network for visitors from abroad; ranging from colleagues from the Balkans to Governement delegated from Canada, Russia and China. It shows how the old sigarette factory was converted into a huge incubator for talent, entrepreneurs and innovations: The Caballerofabriek in The Hague, opened in 2006, is now an awarded example of entrepreneurial environments where students, developers, entrepreneurs, business men and companies collaborate in an natural way to bring new solutions, products and services to human kind.
Softlanding for global startups nsob taiwan 19 juni 2014Pim de Bokx
I was happy to share my experience and vision with the Governmental delegation from Taiwan on how to attract international entrepreneurial talent. For example through softlanding programs, international incubation and seed accelerators.
An overview of the fintech industry and what London does to be the leader.
A presentation made at Fintech Fusion Geneva by Susanne Chishti from FINTECH Circle.
1. The document discusses financing social innovation projects focused on inclusive entrepreneurship. It provides the example of Project Enterprise, a program that helps young people under 27 pursue self-employment opportunities.
2. Project Enterprise uses a 4-phase model including self-learning manuals and an entrepreneur's passport to guide participants. It has supported over 6,000 participants, creating 1,400 startups with a 70% 3-year survival rate.
3. The document argues that public financing is necessary to develop innovative programs like Project Enterprise but faces challenges due to rigid budgets and lack of incentive structures.
The document provides guidelines for financing an ICT start-up, including developing a financing strategy, identifying relevant funding sources, preparing an investment pitch, and managing investors. It discusses developing a financing strategy that considers the stage of development, funding needs, and type of financing required. A variety of public and private funding sources are outlined, including grants, crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capital, and more. The document provides tips for getting "investment ready" through an effective executive summary, pitch, and business plan. Lastly, it notes the importance of ongoing communication and preparation for future funding rounds when managing investors.
The document describes several programs offered by IBBT to support entrepreneurship: iPR for intellectual property management; iStep for entrepreneurship training; iBootcamp to help teams develop business ideas and plans; iCubes for office space and services; and iVenture for pre-seed capital. It then provides details on iBootcamp, including the timeline and process for submitting ideas, forming multidisciplinary teams, and presenting opportunity plans to venture capitalists over the course of several weekends.
The document describes several programs offered by IBBT to support entrepreneurship: iPR for intellectual property management; iStep for entrepreneurship training; iBootcamp to help teams develop business ideas and plans; iCubes for office space and services; and iVenture for pre-seed capital. It then provides details on iBootcamp, a multi-week program to coach teams in developing business opportunities from their ideas and presenting them to investors.
The document provides a SWOT analysis of conditions for startups in the mobile and mobile services field in Luxembourg. It identifies strengths such as access to Europe and research growth, but also weaknesses like a lack of funding and spinoffs from public research. Opportunities include cross-field innovation and an expanded R&D base, while threats include challenges to the financial system and educational system. The document then provides policy recommendations in several areas to strengthen the startup environment such as improving access to talent, testbed opportunities, open data initiatives, and collaborations.
This document discusses the development of microfinance in Germany from 2000 to 2010. It summarizes that microfinance started with pilot projects in 2000 and grew with support from the EQUAL program from 2002 to 2007. In 2009, there were 12 accredited microfinance institutions providing 521 microloans. In 2010, the number of institutions grew to 15 providing 270 microloans by February, and this growth is attributed to the start of the Mikrokreditfonds Deutschland fund in January 2010 which provides 800 euros for each new microloan. The document also outlines some strategies and cases from other European countries that German microfinance institutions could learn from to continue developing the industry.
Presentation Slides From Vision to Business - David Seoane FundingBox .pdfFIWARE
This session will cover various aspects of FIWARE, a platform designed to facilitate the development of smart solutions for a range of industries.
The session will begin with an introduction to the FIWARE Training program, which offers courses designed to help developers, entrepreneurs, and other interested parties get up to speed with FIWARE technologies.Next, attendees will learn about the FIWARE Marketplace,an online platform that provides access to FIWARE-based products and services and how to become part of it.
The session will delve into the intersection of thermodynamics and FIWARE, and how this collaboration can address climate change. Attendees will learn about the use of FIWARE in creating smart solutions for energy management, emissions reduction, and more.
Furthermore,The session will showcase the FIWARE integrated data platform for healthcare, which offers a range of tools and applications designed to improve healthcare outcomes.
Finally, the session will also explore the Smart Data Models program, which will show 6 use cases of their successful use in different industries (Health, Energy, Water, open data, etc). Attendees will learn about the benefits of using these models and how they can be integrated into various applications.
Overall, this session offers a comprehensive overview of the various aspects of FIWARE, including its marketplace, training programs, smart data models, and integrated data platforms for healthcare. The session will be beneficial for developers, entrepreneurs, and other interested parties looking to leverage FIWARE technologies to create innovative solutions for a range of industries.
"Startup Europe and Funding Opportunities in Horizon 2020" by Bogdan Ceobanu,...Eurapp
Rebooting the EU App Economy / Fraunhofer HHI, Berlin, Germany / 13th November 2013
Bogdan Ceobanu, DG CONNECT, European Commission
"Startup Europe and Funding Opportunities in Horizon 2020"
3 Years of FinTech Forum: Meet the Alumni (FTF1 / Nov. 2013)Samarth Shekhar
Countdown to 3 years of FinTech Forum. Startups in Germany / D.A.CH raised over $1.3Bn in 2015, overtaking the UK. All the top 3 largest European funding rounds in 2015 were in Germany. As FinTech Forum turns three in July 2016, we asked some of our alumni what they were up to back in 2013, their achievements and plans, starting with the “Class of 2013” (1st FinTech Forum / Nov. 2013).
Fintech overview for HEIG-VD lecture, December 2016Jérôme Vasamillet
Hello, I'd like to share a presentation I prepared for a lecture at the HEIG-VD engineering and management school in Switzerland, focusing on Fintech with a Global and Swiss overview. Being a long lecture in front of students in International Innovation Management, it looks at Fintech under various angles, and also presents the Startup Weekend Fintech Geneva which I co-organize, as a pre-Fintech startup experience. Hope you enjoy the pack! Jérôme.
H2020 and other european grant programs for medical life sciences organisationsPno Consultants France
H2020 and other european grant programs for medical life sciences organisations, is the presentation made by Corjan VISSER, Manager Life Sciences & Health at PNO Consultants.
FINANCING AGENCY FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: CREATING COLLABORATIVE HYBRID F...OECD CFE
This document discusses financing models for social enterprises. It notes a strategic financing gap for early stage social enterprises that are too large for philanthropists but too small and risky for institutional investors. It introduces FASE, a financial intermediary in Germany that builds bridges between social entrepreneurs and investors. FASE has provided over 4 million Euros to 12 social enterprises through various hybrid financing models that blend grants and impact investments. These models allow financing of social enterprises both with and without profitability. The document also summarizes two international examples where FASE helped social enterprises in Austria obtain financing. It concludes with policy recommendations to further develop markets for social enterprise finance.
The document provides information about the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument and other European funding opportunities for SMEs. It discusses the large amounts of money spent annually on developing proposals that ultimately fail to receive funding, emphasizing the need for effective training and support. It also outlines Nikolaos Floratos' qualifications and experience in European funding and debunks common myths about participating in programs like the SME Instrument.
Strengthening the environment for web entrepreneurs in europe 22 november 2011IAMCP MENTORING
The document outlines 10 proposed initial activities to strengthen the environment for web entrepreneurs in Europe: 1) an EU-wide online bulletin board, 2) a Web Entrepreneurs Camp, 3) awareness creation within EU institutions, 4) a European strategy using crowd-sourcing tools, 5) a scoping paper on social networks in business, 6) informing member states on training needs, 7) a dialogue on data protection and access to big data, 8) cooperation between entrepreneurs and standardization bodies, 9) innovation hubs around top universities, and 10) a prize for the best European web entrepreneurs. The activities aim to connect, inform, and support web entrepreneurs while also gathering feedback and input from various stakeholders.
SMEs in transnational business value chainsClusteriX20
This document summarizes the findings of a Horizon 2020 project that studied the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in transnational business value chains. The project involved field research and workshops in Belgium, Sweden, Spain and other regions to understand the challenges SMEs face and support they need and receive. Key challenges identified include difficulties collaborating with large companies, skills gaps, funding, and political instability. The document discusses topics for policy recommendations, including creating a fair international marketplace, treating goods and services equally, improving support for internationalization, access to financing and knowledge, and integrating support programs. It suggests governments act as partners for SMEs and look to other European regions for best practices in public support.
The document discusses some of the key challenges voluntary and community organizations face in making the most of technology. It identifies accessing funding, having access to people with ICT skills, and access to appropriate ICT solutions as major challenges. It provides various resources organizations can use to help address these challenges, including guides on budgeting, funding, and using social media from NCVO and other support organizations. NCVO also offers events, preferred suppliers, and a consultant directory to help organizations improve their use of technology.
Accessing European Research and Innovation Funding Seminar for SMEs : EENInvest Northern Ireland
The document provides an overview of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), which is the world's largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. Key points include:
- EEN has over 3,000 locations across more than 60 countries, providing locally-based support and connections globally.
- Services include helping SMEs innovate through collaboration, commercialize ideas, access funding/financing, and expand internationally.
- Support ranges from advisory services, innovation support, and facilitating international partnerships between businesses.
This document provides an overview of funding options for startups in London, including different sources of finance based on the stage of the business. It outlines personal funding, friends and family, customers, banks, private investors, venture capital funds, and government grants. It then gives more details on typical amounts needed at different stages, from pre-seed to scaling, and lists many resources for UK grants, loans, equity funding, accelerators, and networking opportunities to explore startup financing.
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