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Within the Western Balkan Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility Guarantee Facility (WB EDIF GA), EIF has launched an open Call for Expression of Interest to which interested financial institutions can apply if they fulfill certain established criteria, including financial standing, financing capacity, operational capabilities, and expected impact, including in terms of volumes and geographic reach. [...]
Call of Expression of Interest for the selection of the Fund Manager to implement an early stage risk capital instrument, i.e. venture capital, in the Western Balkans region (Enterprise Innovation Fund – ENIF) within the Western Balkan Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility (WB EDIF) has been announced by the European Investment Fund . Enterprise Innovation [...]
Belgrade, May 13, 2013 – Innovation Fund presented today the results of the Innovation Serbia Project and showcased Mini and Matching Grants awardees that received financing in 2012 at the 57th International Fair of Technique and Technical Achievements, which is organized and sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development. Mini and Matching [...]
GREEK INNOVATION EXPO 2013 The Greek Innovation Expo 2013 will identify, present and provide a showcase of the Greek innovation. Operators, researchers and companies will be gathered to be updated, to exhibit, to communicate, to create and collaborate all together. The exhibition focuses on four main areas: Researh, Design, Technology and Innovation. Greek Innovation Expo [...]
The Integrated Innovation Support Programme (IISP), financed by European Union and implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the National Agency for Regional Development and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, announces THE PUBLIC CALL for coaching and training of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in THE PROGRAMME OF THE IMPROVEMENT [...]
Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Finance and Economy invites SMEs, entrepreneurs and cooperatives to apply for grants under the program of supporting innovative high-growth companies. Total funds available for the program amounts to 40 million, and the right to co-finance up to 50 percent eligible costs of the action. amount of the approved grant may [...]
Call of Expression of Interest for the selection of the Fund Manager to implement an early stage risk capital instrument, i.e. venture capital, in the Western Balkans region (Enterprise Innovation Fund – ENIF) within the Western Balkan Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility (WB EDIF) has been announced by the European Investment Fund . Additional Information [...]
Organizational team of Competition, after consultation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Development decided that the deadline for applications to the NTI in 2013 moved to Friday, 26.04.2013. From this year, the NTI introduces the monitoring of implementation of innovation success of last year’s participants and it will be especially rewarded, regardless of [...]
Media: web appearance Language: English Date: 19th of April 2013 Link: www.southeast-europe.net Download pdf
The South East Europe Transnational Programme published the Catalogue of the Second Call of the Programm named “Growing Cooperation in the South East Europe Area”. The Catalogue makes an overview of the expression of interest (over 800 Expressions of interest submitted) and best selected projects that meet the main goals of the SEE Programme, and [...]
Serbia is in the group of moderate innovators with a below average performance of the EU, but has achieved significantly higher growth in innovation than the average of 27 members, it was agreed in the European Commission’s “Innovation Scoreboard 2013″. Certain potential of Serbia lies in the funding and support innovation, while the weakness of [...]
To introduce the world to Italy’s innovation capacity, its information technology sector, and its green energy department: this is the objective of Italian Innovation Day while attending Italy 2.0 – Italy Tech Week in the Silicon Valley. Sponsored by the Consulate General and the Institute of Culture, the week brings together the Mind the Bridge [...]
The Embassy of Canada in Italy is pleased to accept applications for the Canada-Italy Innovation Award 2013. This award provides funding to Italian researchers, scientists and innovation experts to travel to Canada for short visits to lay the groundwork for collaborative efforts. Mission The Canada-Italy Innovation Award aims to develop relationships initiated through networking activities [...]
The Innovation Fund announces the continuation of Calls for proposals under the MINI and MATCHING GRANTS Program on February 8, 2013 as part of the Innovation Serbia Project. The deadline for submission of applications is April 15, 2013 at 5 pm. The MINI GRANTS Program provides a unique opportunity for Serbian start-up and high-technology companies by financing up to 85% [...]
When you think about the most innovative countries, the U.S. and South Korea often come to mind. But what about Iceland or Iran? How do they compare? Bloomberg Rankings recently examined more than 200 countries and sovereign regions to determine their innovation quotient. The final universe was narrowed down to 96. What follows is the top [...]
Within the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the signing of the European Patent Convention (EPC), European Patent Office (EPO) is organizing a competition for the best innovation. The aim of the competition is to provide to students, members of the European Patent Organisation opportunity to search a very large international patent documentation and suggest [...]
The UK government has honored luxury Italian carmaker Ferrari with its Innovation in Engineering Award in recognition of the company’s excellence in its sector. The event, the sixth such edition, was organized by the British government and held at the Milan Stock Exchange on 25th of Jenuary. The award was presented to Ferrari’s chief engineer, [...]
Altran Italia has signed a partnership with MoxOff, spin-off by Politecnico di Milano. Another important collaboration for Altran, that exploits the value of networking and collaboration with other excellences, to meet the challenges of the market on the increasingly pervasive topic of integration between mathematical modelling and reality. The numerical simulation supports and increasingly often [...]
iStreetLight, one of the Innovation Fund’s Mini Grants awardees participated in the “SOLAR MEETS GLASS – 3rd Industry Summit for Markets, Costs and Technology” conference held in Dusseldorf, Germany on October 22 and -23, 2012. This significant event served as a platform for the discussion of current trends in the solar and glass industry, covering [...]
The Western Balkan Countries INCO-NET, the initiative supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development for enhancing integration of the Western Balkan countries (WBC) in the European Research Area, mentioned Finno project as “Project of the Month”. More details on wbc-inco.net Download pdf
The Italian Parliament has approved the Digital Agenda package, a set of laws that aim to support innovation and digitalization of Italy. A large component of the bill is dedicated to startups and venture capital. Startups will be registred at specific public registries (mantained by the local chambers of commerce) and will be able to [...]
The prize was established in 2011 and is assigned in 5 categories, which are aimed to motivate young scientists, women in science and scientists in all categories in order to raise the scientific community in Montenegro. Prizes for 2012 are as follows: The most successful young researcher (talent by the age of 20 years) – [...]
National Agency for Regional Development (NARD) has been organizing International Entrepreneurship Fair every year, in cooperation with Belgrade Fair. This year this manifestation have 11th edition and is for the first time organized both with Local self-government fair, in cooperation with Ministry of Regional development and local self-government. Majority of stakeholders for SME sector in [...]
The Innovation Fund on behalf of the Republic of Serbia coordinated the preparation of WB EDIF in cooperation with international partners, which was adopted at the meeting of the Western Balkans Investment Framework Steering Committee, held in Luxembourg on December 7, 2011. One of the major international partners on this Project is the European Investment [...]
Itsworld Sicilia, an Italian company that focuses on commercializing HPA (Hymera Power Amplifier) technology, is to receive €2m in equity funding from Principia SGR. Principia acquired a 28% stake in the company via Principia II. A subsidiary of Milan, Italy-based Energy Finance S.p.A., Itsworld focuses on promoting and commercializing the HPA technology, which is designed to allow the various components [...]
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS) participates in the project “Network of young innovators for sustainable ideas in agricultural and food industry”, which is being financed by the European Union with the total budget in the amount of near 2.5 million euro, while the total value of the project for the CCIS [...]
Erasmus Mundus Programme on Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE) offers every year full scholarships for students. Graduates from all over the world holding a first university degree can apply for scholarships to participate in the MARIHE programme. Students in MARIHE will study in at least two European countries and in China, and thus [...]
In the future the focus should be on raising the competitiveness of SMEs – this is the main message from the closing conference of ICIP. The project was funded by the EU with 3 million Euros. It lasted 30 months during which was developed and implemented the Standardized set of services for SMEs, the Certification [...]
The 4th FINNO Project meeting, the 5th QMB & 2nd FINNO COMMITTEE meeting is being held on 19 and 20 November 2012 in Tirana, Albania. Hosts of this meeting were the partners of the project, the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Tirana (CCIT). The two day meeting was dedicated on discussion of the outputs and the [...]
Naples, Italy-based social e-commerce startup Blomming has announced that it recently secured 1.3 million euros ($1.65 million) in early-stage funding to spur growth. The investment comes from Vertis Venture, the venture capital arm of Vertis SGR, at a time when Blomming is growing relatively fast, and, more importantly, expanding internationally. The startup says more than 10,000 shops have been created [...]
November 14th, 2012, Belgrade – Innovation Fund has announced today the results of Mini and Matching Grants calls for proposals implemented through the Innovation Serbia Project. The Innovation Fund’s Investment Committee awarded EUR 670,000 for Mini Grants projects and EUR 1.28 million for Matching Grants projects to 14 Serbian enterprises selected among 146 applications submitted [...]
Growth is increasingly related to the capacity of regional economies to change and innovate. Regions and cities have become the primary spatial units where knowledge is transferred, innovation systems are built and competition to attract investments and talents takes place. Regions are an appropriate level for stimulating innovation: Many regional governments have important competences and budgets [...]
The Mid-Pannon RD Co. organised 3 promotional workshops for FINNO target groups in this autumn. The aim of these workshops: to inform FINNO target groups about the project results, TIAS mechanism, SAT results, etc.. The participants were originated from the circle of local partners as follows: representatives of policy makers, administrative actors and companies. The [...]
The benchmarking conference of the project “Development of the Vertes-Duna Cluster” was one of the most effective events in the field of innovation-oriented network-based economy development in Central-Transdanubian Region in October 2012. The organiser was the Hungarian ASP Partner of the FINNO project and the more than 20 participants had a possibility to get to [...]
Faculty of Economics, Finance and Administration will present on Friday, 26 October at the Book Fair thematic research collection “Innovation and Entrepreneurship: tools for success in the EU market”, which is a result of FEFA annual conference organized on the occasion of Europe Day in May this year. Discussion on encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, with [...]
The extended session of the Board of technological innovation of Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Committee on science, quality, education and management of the Regional Chamber of Kraljevo, in which they discussed many issues of innovation activity was held in the Regional Chamber of Commerce Kraljevo. The session was attended by the President of [...]
Integrated innovation support program (IISP) funded by the European Union with aim to boost competitiveness and economic growth in the Republic of Serbia, through the strengthening of innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises. The purpose of the program for the promotion of innovation, which is being realized through this project, is to stimulate technological innovation [...]
The Mid-Pannon RD Co. organised 3 promotional workshops for FINNO target groups in this autumn. The aim of these workshops: to inform FINNO target groups about the project results, TIAS mechanism, SAT results, etc.. The participants were originated from the circle of local partners as follows: representatives of policy makers, administrative actors and companies. The [...]
The Mid-Pannon RD Co. (Hungary) organized 3 promotional workshops for FINNO target groups in this autumn. The aim of these workshops: to inform FINNO target groups about the project results, TIAS mechanism, SAT results, etc.. The participants were originated from the circle of local partners as follows: representatives of policy makers, administrative actors and companies. The 1st [...]
Funambol, a Foster City, CA- and Pavia, Italy-based developer of white-label personal cloud technology for mobile providers, has raised $5.75m in funding. Backers include Nexit Ventures and Castile Ventures. The company intends to use the funding, and an addditional working capital line, for major customer adoption (at multiple tier-1 mobile operators and other large service providers in North America, [...]
Risparmio Super, a Catania, Italy-based online startup that allows users to compare grocery store prices in real time, has raised an additional €467k in the first tranche of its second round of funding. Risparmio Super, which already raised €550k in the last quarter of 2011 (read here) is now in the process of raising a €533k second tranche. [...]
Margherita Inventions Srl, a Pavia, Italy-based developer of a medical device that prevents accidental stick injury, has raised €350k in funding. Backers include a group of business angels of Italian Angels for Growth (IAG) led by Antonio Leone. Founded by Carlo Giuberchio, CEO, the company provides a syringe accessory that prevents accidental stick injury. Supported by University of Pavia, [...]
The finalists and winners in the Water Innovation Awards 2012 were announced on 9 October at a special gala dinner in Barcelona. The ceremony also included the presentation of the inaugural EFBW Award, which seeks to identify creativity and best practice in ‘Communicating the benefits of bottled water for healthy hydration’ by EFBW National Association [...]
The 4th FINNO Project meeting & 6th QMB & 2nd FINNO COMMITTEE meeting is held on 19 till 20 November 2012 in Tirana, Albania. All project partners will be present discussing the ongoing activities and the further development of the project. Download pdf
On this day, in Berlin, the Italian-German R&D Workshop/Italy Day: Innovative Solution for European Industries initiative takes place at the Italian Embassy in Berlin. The aim to find financial and technical partners in the field of innovation technology. Organized by ICE, the Agency for Promotion and Internationalization of Italian firms Abroad, in collaboration with the [...]
Integrated innovation support program announced a PUBLIC CALL for the education and training of small and medium-sized enterprises within the PROGRAM FOR IMPROVING INNOVATIONS. The goal of the program is to encourage the promotion of innovation and technological innovation in small and medium-sized businesses through free training for start and implementation of innovative activities. The [...]
The Innovation Fund in cooperation with the European Integration Office hosted a round table dedicated to identification of priority policy reforms focused on improving the conditions for the development of innovative and high growth SMEs and stimulating the emergence of a venture capital markets. WB EDIF is a joint initiative, of the European Commission (EC), [...]
NextStyler, a Naples, Italy-based community for fashion lovers and designers, has raised €500k in seed funding. The company, which is in the process to raise its Series A round, is using the funds to launch the service. Led by Maurizio Palumbo and Mary Palomba, NextStyler is a worldwide showcase for emerging fashion designer to show their [...]
National Bank of Greece and its i-bank electronic banking services are organizing the 3rd “i-bank Innovation & Technology” Competition. i-bank electronic banking services, a productive platform for innovative ideas in NBG, is running a new competition to elicit and reward original ideas based on new technologies and to promote innovation in Greece. The competition aims at [...]
A competition becomes an institution when it is warmly received and accepted by the country’s scientific, research and financial communities: SEV Hellenic Federation of Enterprises and Eurobank organize the second Pan-Hellenic competition, “Greece Innovates!” in 2012. This way they continue the groundbreaking initiative they launched two years ago in order to promote research, innovation, knowledge [...]
The Italian ‘Green Economy’ is disembarking in the USA. Environmental Minister Corrado Clini will be in Washington Monday, October 1st to participate in the workshop organized by the Italian Embassy as part of the 2012 edition of the Global CleanTech 100. The event is being promoted by Clini’s department with the Italian Ambassador to the [...]
Minister of Education, Science and Technological Development Zarko Obradovic has called the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology to consider investing in mutually beneficial projects in Serbia, especially in scientific and technological parks, which now establish in Serbia. Obradovic in Beijing to participate in a meeting on cooperation between China and the countries of Central [...]
With the launch of the European Innovation Partnership, the European Commission has opened a new Call for Proposals for Smart Cities and Communities, with an increased budget targeting the three key sectors of transport, energy and ICT. On 10 July, the European Commission announced the earmarking of €365 million a year to support technology innovations aimed at [...]
Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina publishes Call for co-financing of projects in the field of technical culture and innovations. Call is open until 6th of August 2012. More info on: http://www.mcp.gov.ba/org_jedinice/sektor_nauka_kultura/konkursi/?id=3446 Download pdf
Ministry of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina publishes Call for proposals for grants and credit funds for the year 2012. Through this call, ministry, among other stuff, supports innovators-individuals. Call is open until 3rd of August 2012. More info on: www.fmrpo.gov.ba Download pdf
Ministry of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina publishes Call for proposals for grants and credit funds for the year 2012. Through this call ministry, among other stuff, supports innovators-individuals. Call is open until 3rd of August 2012. More info on: www.fmrpo.gov.ba Download pdf
In order to present the outstanding steps in getting closer both EU Member States and non-EU member States, thus ensuring the regional development as a holistic and sustainable concept for the benefit of all people the South East Europe (SEE) Programme under the title “The Future built on the Present” organized the annual conference on [...]
The annual conference organized by the South East Europe (SEE) Programme will take place on 29 June 2012 in Bologna, Italy, Hotel Carlton. Under the title “The Future built on the Present”, the conference aims to be the key territorial cooperation event in 2012 in South Eastern Europe. The SEE Programme has made a long [...]
Forum PA is today the greatest event of and about the Public Administration taking place in Italy and it represents a unique model when compared to similar initiatives in other European contexts, from different viewpoints: its width, the variety of the exhibition proposals, the richness of its congress sessions. Forum PA represents the occasion to [...]
On 15th and 16th of May 2012, in Bucharest, Romania, the whole team of FINNO project is going to have the 3rd Project and the 4th Quality Management Board Meeting. At least a member for each partner institution is partecipating to the meeting. During the two days the lead partner for each work package will present [...]
On 20th of March 2012, at the NH Vienna Airport Hotel, the team of FINNO project is going to have a workshop to conclude the NATIONAL REPORTS for the Joint State of the Art document (WP3). A member for each partner institution is partecipating to the workshop. During the meeting the filled questionnaires from each [...]
The Innovation Union Scoreboard 2011 is the second edition of the Scoreboard following the adoption of the Innovation Union Communication in October 2010. It provides a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of the EU27 Member States and the relative strengths and weaknesses of their research and innovation systems. In this way, it [...]
28.11.2011, Hiemer-House, 1-3. Jókai street, Szekesfehervar (Hu) The opening conference of the project “Development of the Vertes-Duna Cluster” was one of the most effective events in the field of innovation-oriented network-based economy development in Central-Transdanubian Region in November. The organiser was the Hungarian ASP Partner of the FINNO project and the more than 30 participants [...]
During last project meeting, all partners agreed to invite one expert in innovation assessment in companies (including SMEs) to share his experience. Yesterday, in Vienna, PhD Janez Bešter (IER) presented the project results and his experiences about the “Assessment of the innovation in Slovene companies”. Then partners opened a discussion about setting up the platform [...]
The 2nd FINNO meeting which will be held on October, 17 & 18, 2011 at HOTEL MONS in Ljubljana, Slovenia. All project partners, through their representatives, will meet to discuss progress of the project. Each representative will present a report on the work of their own country and together we will decide what to do [...]
On April 15, 2011, Bruck & de Mur (Austria), has completed the first project meeting FINNO (Mechanism for Fostering Innovation) program sponsored by the South East Europe (SEE) which was attended by representatives from partner countries Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary. During the kick-off meeting [...]
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