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• Call for Expression of Interest Western Balkans Enterprise Development & Innovation Facility Guarantee Facility - May 17, 2013
  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 ...
• Call of Expression of Interest for Fund Management of ENIF - May 17, 2013
  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 Dev...
• Presentation of the Innovation Serbia Project 2012 Annual Report - May 13, 2013
  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 Achievemen...
• Greek Innovation Expo Athens, 16-19/5/2013 - May 9, 2013
  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 colla...
• The public call for coaching and training of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in the programme of the improvement of innovation - April 26, 2013
  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 Technologica...
• The program for supporting innovative high-growth companies - April 25, 2013
  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 ...
• Call of Expression of Interest for Fund Management of ENIF - April 24, 2013
  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 Dev...
• The deadline for the application for Competition NTI2013 moved - April 24, 2013
  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 t...
• Finno project on www.southeast-europe.net - April 22, 2013
  Media: web appearance Language: English Date: 19th of April 2013 Link: www.southeast-europe.net  
• Finno on "Growing Cooperation in the South East Europe Area" - April 5, 2013
  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 o...
• Serbia in the group of moderate innovators in Europe - March 29, 2013
  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"...
• Italy’s innovation capacity on showcase in the Silicon Valley - March 13, 2013
  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 ...
• Call for proposals: Canada-Italy Innovation Award 2013 - February 25, 2013
  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 groundwor...
• Continuation of Calls for Public Financing of Innovative Companies - February 19, 2013
  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. ...
• 50 Most Innovative Countries: Innovation Index Revealed - February 12, 2013
  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 th...
• The invitation to participate in the competition of the European Patent Office for the best innovations - February 1, 2013
  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 ...
• Ferrari receives UK govt innovation in engineering award - January 31, 2013
  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 ...
• Maths for innovation: partnership Altran Italia – MoxOff - January 29, 2013
  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...
• iStreetLight at the “SOLAR MEETS GLASS” International Conference - January 24, 2013
  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 significa...
• Finno is "Project of the Month" on wbc-inco.net - January 11, 2013
  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 Re...
• Innovation bill approved. Startups will be able to raise capital through crowdfunding - December 17, 2012
  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...
• Ministry of Science will award Annual prizes for scientific achievements for 2012. (Montenegro) - December 11, 2012
  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 follo...
• 11th International Fair of Entrepreneurship "Business Base 2012" and 4th Fair of Local self-government - Belgrade (Serbia), 29.11-01.12.2012 - December 10, 2012
  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 se...
• Official Launch of Western Balkan Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility (WB EDIF) - December 7, 2012
  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 Luxembou...
• Itsworld Sicilia to Receive €2M in Equity Funding from Principia SGR - November 28, 2012
  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 subsidia...
• The CCIS participates in the project "Network of young innovators for sustainable ideas in agricultural and food industry" - November 24, 2012
  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 amou...
• [Call for application] Erasmus Mundus Programme on Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE) - November 24, 2012
  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...
• ICIP’s Closing Conference - November 24, 2012
  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 impleme...
• 4th FINNO Project meeting, 5th QMB & 2nd FINNO COMMITTEE meeting - 19 and 20 November 2012, Tirana (Albania) - November 23, 2012
  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). ...
• Blomming helps people buy and sell stuff on the social Web, raises $1.65m in funding - November 16, 2012
  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...
• Innovation Fund Approved EUR 1.95 Million Financing for Serbian Enterprises - November 14, 2012
  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 Mi...
• EU: Innovation performance of 190 European regions compared - November 8, 2012
  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 investment...
• Presentation of the project FINNO on a local partners meeting organised by the Mid-Pannon RD Co (Hungary, 2012.10.30) - November 8, 2012
  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 originate...
• Presentation of the project FINNO on a regional conference organised by the Hu ASP (Hungary, 2012.10.29) - November 7, 2012
  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 o...
• Promotion of the collection “Innovation and Entrepreneurship: tools for success in the EU market” (Serbia) - October 27, 2012
  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 organiz...
• The extended session of the Board of technological innovation and the Round table with topic "Innovation-untapped resource in the Republic of Serbia" - October 22, 2012
  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...
• Public call for education and training of SMEs in the program for the promotion of innovation - October 22, 2012
  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...
• Presentation of the project FINNO on a local partners meeting organised by the Mid-Pannon RD Co (Hungary, 2012.10.11) - October 20, 2012
  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 originate...
• Presentation of the project FINNO on a local partners meeting organised by the Mid-Pannon RD Co. (Hungary, 2012.09.25) - October 17, 2012
  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 we...
• The italian company Funambol raises $5.75M - October 15, 2012
  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 fun...
• Risparmio Super, a Italy-based online startup, raises €467K in Second Funding Round - October 12, 2012
  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 �...
• Margherita Inventions Raises €350K in Funding - October 11, 2012
  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 Leon...
• Water Innovation Awards 2012 finalists and winners - October 10, 2012
  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 pra...
• 4th Project meeting & 6th QMB & 2nd FINNO COMMITTEE meeting - Tirana (Albania), November 19-20, 2012 - October 10, 2012
  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....
• Innovations: an Italian-German partnership - October 9, 2012
  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 tech...
• Integrated innovation support program issued a public call for the education and training of 300 SMEs - October 4, 2012
  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 tec...
• Policy Discussion in Preparation for the Launching of the Western Balkan Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility – WB EDIF - October 4, 2012
  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 stimulati...
• The Italy-based community for fashion lovers and designers NextStyler raises €500K in seed funding - October 3, 2012
  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...
• 3rd "i-bank Innovation & Technology" Competition in Greece - October 2, 2012
  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 compet...
• “Greece Innovates”x2: the 2nd Applied Research & Innovation Competition - October 2, 2012
  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 ...
• USA, Clini to present Italian 'green economy' firms - September 29, 2012
  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 1...
• Minister Obradovic urged China to invest in science in Serbia - September 8, 2012
  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, wh...
• European Innovation Partnership: Launch of the Smart Cities and Communities Call for Proposals - August 9, 2012
  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, ...
• Public Call for co-financing of projects in the field of technical culture and innovations for 2012 - July 19, 2012
  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_k...
• Public Call for grants and credits for 2012 - July 19, 2012
  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. Ca...
• 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. - July 19, 2012
  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. Cal...
• FINNO project at the South East Europe Annual Conference 2012 - July 2, 2012
  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...
• The Future built on the Present: SEE Progamme Annual Confernece 2012 - Bologna (Italy), 29.06.2012 - June 5, 2012
  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 e...
• AGINNOVAZIONE and FINNO at the italian ForumPA - May 22, 2012
  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...
• FINNO: the 3rd Project and the 4th Quality Management Board Meeting - 15th and 16th May 2012 - April 25, 2012
  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. Du...
• FINNO WP 3-Workshop - March 19, 2012
  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 ...
• IUS 2011: Monitoring the innovation performance of the 27 EU Member States - February 9, 2012
  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 Membe...
• Hungary: presentation of the project FINNO on a regional opening conference of the project “Development of the Vertes-Duna Cluster” - December 9, 2011
  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 devel...
• PhD Janez Bešter share his experience with project partners (Vienna airport, 30.11.2011) - December 1, 2011
  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 abo...
• Second FINNO meeting: Ljubljana, 17th – 18th October 2011 - September 21, 2011
  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 ...
• First kick-off meeting in Bruck and de Mur (Austria) - April 30, 2011
  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, A...