Presentation of the 21 ETCF II Partnerships

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the

Republic of Turkey

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INNOSMES. ETCF II-62 . SHARING KNOWLEDGE ON EUROPEAN

POLICIES FOR SMES, PARTICULARLY ON INNOVATION.

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ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the

Republic of Turkey

Ankara Chamber of Industry

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• Title: SHARING KNOWLEDGE ON EUROPEAN POLICIES FOR SMES, PARTICULARLY ON INNOVATION - INNOSMES

• Partners: – Ankara Chamber of Industry, – Gipuzkoa Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation,– Xanthi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and – High Council of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and

Navigation of Spain.

• Budget: 149.751,51 EUROS

• Duration: 12 Months

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the

Republic of Turkey

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ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the

Republic of Turkey

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:To improve Chamber Capacity to better serve companies, particularly SMEs, in order to become more competitive in the global market.To share knowledge and support networks for SMEs among Turkey, Greece and SpainSPECIFIC OBJETIVES:To exchange knowledge and best practices about management European and Public Funds in favour of SMEs for innovation activities.To increase the number of Turkish enterprises (SMEs) taking part in innovation activitiesTo foster reciprocal knowledge of business communities

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ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the

Republic of TurkeyACTIVITIES• WP1: Project Management. General coordination, quality control,

oversight of the project.• WP2: Field Work. Survey and study visit to know specific needs of Turkish

companies about innovation• WP3: On line System. Website for the project to inform and provide on-

line support to Turkish companies• WP4: Training Innovation Seminars and Workshops.

– 1 Training Seminar addressed to Ankara Chamber Staff about innovation for SMEs (1+2 Guidelines included).

– 2 Training Seminar for Turkish SMEs (Diagnosis and Innovation Plan)– 2 Workshops with Public Authorities to create an active support network for

Turkish SMEs• WP5: Closing Conference to present the main results of the project• WP6: Dissemination Activities through European and Turkish chamber

networks

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ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the

Republic of TurkeyEXPECTED RESULTS• - 120 SMEs participating in the innovation actions• - 2 Guidelines/Manuals about management of Public Projects

produced for Ankara Chamber• - 20 Chamber staff members trained, • - 60 SMEs trained in Innovation• - 5 Innovation Seminars and Workshops held,• - 2 Innovation Manuals developed: Diagnosis and Plan• -30 Authorities, Associations, Universities, participating in the

project.• - Report with main experiences and innovation possibilities

identified with SMEs• -Press kit and dissemination materials produced (on occasion of

the Closing Conference)