This Project is funded by the European UnionImproved SME Competitiveness and

Innovation Project

Author: Dr. Jürgen Henke – Team Leader

Thematic Group for

CIP-EIP Eco-innovation- Call for Proposal 2011 -

13 July, 2011

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Main Objectives

Objectives: Contribute to the development of Serbian SME sector and improve SMEs’ competitiveness through innovation

Purpose: Improving long-term partnership between Serbian institutions and SMEs

and members of the international community

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Pilot Project

Develop communication and collaboration between enterprises and research organisations.

Aim: To let more enterprises benefit from funding Target: International and EU research programmes Result: SMEs participate in EU networks of

research and innovation

Establish research and innovation partnership between SMEs and research organisations

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Pilot Project

Pilot Projects will focus on selected thematic fields like: Information and Communication Technology Eco-innovation (e.g. CIP programme) Materials and New Production Technology Food processing / Agriculture

Partners will be: Enterprises working in these thematic fields, and Research institutions contributing to innovation

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In the meeting today we will focus specifically on

CIP Eco-innovation call 2011With the priority areas:

Material recycling Sustainable building products Food and drink sector Water Green business

See details under - http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation/getting-funds/application-packs/index_en.htm

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The purpose of the meeting is to help / coaching enterprises in specifying the proposal regarding eligibility and selection criteria for proposals.

Target group: Companies who have applied earlier in 2010

but have not been successful; Companies who have an advanced project proposal

Reason:

The closing date is 09 September 2011

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The focus of todays meeting does not exclude other proposals for different upcomming research calls, e.g. under FP7.

ICIP is currently searching for additional programmes and inviting research organisations and enterprises for collaboration.

The following supporting steps are offered by ICIP:

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Working Steps

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e.g. Eco-innovation, embedded ICT,Virtual manufacturing, food processing

selection criteria ->

Define thematic fields

- Relevant for enterprises- Research competence in Serbia- Expect funding sources, includ. e.g.

CIP/EIP, FP7, EEN, etc.

Identify Collaboration Partners

aiming for ->

e.g. Info Days on programmes, round table meetings, direct contact to organisations and clients, etc.

- Joint group of enterprises and research institutes

- Involve strong research partner leading smart innovation

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Working Steps

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Sample of Eco-innovation:• Materials recycling; building

product• Food and drink sector; water; • greening business

meting with Serbian collaboration partners ->

Areas of joint programmes interest

- Specify research/innovation area for collaboration

- Competence profile for partner search

Specific Project Ideas

aiming for ->

Sample of Eco-innovation:• Define projects for joint application

- Identify relevant support programmes

- Search for forecasts/work program. - Expected Calls for proposal- Alternative sources of funding

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Working Steps

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Project proposal development:• e.g. materials recycling• e.g. food and drink sector

measures ->

Building smart skills in thematic fields

- Build in thematic fields project groups

- Peer learning in project proposal development

- Involve research competence

Partner finding (international)

organising activities ->

Sample of Eco-innovation:• Profile of research / innovation

partner

- Approach international partners- Networking with EU partners- Brokerage days in Serbia

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Working Steps

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Sample of Eco-innovation:• e.g. EU partnership in food and

drink sector

formulate interests in Consortia ->

Join international Consortia

- Contribution to project proposal - Formulate self-interest within

Consortium- Partners responsibility

Project application

coaching support ->

Sample of Eco-innovation:• Deliver project proposals

- Prepare for alternative project funds- Coaching in project preparation- Quality check of application

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Pilot Project

If your company is working in one of the thematic fields of

Eco-innovationand if you are interested in joining the Pilot Project of

Building partnership between research and enterprises,

we offer you coaching assistance to go with you through your project proposal for the CIP-EIP call.

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www.icip-serbia.org

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We would be thankful for your suggestions and comments.