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Are you working in the media sector, and making orginal short videos?
The European Entrepreneurship Video Award 2010 is an opportunity to make original short videos on entrepreneurship, with the following three categories:
- Entrepreneurship – A different way of life
- Entrepreneurship – Challenges and rewards
- Entrepreneurship – The way into the future
The winning video in each of the three categories will be awarded €3,333 (1st place), €2,222 (2nd place), and €1,111 (3rd place). Five additional prizes of €555 will be awarded to producers under the age of 25.
Deadline: 9th April 2010. For more information and a look at last year's winning videos, visit : http://ec.europa.eu/eeva2010
In the month ahead
Special offers
FREE profile uploads and searches on our Business Cooperation Database
Looking for business partners in Europe? You can now upload your company profile onto the Business Co-operation Database for free. This enables the rest of the Enterprise Europe Network centres to download and advertise it in their business opportunities bulletin, on websites, in trade magazines, directly to clients, etc.
Alternatively, based on your search criteria, we are able to carry out a free-of-charge search on the database, to see whether any of the company profiles match your requirements. Contact us at 020 7489 1992 / ohunt@londonchamber.co.uk
Key legislation: services directive
Ever wanted to provide your services elsewhere in the EU but found it too bureaucratic and a time consuming process? On 1st January 2010 a new European legislation – the Services Directive – has been fully implemented in all EU member states including the UK. The law requires national administrations to simplify procedures and requirements that service providers have to comply with. It also sets up points of single contact providing information about the administrative formalities.
For more information contact us on 020 7489 1992 / europe@londonchamber.co.uk
Spotlight on: doing business in Bosnia and Serbia
Located in the heart of the Balkans, Bosnia and Serbia have experienced economic growth and continuous increase in international investment in recent years. In 2008 GDP growth reached 6% in Bosnia and 5.6% in Serbia.
Both countries are in the process of reconstructing, modernising and privatising their economies, which offers vast investment and export opportunities especially in infrastructure, financial services, construction, energy, agricultural, tourism and mining sectors.
To find out more about the array of business opportunities in these countries come to our event Attractive Opportunities in Serbia and Bosnia. For more information contact Annabel at afogden@londonchamber.co.uk / 020 7203 1967
Focus on the Eco-Innovation funding programme
Eco Innovation supports eco-innovative projects in different sectors which focus on the prevention or reduction of environmental impacts, or which contribute to the optimal use of resources. It funds projects which have a proven track record, but due to residual risk, are not fully marketed. In other words, it aims to remove obstacles to the development and wide application of eco-innovative products, services, management practice or processes.
Eco Innovation is expected to launch its next call for applications in late spring 2010. All sectors and activities are potentially eligible for funding, however specific priorities may be highlighted. Priority will be given to small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
In addition, clusters of applicants (including research and technological institutes) and projects which demonstrate a European added value and have a high potential for market replication are encouraged to apply.
Based on the 2009 call, approximately 40 projects are expected to be funded, worth a total of approximately €700,000 each over a three-year period.
For more information, contact Rachael at rachael.m@gle.co.uk
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This information is delivered byEnterprise Europe Network London which brings together GLE, LTN, and the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Neither the European Commission nor the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation nor any person acting on behalf of them is responsible for the use which might be made of the information contained herein. The views in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policies of the European Commission.
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Enterprise Europe Network London provides practical, hands-on support and information for London businesses seeking funding, hoping to expand their business into Europe, or wishing to develop technology partnerships.
Led by GLE, the Network works with the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and LTN (London Technology Network), which all have direct experience of delivering services to businesses.
Enterprise Europe Network is made up of 600 organisations in more than 40 countries; as part of this network we can help you to find a business partner from across Europe, access information on EU legislation, benefit from innovation networks and find information on funding opportunities.
Our services...
- 1:1 advice and support
- networking events
- bulletins and briefings
- innovation expertise
- discover funding opportunities
- find a business / research partner
Contact us at innovation@gle.co.uk /
020 7940 1512
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