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If you are a London-based SME involved in the ICT sector, or if you are involved in innovative research and development activities, funding is now available from the EU.
FET (Future and Emerging Technologies) Open scheme
Funding available for ICT-relevant, visionary, high quality, long-term research of a foundational nature, involving bright new ideas of high-risk-high-pay-off, aiming at a breakthrough, a paradigm shift, or at the proof of a novel scientific principle.
Deadline for applications: 24th May 2010.
Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Joint Programme
Funding available for ICT-based Solutions for Advancement of Older Persons' Independence and Participation in the "Self-Serve Society". This programme aims to enhance the quality of life of older people and strengthen the industrial base in Europe through the use of ICT.
Deadline for applications:30th July 2010
EUREKA Eurostars
Funding available for innovative intensive and research performing SMEs, across all sectors.
Deadline for applications: 25th September 2010
For more information please visit www.een-london.co.uk/funding.php or contact us at 020 7940 1512 / innovation@gle.co.uk
In the month ahead
We are also planning two networking events to be held in October on Nanotechnology, and on Sports Technology. If you are interested in applying to be a speaker, to sponsor the event, or simply to attend, email Kate at k.ray@LTNetwork.org or phone 0870 730 8682.
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
How do you find out about public sector contracts in Europe?
This May we are offering a free eight-week trial of a service that could really help your business by giving you instant access to public sector contract notices.
All public sector contracts over a certain value must be advertised in the Official Journal of the EU (OJEU). That’s hundreds of contracts every day. To take the stress out of locating relevant notices, we offer a daily alert service listing all contract notices that match your unique company profile. They are emailed to you the day that they are published giving you the maximum time to prepare your bid.
In May, we offer LCCI members a free trial subscription to this service! Contact us on +44 (0)20 7203 1833 / mmatyastikova@londonchamber.co.uk
Spotlight on: doing business in Germany
Germany is Europe’s largest economy and world’s second largest exporter providing access to 454 million consumers. Its excellent geographical location provides direct access to other established Western European markets and emerging Eastern European ones. Domestically, productivity has risen by more than 30% in the past five years and the sophisticated infrastructure together with dynamic R&D and globally recognised high-tech clusters throughout the country make Germany an excellent trading and investment destination for UK businesses.
To find out more about the array of business opportunities in this country come to our event Germany: Country of Innovation and Opportunity. For more information contact Emma Yeats at eyeats@londonchamber.co.uk or 020 7203 1826
EC Campaign: European SME Week
Between 25 May and 1 June a European SME Week will take place throughout Europe.
Its aim is to present information on what the EU and national, regional and local authorities are offering to assist micro, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Particular attention is given to the promotion of entrepreneurship, particularly amongst young creative people who are considering starting a business and the events are also an excellent opportunity for existing SMEs to share their experiences and to further develop their businesses.
To find out more about SME week contact us on +44 (0)20 7489 1992 / europe@londonchamber.co.uk
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