New Funding Application Deadlines

Audiovisual Sector

Funding is now available under the MEDIA 2007 programme to support:

• Development of interactive products including computer, internet and mobile phone games intended for commercial exploitation 17 November 2008 or 17 April 2009


• Development of a film (animation and fiction) and / or documentary intended for commercial exploitation 17 November 2008 or 17 April 2009

Click here for a briefing relating to the MEDIA 2007 Programme.

For further information, come to a free funding event on Media 2007 on 23rd September at 15.30-17.30. The event will be hosted by GLE and will include presentations on how to access Media 2007 and examples of the impact this funding can make on a business.

To book your place, contact Meshach on innovation@gle.co.uk / 020 7940 1512

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Culture

If you wish to set up cultural projects or be supported as an organisation, the Culture programme is divided into two strands:

• Support for cultural projects to work together across borders and to create and implement cultural and artistic activities, due 1 October 2008, 1 February 2009, 1 May 2009
• Support for organisations active at European level in the field of culture, due 1 November 2008

For further information, please email Rachael McCorriston at GLE or call 020 7940 1512.

Energy

Fusion for Energy has launched a call for expressions of interest in a list of experts to assist in providing technical expertise and participation in working groups. Successful applicants will be included on a list of experts which will be valid until 4 July 2013.

Environment

Life+ can fund up to 50% of project costs in the environment sector, due 21 November 2008.

For free support with your Life+ application, please email Rachael McCorriston at GLE who will be running one-to-one sessions for applicants to the programme.

Evaluation and technical support

The European Research Council is looking for organisations to help develop its evaluation and assessment framework. For more information, click here. Proposals must be submitted by 12 November 2008.

Regional development

Funding for organisations which carry out research and analysis of European territorial development and cohesion issues. Applications due by 15 October 2008:

• Applied research on climate change
• Targeted analysis of eight key themes, including ‘territorial diversity’ and ‘potential of rural regions’
• Development of scientific tools in relation to territorial indicators and indices

For more information on ESPON 2013, please see the Operational Programme

Research & Innovation

If you are an SME carrying out research and development in a technological area, you are eligible for funding under the Eurostars programme. Your project can address any technological area, but must be aimed at the development of a new product, process or service. Applications due by 21 November 2008

• Security related technologies 4 December 2008
• Space science and technology 4 December 2008

Health sector technology:

• Single stage proposals 3 December 2008,
• 2 stage proposals 22 April 2009
• Environment & climate change technology 8 January 2009
• Sustainable energy technologies covering 10 key areas 25th November 2008

Funding is also available for the following research activities:

• Building relationships with science & technology organisations in non-EU countries (4 work programmes) 12 January 2009
• Socio-economic research including growth, employment, competitiveness a sustainability (3 work programmes) 13 January 2009

Click here for detailed briefings relating to funding for Research and Development (this page is continually updated as new funding calls are published).

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Subscription to the tender monitoring service (TED) includes:

• Creation of a unique company profile tailored to your business activity
• Daily alerts of contract notices matching your unique company profile
• Ad hoc searches for contract notices
• Profile adjustment to meet changing needs
• Assistance and advice on tendering procedures and procurement legislation

For more information, please click here for the TED section of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry website, or contact Tessel van Essen on 020 7203 1838.

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EU Press releases

• Economy: Reaction to the global financial turmoil and its effect on the EU economy
• Employment: Quarterly EU Labour Market Review provides positive outlook
• Energy: Progress made on measures to reduce energy consumption
• Environment: New EU legislation on the collection and recycling of batteries
• Environment: Ban on export of mercury from the EU from 2011
• Finance: Agreement to improve co-ordination in the fight against financial crime
• ICT: Commission approves new programme to break down e-barriers in the EU
• ICT: Commission advocates new international strategy on science and technology
• Innovation: 2009 to be the European Year of Creativity and Innovation
• Internal Market: Commission proposal to simplify EU rules on mergers and divisions
• Research: Launch of new research project to enhance European security
• Telecoms: European Parliament votes in favour of a Single Market for Telecoms
• Telecoms: Proposal to cut roaming costs for text messages and the Internet by 60%
• Trade: Commission warns of probable increase of export restrictions in raw materials
• Transport: Daytime Running Lights proposed for all new vehicles from 2011

Click here for more EU press releases

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EU Legislation and consultations

Agriculture

Directive 2008/84 laying down purity criteria for food additives, EC legislation The new Directive establishes purity criteria for food additives other than colours and sweeteners. Purity criteria for a large number of additives are defined in the annex to the Directive.

Aviation:

Amended technical requirements and administrative procedures for air transports, EC legislation Regulation 859/2008 amends the harmonised rules on technical requirements and procedures for commercial air transports (3922/91/EC). The harmonised rules are updated when scientific and technical progress requires it. These amendments take into account the latest work conducted by the European Air Safety Agency.

Competition:

Commission consultation on draft legislation for state aid reform, EC consultation The consultation seeks views on a set of guidelines intended to provide national courts and potential claimants with more detailed guidance in the field of state aid. The guidelines elaborate on the EU Courts’ jurisprudence on the role of national courts and covers subjects such as the protection of individual rights and the recovery of illegal aid.

Consumers:

Directive 2008/88/EC amending rules on cosmetic products, EC legislation The Directive concerns the use of hair dye substances and follows recommendations from the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers. The recommendations are based on findings from a scientific study that shows potential cancer risks to be associated with the use of permanent hair dyes.

ICT:

Consultation on ensuring Europe remains at the forefront of Internet technology for a new generation, EC consultation The Commission has launched a consultation to prepare for a Communication on the ‘The Internet of Things’, i.e. the wireless interaction between machines, appliances, sensors and many other devices that, in the future, will take place using the Internet. The consultation invites comments from universities and research centres, public authorities and private organisations. It focuses especially on areas such as emerging applications, security, regulations and standards.

Justice:

Future priorities for justice, freedom and security, EC consultation To define future priorities for justice, freedom and security within the EU, the Commission has launched a wide-ranging public consultation. The views and concerns of citizens, organisations and public authorities are sought for the consultation questionnaire.

Transport:

Daytime running lights for motor vehicles, EC legislation To increase road safety, the Commission will introduce the obligation of fitting daytime running lights on all new motor vehicles from 2011. The lamps have low energy consumption, and automatically switch on when the engine is started. They increase substantially the visibility of other road users, and have proved to be effective in countries where the obligation already exists.

Transport:

Uniform rules for all inland transport of dangerous goods, EC legislation Directive 2008/68/EC creates a common framework covering all inland transport of dangerous goods, thereby replacing the previous regulatory system whereby road and rail transport of dangerous goods were treated separately. The Directive also covers inland waterways.

Confused about how EU legislation affects your business? Any other queries on EU affairs or trans-European matters? Take advantage of our free enquiry service: Phone 020 7489 1992 or mail to europe@londonchamber.co.uk

Click here for the EU's Enterprise and Industry online magazine

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Business Events

Belgium: A tax holiday in Europe? Seminar, London/UK, 7 October 2008

Hortifair 2008: Growing Sustainability, Amsterdam/Netherlands, 14-17 October 2008

How to bid effectively for World Bank projects workshop, London/UK, 16 October 2008

Is Romania good for your business? Come and meet the experts, London/UK, 21 October 2008

Belgium: A tax holiday in Europe? seminar, London/UK, 7 October 2008

Infectious diseases conference: Innovative Technologies for Detection, Treatment and Prevention, London/UK, 22 October 2008

Europe INNOVA Conference; Accelerating Innovation in Europe, Lyon/France, 22-24 October 2008

European Standardisation; CEN Standard Days, Brussels/Belgium, 23-24 October 2008

Baltic States: Discover the Opportunities for your Business Seminar, London/UK, 4 November 2008

Intelligent Devices and Systems, London/UK, 4 November 2008

Strategy, Working Together and New Funding Opportunities, London/UK, 5 November 2008

Renewable Energy & Energy-efficient Technologies, London/UK, 19 November, 2008

European Congress on Training and Continuous Training, Cologne/Germany, 21 November 2008

Small Business conference; Sustainable Entrepreneurship Networking, Skopje/Macedonia, 27-28 November 2008

Next Generation Web Networking Event, London/UK, 3 December 2008

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