New Funding Application Deadlines

Regional development

Funding is available for organisations which carry out research and analysis of Euro-pean territorial development and cohesion issues. Proposals for the following areas must be submitted by 15 October 2008:

• Applied research on climate change and territorial effects on regions and local economies

• Targeted analysis of eight key themes, including 'territorial diversity' and 'potential of rural regions'

• Development of scientific platform and tools in relation to territorial indicators and indices

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

Ongoing Funding Application Deadlines

Cooperation in scientific research

If you are part of an interdisciplinary, scientific research network this funding could be for you. The COST programme aims to strengthen the foundations of scientific excellence across Europe; it does not fund research itself. European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical research (COST) - Preliminary proposals by 26 September 2008; final proposals by 14 November

Culture

If you wish to set up cultural projects or be supported as an organisation, the Culture programme is divided into two strands with different types of activities and deadlines:

Support for cultural projects (strand 1) to work together across borders and to create and implement cultural and artistic activities - 1 October 2008, 1 February 2009, 1 May 2009

Support for organisations active at European level in the field of culture (Strand 2) - 1 November 2008

Energy

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

Environment

If you are developing environmental technologies or are engaged in eco-innovation you may be able to access funding through the Intelligent Energy Europe or Eco-innovation programmes. 11 September 2008

If your organisation is engaged in the environment sector you could access funding for up to 50% of the costs of a project through Life+ - 21 November 2008

For free support with your Life+ or eco-innovation applications, please email Rachael McCorriston at GLE who will be running one-to-one sessions for both programmes.

Evaluation and technical support

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

Proposals must be submitted by 12 November 2008.

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. - 21 November 2008

Vocational training

Training for Company Executives interested in developing their business in the Japanese or Korean markets, Executive Training Programme (ETP) - 30 September 2008

Research & Innovation

If you are carrying out market-orientated research and development, you may be able to access funding from the European Union which supports R&D in a range of technological areas, including electronic computing technology.

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EU Press releases

• Transport: Commission to increase transparency of aviation security rules
• Culture: New proposals for a digital library for Europe
• Development: Commission announces fast-track humanitarian aid for civilians in Georgia
• Economy: Euro zone GDP down by 0.2% and EU27 down by 0.1%
• Research: Improved access to EU-funded research results

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EU Legislation and consultations

Enterprise

Proposals to implement Directive 2008/42/EC amending the Cosmetics Products (Safety) Regulations, BERR consultation The consultation seeks views on the implementation of a technical amendment to the Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations of 2008, as stated in Directive 2008/42/EC. This restricts the permitted levels of a number of fragrance ingredients which are deemed to be allergenic. The restrictions apply to the substances whether or not used in a product as fragrance ingredient. .

Requirements for Accreditation and Surveillance relating to the Marketing of Products, EC legislation The General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) established rules to ensure the safety of consumer products. Market surveillance authorities should, however, have the possibility of taking the more specific measures available to them under that Directive. So in order to achieve a higher level of safety for consumer products, the Regulation seeks to reinforce market surveillance mechanisms provided for in the Directive as regards products posing serious risk.

Environment

The Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2008, Defra consultation This consultation seeks views on draft proposals to introduce a new regulatory framework for private water supplies. The proposed new Regulations will apply to private supplies in England and will replace the Private Water Supplies Regulations 1991. The broader objective of the Regulations is to ensure that everyone who occupies property that is served by water from a private supply can be assured of the safety and quality of the water.

Towards a Comprehensive and Ambitious Post-2012 Climate Change Agreement, EC consultation Following up on in its recent Communication 'Limiting Global Climate Change: The Way Ahead for 2020 and Beyond', the Commission is seeking the views of stakeholders on proposed measures enabling the limiting of global warming to no more than 2°C above pre-industrial temperatures. Based on the key principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, the consultation aims to gather views on a number of critical issues related to the post-2012 climate change agreement.

Health and safety:

Proposal to amend the Marketing Use Directive (76/769/EEC), HSE consultation The Commission proposal to amend the Marketing and Use Directive (76/769/EEC) particularly concerns restrictions to the sale and use of paint strippers containing dichloromethane (DCM) to consumers and professional users. The consultation is seeking views on this proposal, particularly as regards the likely costs to UK consumers and professional users, as well as to the heritage and restoration sector. .

Social policy:

Population and housing censuses, EC legislation The Commission requires sufficiently reliable, detailed and comparable data on the population and housing situation in Member States. In particular, there is a need to collect detailed information on housing in support of various EU activities, such as the promotion of social inclusion and the monitoring of social cohesion at regional level. The Regulation therefore seeks to establish a common statistical framework at EU level. It will come into force on the 20 September 2008, and is directly applicable in all Member States.

Taxation:

Review of the Existing Legislation on VAT Invoicing, EC consultation Under the provisions of the VAT Directive (2006/112/EC), the Commission is required to present a report on the technological developments in respect of e-invoicing, and a legislative proposal if necessary. A draft report has been published, with recommendations to amend the Directive. In respect of this report, the consultation therefore seeks views on four particular areas of invoicing - the requirement to issue an invoice; the content of the invoice; e-invoicing; and archiving of invoices.

Transport:

Measures for the Implementation of Common Basic Standards on Aviation Security, EC legislation Under Regulation (EC) 2320/2002/EC, the Commission is required to adopt, when necessary, measures for the implementation of common basic standards for aviation security throughout the EU. There have since been 14 amendments laying down measures for the implementation of the common basic standards on aviation security. The Regulation therefore consolidates all amendments into a single, more coherent piece of legislation.

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Business Events

Co-ordinating EU Research Projects, Cambridge/UK, 2 September 2008

Commodity Prices, Capital Flows and the Financing of Investment, London/UK, 3, September 2008

Lille international forum of entrepreneurship, Lille/France, 8-10 September 2008

European Conference on Information Management and Evaluation, UK, 11 September 2008

SME Banking in Europe Conference, Brussels/Belgium, 11-12 September 2008

Third European Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Winchester/UK, 15 -16 September 2008

Green IT Networking Event, London/UK, 24 September 2008

Sustainable Cities and Communities conference, Geneva/Switzerland, 30 Sep - 1 Oct 2008

Discover Slovenia: a dynamic country in the heart of Europe seminar, London/UK, 2 October 2008

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

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

Infectious diseases conference: Innovative technologies for detection, treatment and prevention, London/UK, 22 October 2008

Baltic States: Discover the opportunities for your business seminar, London/UK, 4 November 2008

International Entrepreneurship and Small Business Conference, Belfast/UK, 4 - 7 November 2008