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Increase the competitiveness of enterprises by focusing on technology and know-how transfer between SMEs, research, industry and educational institutions in the sphere of energy efficiency, RES and ICT for the Sofia and Nishava districts
2012-02-02 00:00:00
Energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and ICT are seen as priority areas in which are increased focus on promoting innovation could bring substantial benefits to both the European and global economies in achieving competitiveness and environmental sustainability. These technologies are applicable in all the sectors of economic life and are still underexploited by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. The project aims to promote and introduce these new horizontal technologies, management techniques etc. to the SMEs in the targeted border areas of Serbia and Bulgaria and thus to achieve sustainable economic development. By studying the current needs for new technologies of SMEs in the priority areas and finding solutions for those needs in the research organisations and research driven SMEs the action will assure long term business growth and increase the economic synergy of the cross-border region. The economy of the area of University of Nish and Sofia region is interested for the development of bilateral relationship in all sectors of economy and especially in the part of connecting of knowledge and technology, so by implementing the project jointly the beneficiaries will improve the capacity of regional potential usage.
Project beneficiens are Small and medium enterprises, research organizations, nongovernmental organizations, local development, business networks, business incubators and similar business entities.
Partners
Contact point
Ilko Stoyanov
Project Manager, Bulgaria
e: iventa@einet.bg
Silvia Ivanova
Project Coordinator, Bulgaria
e: silvia.d.ivanova@gmail.com
Igor Mladenovich
Project Coordinator, Serbia
e: ipa-cbc@eknfak.ni.ac.rs
More information about the project you can find here.
2012-02-02 00:00:00
Energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and ICT are seen as priority areas in which are increased focus on promoting innovation could bring substantial benefits to both the European and global economies in achieving competitiveness and environmental sustainability. These technologies are applicable in all the sectors of economic life and are still underexploited by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. The project aims to promote and introduce these new horizontal technologies, management techniques etc. to the SMEs in the targeted border areas of Serbia and Bulgaria and thus to achieve sustainable economic development. By studying the current needs for new technologies of SMEs in the priority areas and finding solutions for those needs in the research organisations and research driven SMEs the action will assure long term business growth and increase the economic synergy of the cross-border region. The economy of the area of University of Nish and Sofia region is interested for the development of bilateral relationship in all sectors of economy and especially in the part of connecting of knowledge and technology, so by implementing the project jointly the beneficiaries will improve the capacity of regional potential usage.
Project beneficiens are Small and medium enterprises, research organizations, nongovernmental organizations, local development, business networks, business incubators and similar business entities.
Partners
- GIS - Transfer Center, Bulgaria
- Agency for Economic Development, Bulgaria
- Faculty of Economics at the University of Nis, Serbia
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nis, Serbia
Contact point
Ilko Stoyanov
Project Manager, Bulgaria
e: iventa@einet.bg
Silvia Ivanova
Project Coordinator, Bulgaria
e: silvia.d.ivanova@gmail.com
Igor Mladenovich
Project Coordinator, Serbia
e: ipa-cbc@eknfak.ni.ac.rs
More information about the project you can find here.
International event "Business Zoo" in Antwerp on April 18, 2012
2012-01-27 00:00:00
One-stop-shop is going to be held under "Sustainable Renovation I" Eracobuild project.
The project partners, together with IWT and the Enterprise Europe Network, organise an international event in Antwerp on April 18, 2012.
The unique event format "Business Zoo" focuses on interaction between all participants, brainstorming, B2B contacts... sharing experiences and aiming at developing new integrated "one-stop-shop" business models!
All stakeholders and market players are invited, especially representatives from the Scandinavian countries, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland are targeted.
The organizers are looking for pitch presentations, and for participants from both supply side as demand side in the renovation business: architects, contractors, project managers, installers, suppliers, engineering offices, energy specialists, DIY companies, energy management companies, project developers, cities and municipalities, tenant and owners associations, investors and banks, research centers,..
More info and registering: http://www.b2match.eu/businesszoo
2012-01-27 00:00:00
One-stop-shop is going to be held under "Sustainable Renovation I" Eracobuild project.
The project partners, together with IWT and the Enterprise Europe Network, organise an international event in Antwerp on April 18, 2012.
The unique event format "Business Zoo" focuses on interaction between all participants, brainstorming, B2B contacts... sharing experiences and aiming at developing new integrated "one-stop-shop" business models!
All stakeholders and market players are invited, especially representatives from the Scandinavian countries, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland are targeted.
The organizers are looking for pitch presentations, and for participants from both supply side as demand side in the renovation business: architects, contractors, project managers, installers, suppliers, engineering offices, energy specialists, DIY companies, energy management companies, project developers, cities and municipalities, tenant and owners associations, investors and banks, research centers,..
More info and registering: http://www.b2match.eu/businesszoo
European project EURESP+ has already started
2012-01-16 00:00:00
Full name: European project EURESP+ - European Regional Environmental Services Platform PLUS
Across Europe, there is a growing demand for environmental services at the national and local levels, hence stimulating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become more competitive and improve their environmental performance. Despite their importance, SMEs have remarkably little familiarity turning environmental challenges into economic opportunities.
The project partners of EURESP+ will support SMEs to improve their environmental performance. At the same time they will support and co-ordinate the environmental services sector in order to encourage growth and increase uptake of these services in each region of the participating countries. The objectives of the project are related to ensuring sustainable growth, integrating the political agenda of the Lisbon Treaty. Yet at the same time conserving the necessary business network, supporting the creation of new employment and opportunities in “green” business including products and services with the SMEs and the environment.
The project partners offer consultancy, training and workshops for SMEs in the following sectors:
The project EURESP+ is a continuation of the project EURESP but will increase the number of participating regions from five to seven, the number of sectors covered from three to seven and the number of environmental services offered and delivered to twelve.
Project duration: 11/2011-11/2013
Countries: Bulgaria, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain
Contact point for Bulgaria
Sonya Petkova
t: +359 885 222 471
e: res-ee@gis-tc.org
Kostadin Kostadinov
t: +359 882 909 100
e: kostadinov@gis-tc.org
More information about the project you can find here.
2012-01-16 00:00:00
Full name: European project EURESP+ - European Regional Environmental Services Platform PLUS
Across Europe, there is a growing demand for environmental services at the national and local levels, hence stimulating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become more competitive and improve their environmental performance. Despite their importance, SMEs have remarkably little familiarity turning environmental challenges into economic opportunities.
The project partners of EURESP+ will support SMEs to improve their environmental performance. At the same time they will support and co-ordinate the environmental services sector in order to encourage growth and increase uptake of these services in each region of the participating countries. The objectives of the project are related to ensuring sustainable growth, integrating the political agenda of the Lisbon Treaty. Yet at the same time conserving the necessary business network, supporting the creation of new employment and opportunities in “green” business including products and services with the SMEs and the environment.
The project partners offer consultancy, training and workshops for SMEs in the following sectors:
- Metal production and treatment **
- Mineral industry
- Surface treatment **
- Electric and electronic components **
- Textile industry **
- Chemical industry **
- Paper industry
The project EURESP+ is a continuation of the project EURESP but will increase the number of participating regions from five to seven, the number of sectors covered from three to seven and the number of environmental services offered and delivered to twelve.
Project duration: 11/2011-11/2013
Countries: Bulgaria, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Spain
Contact point for Bulgaria
Sonya Petkova
t: +359 885 222 471
e: res-ee@gis-tc.org
Kostadin Kostadinov
t: +359 882 909 100
e: kostadinov@gis-tc.org
More information about the project you can find here.
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