Do you have an idea for a new process, product or service that is good for business and the environment, but need help getting it to market......Enterprise Europe Network North East England and Technology Strategy Boardinvites you to attend

National Information Day for Eco-Innovation Call and Bid Writing Workshop

Thursday 2 May 2013, 10am until 5pm

What will the event cover?  The Information Day will be split into two sessions: the morning session will cover the call content ‘What will the Eco-Innovation Call fund’ and the afternoon session will cover ‘How to write a successful bid’ both of these sessions will be in collaboration with the UK National Contact Point for Eco-Innovation, Ewa Bloch and Enterprise Europe Network Representative, Gillian Kears-Fricker from CPI. 

Why you should attend?  With 3.4 million jobs in eco-industries and a growing demand for environmental products and services, Europe has the potential to meet the environmental challenges of the future. The EU's Eco-innovation initiative was set up to tap this potential to the fullest by giving clever ideas and new environmentally-friendly solutions a chance to reach an EU-wide market. Eco-innovation boosts economic growth whilst protecting the environment.

Who should attend?  The cross-cutting initiative provides funding for projects in various sectors that mitigate environmental impacts or promote a more efficient use of resources. Priority areas include material recycling, sustainable construction materials, the food and drink sector, water sector as well as greener business. Up to50% of funding is provided towards the costs of commercialising green, innovative solutions.

Venue   Centre for Process Innovation, NETPark, Thomas Wright Way, Sedgefield, County Durham TS21 3FG 

Agenda

                Morning Session

                09.45     Registration and refreshments

                10.00     Introductions

                10.10     What is Eco-Innovation, how does it fit with other EU funding?

                10.30     What projects will Eco-Innovation fund?

                11.00     The application process and timelines?

                11.20     Finding partners and support from Enterprise Europe Network

                11.40    Horizon 2020 – the new funding programme 2014-2020 – a snapshot

                12.00     Close

                 *Afternoon Session

                 13.00     How to write a successful bid?

                                - Key elements of an application form

                                - Award criteria and what they mean

                                - Financial proposal

                                - Do’s and don’ts of a good application

                15.00     Refreshments break

                15.15     Session continued

                16.15-    Close

                16.15-

                17.00     One-to-one discussion session with the NCP or EEN Representative

*Lunch will be provided between 12-1, for those attending both sessions. Please ensure you complete both ticket orders above.  Please more information contact:  gillian.kears-fricker@uk-cpi.com or telephone M: 07500 7860 036 to reserve your place and one-to-one discussion session.