European Research Funding Seminar 14 January
European Research Funding for your Company Framework 7(FP7) European Funding INFORMATION SESSION The eLearning Alliance would like to invite you to attend this workshop. Background The Framework Programmes have been the main financial tools through
which the European Union supports research and development activities covering almost all scientific disciplines. FP7 has a budget of over €50 billion over the period 2007-2013. SMEs are at the core of European industry and a key component of the
of the innovation cycle, transforming knowledge into products and processes. In Europe SMEs · consist of 99% of all enterprises are SMEs · employ 66% of the workforce · produce 66% of GDP · all spin outs from Universities are SMEs. European SMEs
are faced with increasing competition in the internal market and globally and therefore need to increase their knowledge and research intensity and internationalise. One of the key strategic aims of the eLearning Alliance is to assist members in
the direct application of learning technology, through the development of links and relationships with the science base in Scotland and the EU. In order to promote the use of FP7, the Alliance is delighted to host an information workshop. Topics
· Current ICT Work Programme · Building a partnership · Funding the bid · Managing a project Presenters Tom McCusker, Clydebank College John Gordon for Elgi Consulting, Italy Priscilla Padroni, Clydebank College Format of event The event will be
in the form of a series of presentations followed by a round table discussion. Who is it for Anyone interested in being involved in EU R&D projects. Technology or business managers. Aims of the event To enable the Alliance to become a forum for
the evolution of FP7 projects. Registration – If you would like to attend, please email audrey at elearningalliance.org with details of your name, job title, company name, address and telephone number. Numbers are limited, so it is advisable to
book early to avoid disappointment.
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