30 Apr2015

V Stock of entrepreneurial idea

Written by Jovana Drobnjak. Posted in Innovation, Smart People, Universities

On this occasion, we inform you that an open competition for application ideas for the fifth market of entrepreneurial idea that will take place on 09 May 2015 at UDG. We remind you that the turnover on the stock exchange last year reached 25,000.00 eur, while some of the ideas already evolved into a business! Given the success of the project in previous years, the concept of the Exchange is already known. The Stock Exchange of entrepreneurial ideas is a meeting place for supply and demand. On the “supply” there are business ideas, and on the “demand” companies and institutions that want to invest in new business ideas. The top 10 ideas will have the opportunity to present themselves before the party “demand” on the Day of European Countries 09 May 2015. Traditionally, presentation are followed by a quotation.  After quotations will be held sped up meetings of entrepreneurs and students and researchers. The best 30 ideas will be presented in the fourth edition of the book “The Book of ideas.” What is important to emphasize that the representatives of “demand” will be able to invest in all the ideas you find in this edition of the book, but are not presented. The competition is open to all high school students from Montenegro and Europe! More information on http://www.udg.edu.me/berzaideja/.
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14 Apr2015

Marche Region ROP ERDF: III Call for Innovation

Written by Elisabetta Zeni. Posted in EU Financing, Events, Innovation, Institutions, RTTCs, Smart People

Launched by the Marche Region interventions of the new community program to promote research and development, innovation of business processes and the use of new digital technologies in the areas of smart specialization. The first call provides for contributions in c / capital to companies and research organizations for projects aimed at the introduction of new technological solutions and products / services or innovative processes in the areas of home automation, mechatronics and manufacturing sustainable. The second call provides for the granting of vouchers to support innovation processes of SMEs, stimulating investment in new digital technologies, technological modernization, the development of marketing plans, methods evolved design and eco-design and the protection of property intellectual. As part of the ROP ERDF 2014/2020 was launched a new action to strengthen the planning capacity of SMEs, supporting their participation in Thematic programs directly managed by the European Commission in the areas of smart specialization. The notices will be published in the Official Bulletin of the Marche Region of Thursday, April 16, 2015. Information seminars were organized in the region with the following link:  http://www.impresa.marche.it/Portals/0/Documenti%20marco/Ricerca%20e%20innovazione/Bandi%20POR%202014-2020/Calendario%20seminari%20bandi%20POR%20FESR%202014-2020.pdf
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01 Apr2015

CULTLAB: a new cultural and creative start up project

Written by Elisabetta Zeni. Posted in Innovation, RTTCs, Smart People

Meccano ScpA, research and innovation centre, is currently leading a project for development, organisation and support to new cultural and creative start up project ideas  called CULTLAB , in joint partnership with Macerata and Urbino University .   CULTLAB  is an incubator project promoted and financed by the 6 LAGs of Marche Region  (Local Action Groups: combination of public and private partners implementing a multisectoral development strategy in a rural area forming a local community) within the framework of the Rural Development Plan of Marche Region 2007/13 – Axis IV -LEADER approach -measure 421-  in complementarity and synergies with the Cultural District of Marche Region.   CultLab offers specialist services: -Training activities (creativity management, market analysis, coaching and tutoring, business plan , networking, crowd funding, technological and certification consultancy etc.) -Matching between start up ideas and potential  private investors -Support  and methodology for identification of  appropriate calls of proposal and tenders and for projects drafting.    – Financial packages and security contributions consultancy – Supplying of autonomous spaces for start up business   At present CultLab is incubing 15 startups in the field of innovative culture and creativity: heritage, patrimony conservation, design, cultural tourism, food, refurbishment, new didactic technology,  innovative applications for performing arts and exhibitions, sustainability and social responsibility of enterprises.   For more information on the project : www.cultlab.it
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17 Mar2015

NEXT Adriatic Investment Forum 18 March 2015 H 14.30 MiCo – Milano Congressi Venue: Amber 5

Written by Elisabetta Zeni. Posted in EU Financing, Events, Innovation, Institutions, International funding, Smart People

Debate about latest trends of entrepreneurial ecosystems within the Adriatic-Ionian Macro-Region. During the event the contribution of regional stakeholders will be presented together with the point of view of entrepreneurs. The debate will develop around demand and supply issues among issues connected to accessibility of services though NEXT-IS platform and their relevance in the international arena.  Objectives  
  • Showcase the approach to entrepreneurship by Adriatic-Ionian Macro-Region stakeholders (both public and private) and frame it into the international dimension
  • Present business cases to a wide international audience
  • Exploit potential for further actions beyond the NEXT project
  • Promote the business and project matchmaking through NEXT-IS platform
  Expected results  
  • Allow stakeholders from the NEXT partnership to present in front of a potential audience of investors and peers.
  • Access to international practices to be further investigated/exploited to strengthen Adriatic-Ionian Macro-Region entrepreneurial ecosystems
  Expected Output  
  • opportunities for further partnerships investigated by the NEXT partners thanks to the meeting held during the GEC 2015
  • at least 100 new registered users to http://nextisplatform.eu/en
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03 Mar2015

The 1st National Competition “Your Innovative Idea” – 20 February 2015, Tirana

Written by Mimoza Preku. Posted in EU Financing, Events, Innovation, Institutions, International funding, Smart People

Foundation “Partnership for Development” Albania The 1st National Competition “Your Innovative Idea” organized on 20 February 2015                                    Foundation “Partnership for Development” in collaboration with the Agency for Research and Technology Innovation, in the framework of the Next Project activities organized in Tirana Albania, on 20 February 2015, the 1st National Competition “Your Innovative Idea”. This competition was intended to promote the “SMART PEOPLE”, generate innovative ideas that provide solutions, minimize risks and maximize impact through the technology and intelligent methods, contributing to the development of various sectors of the economy by improving the life of citizens. The Competition was attended by the personalities of central and local Institutions, representatives of Innovation and Researches Institutes, Academics, Universities, business community, etc.  The innovative ideas have been presented by the competitors before the Jury composed by Academics, Professors, and Researchers. The organization and the presentation of this Competition were accompanied by emotions, excellent presentations and debate between competitors and audience.  At the end of the presentation, three innovative ideas have been evaluated with the Excellent Price, three innovative ideas with Merit Prices and the rest innovative ideas with the Evaluation Price. Foundation “Partnership for Development” is convinced that this initiative will directly contribute to the NEXT Platform by furnishing and supplying it, in a sustainable way, with the proposals of these excellent innovative ideas with the aim to find the collaboration between partners in the future, realizing into the projects, for the development of the economy by improving the life of citizens. Please click the link to see the event http://youtu.be/vApaUg8GRe4
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27 Feb2015

PROJECT NEXT @ GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM IN MILAN 16/19.03.2015

Written by Elisabetta Zeni. Posted in EU Financing, Events, Innovation, International funding, Smart People

Beeing held between 16th and 19th of March, it is an inter-disciplinary gathering of startup champions from around the world – where entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, thought leaders and policymakers work together to help bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. Over the past five years, the Congress has contributed to the expansion of a global entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting experts and entrepreneurs across borders and sectors to unleash their ideas and transfrom innovation into reality. In this framework, the NEXT Project has partenered with GEC 2015, to organize an internation event focused on assessing and evaluating the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Adriatic Region. The Adriatic Investor Forum will be held on March 18th, and aims to gather all the NEXT partners and other stakeholders from IPA Adriatic Countries, in order to leverage the entrepreneurial opportunities in the Region. NEXT partners interesting in attending the Event should express their interest to the organizers. NEXT will also build up a branded booths in the exhibition area, to disseminate its activities and to host private B2B meetings. For futher informations, please contact our office at this mail info.next@regione.marche.it
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17 Feb2015

NEXT Project @ Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Milan, Italy

Written by Elisabetta Zeni. Posted in Events, Innovation, International funding, Smart People

NEXT at the GEC in Milan:   The Global Entrepreneurship Congress is an inter-disciplinary gathering of startup  champions  from  around  the  world, where  entrepreneurs, investors, researchers,  thought  leaders  and  policymakers  work  together  to  help  bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. An entrepreneurial ecosystem has started to take shape around the world, connecting people across borders to unleash their ideas and transform innovation into reality. The Global Entrepreneurship Congress is initiated by the Ewing Marion  Kauffman  Foundation.  In  March 2009, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation brought together the Global Entrepreneurship Week host organizations from nearly 60 nations to create the first ever Global Entrepreneurship Congress at its headquarters in the United  States, Kansas City.  Over  the  past  five  years,  the  Congress  has contributed to the expansion of a global entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting experts and entrepreneurs across borders and sectors to unleash their ideas and transform innovation into reality. The Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2015 will be held in Milan, from March 16th to March 19th. For further information and registration, please check: www.gec.co   In this framework, the NEXT project has partnered with GEC 2015, to organize an international event focused on assessing and evaluating the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Adriatic region. The Adriatic Investor Forum will be held on Wednesday March 18th , and aims to gather all the NEXT partners and their stakeholders from Adriatic-Ionian Macro-Region, in order to leverage the entrepreneurial opportunities in the area. NEXT stakeholders, interested in attending the event, promoting them self in the NEXT Area Stand, being including in the NEXT Catalogue and also proposing as panelists at the Forum, should express their interest to the organizers within 3rd of March by apply to http://fs6.formsite.com/Archidata/company-self-evaluation/index.html with a self-evaluation questionnaire. Dario Mazzella
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