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‘SMEs Go International’ call for concept notes now open

The ‘SMEs Go International’ Technical Assistance Facility has been launched with a call for concept notes for SMEs internationalisation projects. This is a unique support service provided by the European Commission for eligible projects related to the ‘European Strategic Cluster Partnership for Going International’ (ESCP4i). Under this Technical Assistance Facility, 25 projects by European SMEs will...Read more
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IPR protection in China for the medical device industry - a case study

A European company in the dental instruments sector was selling their product in China through a Chinese distributor. The company discovered a competitor in China was offering a similar, but lower-specification product, using an identical exterior design, colour scheme, and control interface. The technical manual, diagrams and parts of the Chinese firm's brochure appeared in part to be directly copied from...Read more
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€1 billion investment in clean technology to boost EU's green recovery

The European Commission has launched the first call for proposals under the Innovation Fund , one of the world's largest programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies, financed by revenues from the auction of emission allowances from the EU's Emissions Trading System. The Innovation Fund will finance breakthrough technologies for renewable energy, energy-intensive industries,...Read more
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Share your views on European offshore renewable energy strategy

In the context of the preparation of the European offshore renewable energy strategy, the European Commission is organising a stakeholder webinar on 9 July to exchange views on key issues and ways forward to support the step up and long-term sustainable development of this sector. A draft agenda of the event and practical details are now available. Registrations are open and will remain so until 8 July (13...Read more
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Up to €400,000 available for projects supporting SMEs in public procurement outside the EU

Cluster organisations are among those eligible to apply for a grant of up to €400,000 to help European SMEs participate in public procurement outside the European Union (EU). Public procurement, both inside and outside the EU, can generate considerable business opportunities for European SMEs, but many are not taking full advantage of the opportunities in non-EU countries. The call for proposals Supporting...Read more
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SMEs to benefit as Investment Plan for Europe hits €500 billion target ahead of time

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group have delivered on their pledge to mobilise €500 billion in investment by the end of 2020 under the Investment Plan for Europe . Some 1,400 operations have been approved under the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), using a budget guarantee from the European Union and resources from the EIB Group. They are expected to trigger...Read more
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Clusters need to be included in the recovery plans of the EU Member States

Summary of the European Alliance Against Coronavirus Discussion on 30 June 2020 European Commissioner Thierry Breton and the European Clusters Alliance (ECA) discussed during their videoconference on 30 June 2020 the role of clusters in the framework of the recovery process and aligned their ideas. They concluded that clusters play a critical role in the economic recovery of the European single market...Read more
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Vulcanus in Europe: Host a Japanese trainee in R&D

The EU-Japan Centre is inviting applications from European Union companies and research centres to host Japanese trainees for a seven-month internship in the EU from late August 2021 until late March 2022 (six months in France from late September). The trainees come from leading Japanese universities and are students in engineering or other scientific/high–tech fields. Following a four-month intensive...Read more
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Ambitious five-year plan to upskill Europe's workforce is set out

Ambitious plans have been laid out by the European Commission for the upskilling and reskilling of the continent's workforce during the next five years. The European Skills Agenda sets out 12 actions focused on creating skills for jobs through collaboration between Member States, companies and social partners, empowering people to embark on lifelong learning, and using the EU budget as a catalyst to unlock...Read more
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Clusters for Next Generation EU: Dialogue between European Commissioner Thierry Breton and the European Clusters Alliance

The European Commission has announced a major recovery plan for Europe to help repair the economic and social damage brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. European Commissioner Thierry Breton and the European Clusters Alliance will explore the role of clusters in this recovery plan in a virtual meeting on 30 June, (15:00-16:00 CEST). Clusters for Next Generation EU: Dialogue between European Commissioner...Read more
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