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01/05/2012 Scotland's People Hub, HM General Register House, 2 Princes Street| Edinburgh, EH1 3YY
Scotland Europa, in partnership with Enterprise Europe Scotland & FP7 UK, is delighted to invite you to an EU funding for sustainable surface transport information & opportunities day.
This event will be of interest to Companies (including SMEs), Universities, Research Centres and Public Authorities.
The day will include updates & discussion on:
Current Opportunities
The Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) & Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T)
Opportunities in 2013 and beyond
The Competitiveness and Innovation framework Programme (ICT Policy Support Programme & Intelligent Energy Europe)
Financing instruments
The European Local Energy Assistance facility (ELENA) & European Energy Efficiency Fund (EEEF)
Parallel roundtable discussion workshops
Project Development: Aspirational projects of the future
Horizon 2020: Opportunities for the Transport Sector
03/05/2012 - 04/05/2012 Istanbul, Turkey Enterprise Europe Network ISTANBUL (IST BUSSINOVA - Istanbul Chamber of Industry) is organizing the Brokerage Event at TurkeyBuild which is one of the biggest fair in construction sector.
It is possible to get more information about Turkey Build b2b meetings from below web side.
http://www.een-b2b.org/trbuild2012/ShowContent.aspx?id=162
The main sectors involved are:
- JOINERY (DOORS – WINDOWS), FACADE,
- FINISHING, COVERINGS, INTERIOR DOORS AND ACCESSORIES,
- INSULATION, BUILDING CHEMICALS, ROOF,
- STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, LANDSCAPING, INSTALLATION
- INTERNATIONAL GROUP PARTICIPATIONS,
- AUTOMATIC DOOR-GATES, SUN PROTECTION,
- CONSTRUCTIONAL STEEL, PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES,
- ELECTRICITY, LIGHTING, AUTOMATION, ELEVATOR, SOFTWARE,
- CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND HAND TOOLS,
In 2011, 1100 domestic and foreign companies have participated to the fair and 111320 professional representatives have visited the fair. The total area of the fair ground is 81000 sqm covering 12 Halls and outdoor area.
The fair is an opportunity to see the latest product, technologies and services in Europe, North Africa and Middle and Near East for the visitors.
The Brokerage Event at Turkeybuild will be held in 3-4 May 2012. The registration to the brokerage event will available soon.
You can reach the detailed information about the fair from http://www.yemfuar.com/English.aspx?Sid=2017
08/05/2012 - 11/05/2012 Jönköping, Sweden
Manufacturing industries are subject to fierce competition, both on their domestic market as well as globally. A key question is how to improve productivity while controlling the costs. The solution is increased degree of automization.
Elmia Automation is the leading fair on industrial automation for the Swedish manufacturing industries. A focused trade fair in partnership with Svenska Automationsgruppen (SAG), is the result of a longterm cooperation and dialog with the automation industry.
The fair will showcase complete solutions for effecient and automized production. The leading suppliers of components and industrial robots together with expert suppliers of machine building and customized solutions show the advantages of industrial automation.
Networking, dialog and increased knowledge. And most importantly business.
16/05/2012 Aberdeen City Council
Marischal College
4th Floor Seminar Room, Broad Street
Aberdeen
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
09:00 - 13:00
This session has the objective to increase participant knowledge about how they can use IA to increase business opportunities and income. It will also enable participant companies to consider how to manage and present their IA for different income generating purposes.
17/05/2012 Inverness Caledonian Stadium You are invited to an information and networking event that will enable communities and businesses of the inner-Moray Firth area to connect and explore possible opportunities to work with Morgan Sindall.
12pm-3pm
17/05/2012 Scotland's People Hub, HM General Register House, 2 Princes Street Edinburgh EH1 3YY Framework Programme 7 for Research and Development (FP7) is the main EU funding mechanism for transnational RTD and demonstration projects. The next and final calls for proposal are expected to open in July 2012.
The event will identify and discuss the opportunities available for Scotland within the FP7 themes of FP7 Environment and Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biotechnology.
The day has been designed to allow attendees to attend the thematic area of interest
- The Morning Session focuses on : Environment
- The Afternoon Session focuses on : Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biotechnology (KBBE)
Attendees are welcome to attend either one or both of these sessions
Both Sessions will provide:
- A Presentation on the specific theme and discussion about the upcoming 2013 call
- An opportunity to confidentially discuss specific topics of interest with the National Contact Point
- FP7 Top Tips
- Scottish Enterprise support for FP7
This event will be of interest to Companies (including SMEs), Universities, Research Centres and Public Authorities.
18/05/2012 Informatics Building,
University of Edinburgh
10, Crichton Street
Edinburgh
EH8 9AB Framework Programme 7 for Research and Development (FP7) is the main EU funding mechanism for transnational Research, technology development and demonstration projects. The next and final calls for proposal are expected to open in July 2012.
This event will identify and discuss the opportunities available for Scotland within FP7 Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials & new production technologies theme.
The day will provide:
- A presentation on the NMP theme and discussion about the upcoming 2013 call
- Project surgery - an opportunity to confidentially discuss project ideas with the National Contact Point.
- Information about the support for University of Edinburgh applicants and support for SMEs who want to engage in FP7.
This event will be of interest to Companies (including SMEs), Universities and Research Centres.
Agenda
09:30 - Registration, coffee and networking
10.00 - Welcome and introduction
10.15 - General overview: University of Edinburgh support for FP7 applicants
10.30 - General overview: Scottish Enterprise support for FP7 applicants
10.45 - Keynote speaker – FP7 NMP NCP Craig Sharp
11.15 - Case study: Successful University of Edinburgh applicant / Case study: Successful SME applicant
11.45 - Questions
12.00 - Close & networking lunch
22/05/2012 - 23/05/2012 Radisson Blu Hotel, Argyle Street, Glasgow Water scarcity is among the main problems to be faced by the world in the 21st century. The implications are immense and along with other climate change impacts could, lead to starvation, mass human migration and conflicts over resources.
This two-day international conference aims to highlight the concerns and discuss what can be done to address water scarcity in a global, European and UK context.
Key Objectives
• to deliver the vision for water security in a threatened world
• to create ways for the UK, as a key global player to engage with the challenges and provide routes for the future on an international stage
• to present the current situation and update information on water scarcity, water abundance, water policy, water technology innovation, and the anticipated trends over the next decade and beyond
• to address the opportunities for extending the technology, innovation and knowledge excellence in the UK for advancing the water sector
• to focus on the actions needed over the next 12 months to implement the opportunities through innovation, research, knowledge exchange, policy, regulation, funding and support
29/05/2012 - 31/05/2012 Reaching Jönköping - http://www.elmia.se/en/worldbioenergy/For-Exhibitors/Travel-and-accommodation/
* Stockholm (Arlanda or Bromma) and take a connection flight (1 hour) to Jönköping airport
* Gothenburg and take the train (1,5 hours) to Jönköping
* Copenhagen and take the train (2,5 hours) to Jönköping
The Enterprise Europe Network Sweden has pre-booked hotel rooms in Jönköping which are available to companies coming from Scotland.
Scottish Enterprise, through the Enterprise Europe Network and the Sustainable Development teams, are hosting a visit to World BioEnergy in Jönköping, Sweden from 29-31 May 2012. Organised every 2 years, this major global bioenergy get-together is based on the unique "Taking you from Know-How to Show-How" concept, combining tradeshow, conference sessions, field excursions and Enterprise Europe Matchmaking into one comprehensive event.
Recently, bioenergy surpassed oil and became the largest source of domestic final energy utilised in Sweden, providing close to a third of final energy used. There are numerous modern bioenergy installations within reach of the venue in Jönköping.
Short facts from World Bioenergy 2010
- 4,000+ bioenergy professionals
- 50+ countries represented, from all continents
- 200+ exhibiting companies
- 100+ study tours
- 100+ speakers
- 800+ prescheduled business meetings
- 100+ journalists
More information about the Fair: http://www.elmia.se/en/worldbioenergy/
NB: World Pellets 2012 is once again an integrated part of World Bioenergy, featuring the whole production chain from raw material to market development.
Field tours
The overall purpose of World Bioenergy is to promote the implementation of bioenergy technologies. Compared to conventional bioenergy conferences, World Bioenergy places much greater significance on the field tours integrating them fully into the main programme.
The Conference tours can include:
- pre-conference transfer tours - http://www.elmia.se/en/worldbioenergy/Conference--Excursions/Daily-field-excursions/Pre--Conference-transfer-tour/
- post-conference transfer tours - http://www.elmia.se/en/worldbioenergy/Conference--Excursions/Daily-field-excursions/Post--Conference-transfer-tour-1-June/
- daily study tours are listed on http://www.elmia.se/en/worldbioenergy/Conference--Excursions/Daily-field-excursions/
Conference Programme
Conference themes include: World Pellets 2012, Market Outlook, Energy Systems, Transportation, World Biorefinery, Sustainable Bionenergy Day. The full programme is outlined together with speakers on http://www.elmia.se/en/worldbioenergy/Conference--Excursions/Conference-Program/
Enterprise Europe Network Partner Brokerage Event
Maximise your visit to the trade fair or conference by promoting your profile in the Matchmaking catalogue in advance of the show and pre-booking meetings with relevant visitors and exhibitors on 29 and 30 May. The Matchmaking catalogue is building on http://www.b2match.eu/worldbioenergy2012/participants and registration for the partnering event is open until 4 May.
Who will attend?
The World Bioenergy conference and exhibition is the professional focal point for the industry. Those who attend are key decision-makers and executives with purchasing power from industry, along with civil servants, academics, politicians, researchers, NGO’s, equipment manufacturers, service suppliers, energy providers, energy buyers, carbon traders, consultants, journalists etc.
30/05/2012 Sir Charles Wilson Building, Seminar Room 101, University of Glasgow This Health Information Day is intended to provide attendees with information on the Health 2013 Work Programme. Please register ASAP - places are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Our keynote speaker is Victoria Brewer, UK National Contact Point for FP7 Health Theme, Medical Research Council.
Agenda
11:30 – 11.45: Tea & Coffee (Sir Charles Wilson Foyer)
11:45 - 12:00: Welcome & Introduction
12:00 - 13.30: Victoria Brewer: Overview of 2013 Health Work Programme
13.30 – 14.00: Q & A
31/05/2012 - 01/06/2012 Biocity Scotland Ltd
Bo'ness Road
Newhouse
Motherwell
Lanarkshire
What is meant by the term Open Innovation and how can the principles be used in practice by SME’s?
This event is intended for SME's, Knowledge Transfer Professionals and other individuals interested in understanding, adopting and using OI principles.
Presented by speakers from industry, OI intermediaries, academia, creative and IP sectors, and drawing on examples from within Scotland, across the UK and Europe.
- Better understand what is meant by Open Innovation
- Apply Open Innovation to your business models
- Understand how large companies apply the principles to product development
- Learn from contemporaries how Open Innovation has been useful
- Understand how to use Intellectual Property in Open Innovation and access publically funded research
- Understand the role of Open Innovation intermediaries
FREE two-day workshop – 31 May and 01 June Attendance on both dates and at all sessions is optional
Venue: BioCity Scotland
31/05/2012 Jury’s Inn Edinburgh | EH1 1DH The aim of this workshop is to provide information to UK organisations on the Eco-Innovation Programme for the next application deadline in September 2012.
What is the Eco Innovation Programme?
The Eco Innovation Programme bridges the gap between research and the market. It helps good ideas for innovative products, services and processes that protect the environment become fully-fledged commercial prospects, ready for use by business and industry. In doing so the initiative not only helps the EU meet its environmental objectives but also boosts economic growth.
Who should attend?
The event will be of interest to businesses, academics and other interested parties seeking EU funding in the areas of:
- Materials recycling and recycling processes
- Sustainable building products
- Food and drink sector
- Water efficiency, treatment and distribution
- Greening business
Why attend?
Attendees will gain:
- Knowledge of what types of projects will be funded.
- Advance notice of the types of projects that will be supported.
- Valuable insights on Eco Innovation projects through current case studies
- Access to support available from the UK National Contact Point for Eco-innovation and the Enterprise Europe Network.
- Access to networking with decision makers, key intermediaries and potential project partners.
Register for this FREE event now!
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