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Are there European opportunities for your business? Let us help you find out!

Your local Enterprise Europe Team have organised dedicated dates for one to one meetings to explore how our services could be of use to you. On the first Wednesday of every month starting from the afternoon of 6^th June there will be a member of the team available to discuss your enquiries about doing business in Europe at the premises of Business Gateway, 81A Castle Street, Inverness.

The type of enquiries we can assist with include researching if there a market for your product in a particular country or region and looking at what legislation applies.

We can offer help to find commercial partners such as agents, distributors and suppliers and If you need know-how or equipment to take an idea, product or process to the next stage, improve efficiency or reduce environmental impact, we can help you seek a solution in Europe, or someone willing to help you develop one.

If you would like to arrange an appointment at one of these sessions please contact Ilona Warburton on 01463 715400, alternatively you can register your details in the event section of our website www.enterprise-europe-scotland.com  and will contact you to offer a slot.

Meet Enterprise Europe Dates

Wed 6^th June (afternoon only)

Wed 4^th July

Wed 1^st Aug

Wed 5^th Sept

Wed 3^rd Oct

Wed 7^th Nov

Wed 5^th Dec

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We are pleased to inform you that in view of the last FP7 calls publication,

The event will cover the following topics:

• Nanosciences and nanotechnologies
• Materials and integration
• Factory of future and production
• Efficient energy buildings
• Green cars

The objectives are to allow the participants to find the partners for their project. There will be  round table networking, B2B meetings and Participant support stands will be organized for this purpose
 
Participation is free of charge. Due to a limited number of places, priority will be given to organizations with project proposals.

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Scottish Technology Showcase & Matchmaking Zone 2012

12 June 2012, SECC Glasgow

The Scottish Technology Showcase is Scotland’s largest cross-sectoral technology event. It presents the best of Scottish industrial capability in technology. The Scottish Technology Showcase 2012 will provide a great opportunity to showcase innovative technologies and demonstrate how they can impact business productivity and competitiveness.

The Scottish Technology Showcase 2012 offers an ideal opportunity for you to find solutions to your business challenges. This free event provides a platform for technology to enable your business to become more productive and more competitive, whatever your industry.

Scottish Technology Showcase 2012 will host a number of cross-industry exhibitors presenting the latest innovative solutions to over 1000 key decision makers representing a range of industries, public/private markets and universities.

Enterprise Europe Network Scotland will host the Matchmaking Zone. Last year, 365 meetings took place on the day with very positive feedback.

The matchmaking zone offers an effective platform to promote your expertise or your particular needs. This is a perfect way to find partners. It allows companies to meet and screen potential partners in short 20 minutes sessions. It's speed dating for businesses. Both delegates and exhibitors can participate.

To register for this event please go to: www.scottishtechnologyshowcase.com/

If you are interested in taking part in Matchmaking you have to complete a separate registration at: https://ees.b2b-match.com/sts2012/

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This FREE half-day event provides an essential overview of forthcoming ICT Calls and advanced notice of the Call contents. This event will be of interest to business, academics and parties working within areas such as pervasive and trusted networks and service infrastructure, cognitive systems and robotics, digital content and languages as well as many more fields.

Participants will be able to take advantage of the opportunity to meet with national support teams and discover more about working with ICT KTN, together with the space to network with potential partners and hear first-hand experiences from FP7 participants.

Speakers include Eddie Townsend of ICT KTN, Peter Walters of ICT NCP and Ken Gordon of Scottish Enterprise and Enterprise Europe Network.

Agenda

10:30        Registration and Coffee
11:00        Welcome and introduction

11:10        What is FP7? - Eddie Townsend of the ICT KTN will provide a brief introduction and overall objectives regardless of thematic area

11:30        ICT Funding Programmes - Peter Walters, the ICT National Contact Point will provide an overview of upcoming funding areas

12:00        Case Studies - How organisations can benefit from participation in FP7

12:15        Lunch and Networking

13:00        Support for Scottish Ornaisations and finding partners in Europe - Ken Gordon from Scottish Enterprise & The Enterprise Europe Network will talk about how to find partners for your projects.

13:15        The Next Steps - Eddie Townsend of the ICT KTN will tell you about how you can participate and access the help available

13:30        Q&A

13:45        Surgeries

14:45        Event closes

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EDINBURGH KNOWLEDGE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (EKEP)

School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture  (UoE) - School of the Built Environment (HWU)

The Edinburgh Knowledge Environment Partnership (EKEP) (www.ekep.org.uk) warmly invites you to an event to build connections.

When - Thursday, 21^st June 2012; 12:30PM – 19:00PM
Where - Minto House, 20 Chamber Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JZ

The event forms part of the EKEP initiative for academics to collaborate with practitioners and policy-makers. Whether you are from a small organisation or large enterprise this event is a great opportunity to stay up to date with the challenges facing the built environment.

Why attend the event?

• With 12 parallel sessions, led by researchers from both universities, you can choose the events that meet your needs
• These sessions are structured around topics in which non-academic participants have expressed specific interest
• Discuss critical real world issues and leave the event with new partners for future knowledge development/exchange
• The final session will examine and discuss priority issues through panel discussion
• The event will provide excellent opportunities to expand your professional network and network with your peers.

Please register on EVENTBRITE for this FREE event.

Please register by 11^th June for catering purposes and to inform us of any access needs and dietary requirements.

When registering on EventBrite, please select 3 out of 12  Workshop Sessions you would like to attend.

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Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is delighted to invite you to a Food and Drink Export Strategy Forum.

Organised as part of the Smart Exporter programme, this free to attend Forum is designed to highlight the importance of developing an international strategy and raise awareness of the support available to companies, giving them the best chance of achieving their international ambitions.

Benefits to companies attending this forum:

Understanding the importance of preparation and planning before embarking on international growth
Sharing experiences, concerns, challenges and opportunities with like-minded business leaders from the food and drink sector
Learning about the support available through Smart Exporter.
Smart Exporter brings together Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Development International, and the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, along with funding from the European Social Fund, to deliver this unique international trade skills programme designed to increase exporting skills and knowledge amongst Scottish businesses.

To register for this free event email laura.robertson@hient.co.uk

Venue
Cowan House,
Inverness Retail and Business Park,
Inverness IV2 7GF

Agenda
09.00
 
 Registration and coffee
 
09.30
 
 Welcome and introductions
Chris Taylor, Head of Food, Drink and Tourism, Highlands and Islands Enterprise
 
09.50
 
 Developing an international strategy
David Gass, Partner, Upper Quartile
 
10.20
 
 Case study – Lossie Seafoods
Charlie Devin, Adviser/Former Director
 
10.40
 
 Coffee
 
11.00
 
 Case study – Reids of Caithness
Gary Reid, Managing Director
 
11.20
 
 Smart Exporter services
 
11.30
 
 Question and answer session
 
12.00
 
 Networking lunch
 

To register for this free event email laura.robertson@hient.co.uk

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Are there European opportunities for your business? Let us help you find out!

European Information Clinic - 27^th June 2012

The Links, Golspie Business Park,

GOLSPIE, KW10 6UB

The Enterprise Europe Network is a local support service enabling highland businesses to network on a European level.  We operate in over 51 countries, with 600 partners and around 4000 colleagues. This enables us to access European suppliers, customers, contacts & information in Europe from a local perspective.  Support includes:

European business information

• Is there a market for your product in a particular country or region?
• Who are your competitors?
• What legislation applies?

Help to find commercial partners -   agents, distributors and suppliers

Information on public sector contracts - where to find contracts, guidance on bidding for contracts

Signposting to sources of funding – providing information on European funding & other sources of funding

Innovation and technology - If you need know-how or equipment to take an idea, product or process to the next stage, improve efficiency or reduce environmental impact, we can help you seek a solution in Europe, or someone willing to help you develop one.

How do I register?

1. Register on our website

2. Email us a little bit about your business enterprise.europe@highland-opportunity.com

3. We will contact you to offer a suitable time slot!