Webinar: Introduction to the 2nd INNOWWIDE call for Viability Assessment Projects

Event Details:

Date & Time: 11 February 2020, 2,30-3,30pm CET
Location: GoToWebinar
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1217400569443935500

Event Description:

On February 11, EBN organises a webinar to present the 2^nd INNOWWIDE call for Viability Assessment Projects, a funding opportunity providing European SMEs with a head start in target markets outside Europe.

The INNOWWIDE programme helps innovative SME gain access to new international markets by funding viability assessment projects to be deployed in cooperation with local stakeholders around the world.

The INNOWWIDE 2^nd Call for applications for the VAPs – Viability Assessment Projects – just opened on January 15^th and will close on March 31st. The budget available for the 2^nd Call is €4.2M (to be divided approximately one third per target country group).

Each approved VAP will receive a fixed grant amount of €60,000, representing a maximum of 70% of total eligible costs (staff, consumables, equipment, subcontracting, others) which must be a minimum of €86,000.

The webinar will provide practical information for SMEs in Europe and potential R&I partners in third countries about the INNOWWIDE open call: participants will learn about the scope of INNOWWIDE and how to apply for it.

Moreover, the webinar aims to connect with Business Support Organisations and programmes interested in further disseminating this opportunity with their networks, and able to introduce EU SMEs to potential partners in target countries.

Target Audience:

European SMEs, EBN members, EUBICs, Business Support Organisations, Networks, EU funded initiatives outside the EU

Moderators and Speakers:

Chiara Davalli, EBN
Peter Lalvani, EUREKA Network

Tentative Agenda (CET):

14.30-14.40 > Introduction about INNOWWIDE and the webinar > Chiara Davalli, EBN
14:40-15:00 > INNOWWIDE call for VAPs > Peter Lalvani, EUREKA Network
15:00-15:10 > Connecting ecosystems: supporting EU SMEs finding the right partners > Chiara Davalli, EBN
15.10-15.30 > Q&A + closing remarks