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CIVIC - Edinburgh - Scotland

5/19/2018

CIVIC was established in 2001, in Edinburgh, Scotland and is one of the largest suppliers of digital work to the Scottish Government. CIVIC is known for innovation in product development: we were first to develop a Java CMS over 10 years ago (Content Control), we were first to market a solution for compliance with EU legislation on Cookies (Cookie Control), and we recently launched on a new social media tool (Ffora) targeting mainly youngsters seeking personalized content.

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CIVIC started an R&D unit at the end of 2016 and is already coordinating today 7 EU projects and participates in several others as a technical partner offering innovative ICT solutions and services.
"We’re an award winning digital solutions provider with almost two decades of industry leading experience. We help businesses succeed through effective, usable technology by combining our expertise in user experience design, development and hosting to provide digital solutions that work. Our reputation is built on customer service, innovation, value for money and market-leading expertise. We continue to work on high profile, creative, technically complex projects, and help our clients improve the services delivered to their users."

Meet CIVIC in the ASAP - project

The launch of new Erasmus+ project (Report ASAP), to help small and medium size business report on their sustainability by providing the necessary training and tools for SMEs to adopt sustainable accounting and reporting practices in a cost-effective way.
January 12, 2018

EU-Events - Brussels, Belgium

4/27/2018

Meet EU Events - covering a large number of interesting, important and inspiring events in Brussels and online.
"As of end 2014, EU Events is the most comprehensive portal on EU-related events featuring every year more than 3.000 events organised in Brussels by the the European Institutions, EU Permanent Representations, regional and national representations, EU agencies, universities, think-tanks, political parties, consultancies, lobbies and NGOs. Among them a specific section on webinars is meant to allow everyone also outside Brussels to follow the key debates of European agenda."

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Lately, thanks to an impressive network built over the years and the support from their partners, EU Events is increasingly supporting event organizers in the design and implementation of their events, including communication planning, logistics and event reporting.
Consisting of an ever growing team of volunteers from all over Europe, EU Events is a not-for-profit organization committed to animating the European debate and shortening distances between the Institutions and citizens, between Brussels and the rest of Europe through the events, as a key opportunity to get closer to key decision-makers and experts.
This spirit is well expressed in their motto "follow, attend, connect".

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The Institute of Entrepreneurship Development - Greece

4/11/2018

The Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (iED) is a Greek NGO committed to the promotion of innovation and the enhancing of the spirit of entrepreneurship.
"By recognizing entrepreneurship as a crucial factor for the development and cohesion of societies, we develop research and are in a position to provide innovative solutions that facilitate the growth of healthy entrepreneurship and promote employment. In order to achieve our goal, we adopt an anthropocentric approach and cooperate with social, academic and business partners from Greece and abroad, aiming at producing and transferring know how, promoting entrepreneurial culture and enhancing the effectiveness and viability of enterprises."

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iED Areas of Excellence

Education - We strongly believe that education is a powerful mean for promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable economy. In this direction we design and develop educational courses and materials addressed to various target groups.
Research - iED’s professionals coming from a wide range of disciplines, equipped with skills and experience, combine their competences and expertise to conduct any type of business research. In this frame iED constitutes one of the biggest Business Research Organizations in Europe.
Project Management - Having implemented more than 100 European and National projects, we have acquired unique insight in practical aspects of project management.
Business Support - “When you support a business, you support a dream”. This is one of our favourite quotes, which all these years we are trying to achieve it through reliable business guidance in startups and SMEs in all stages of operation.

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iED Portfolio - PDF

Ovar Forma - Ensino e Formação LDA - Espinho, Portugal

2/9/2018

Ovar Forma - Ensino e Formação LDA (Portugal) aims to develop learning, investigation and formation, especially through the creation and management of establishments of learning. Its mission is to contribute to the personal development of the citizens through an adequate preparation to active professional live and the development of professional competences; promote the approach between schools and enterprises; analyze the local and regional necessities in terms of learning and promote learning opportunities which are adequate and cooperate with the national and foreign institutions in the development of VET

Besides being a member of the SME Academy Network - Ovar Forma will be our host for the SME Academy Network meeting in 21-22 June, 2018. In Espinho, Portugal. See SME Academy Events. Ovar Forma is also one of the partners in the ROTENA project - and as a part of the program of the event we will be invited to a Multiplier event there Students will compete with their Robots. Designed, 3D-printed, built, programed and ready to race.
If you would like to be invited to the SME Academy Network conference - or are interested in the student robot compettition just send us an e-mail.

MAKRO Consulting - Ankara, Turkey

1/23/2018

MAKRO is a management development and consulting company, founded in 1984 and located in Ankara. Since its time of establishment, the company has been providing research, strategy and planning services to local & regional bodies and taking part in project work for personal and professional development of individuals in various communities including disadvantaged/vulnerable groups.

The activities in Turkey highly relies on collaborations with local & regional bodies (chambers of commerce and industry, regional development agencies, etc.) and comprise regional development services, such as; sectoral and innovation capacity assessments, reporting and strategic planning.

In international scope, MAKRO has been involved in a number of European projects. The projects have developed innovative training programmes for youth and adult individuals, mainly targeting social integration / inclusion, entrepreneurial development (incl. innovative, social and migrant entrepreneurship), vocational development and provided via the use of contemporary distance learning methods.

SME Albania, Tirana - Albania

12/10/2017

SME ALBANIA provides a platform for education and training and providing knowledge to empower entrepreneurs to achieve success in their business activities.
The Institute focuses on boosting entrepreneurs with the confidence to succeed in business and to survive in the competitive markets. It formulates support mechanisms and devises entrepreneurship development programs to assist the present and prospective entrepreneurs in their business growth.

"The Small and Medium Entrepreneurs need to constantly upgrade their knowledge about their business activities, the competition, opportunities available in Albania and abroad, managing their budget and formulate strategies to increase sales and profitability." - SME Albania

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Magenta Consultoria, Spain

3/29/2017

Magenta is a consultancy company, located in Spain, specialized in social areas and in European projects development formed by a young and multidisciplinary team that adapts to customer needs.
They develop training on Coaching, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, paying especial attention to women, by participating in local, regional and national programmes together with other stakeholders.

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As mentioned before, Magenta Consultancy is specialized in several fields related to social, education and health areas. The main areas in which Magenta develops its work for more than 11 years are the following:

- Drug Prevention
-Gender policies
-Psychological and Physical health for elderly people: healthy programs, cognitive activities, biodance and salutogenesis.
-Youth programs. Leisure, environmental activities, healthy activities, etc.
-Labor market programs for people at social risk.
-Children activities in collaboration with different teachers, high schools, parents associations, foundations or Public authorities: healthy programs, nutritional programs, Parents Schools to improve their way of educating their children, etc.
-Female entrepreneurship

European Regional Framework for Co-operation - ERFC, Greece

3/20/2017

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Nikolas Petropoulos, President: He is a Political Scientist with more than 25 years of experience in EU project Management. He has worked for the European Commission as advisor in development projects, interregional networks and evaluation of Community Initiatives for more than 15 years. He acted as the EU advisor of the Secretary General of the Region of Western Greece for three years, having as a result the successful acquisition of numerous European projects. He is President of ERFC. He has followed closely the development of all ERFC Projects especially in the framework of Innovation, START-UP creation & SMEs Development, Clustering Activities, and Tourism sector development.

ERFC, aims at serving as a best example of bottom up Institution Building effort towards EU Integration and regional competitiveness, playing a key role, contributing in the implementation of EU Regulations and Directives through its participation in EU funded networks & projects, at inter regional level. Mainstreaming EU project recommendations into National
& Regional policies is its ultimate goal.

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SPC Patterns Consulting - Lagos, Nigeria

2/27/2017

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"We answer questions concerning your business growth and profitability by providing top-notch professional management advice & services" - Quote from SPC Patterns Consulting web-site

SPC Patterns Consulting is an emerging global phenomenon established from idea and experience to serve and help her clients to solve complex business problems. We aim to enhance our clients ability to build wealth, manage risk and improve performance. We design groundbreaking financial packages and management solutions for large or unusual exposures in conjunction with our affiliates around the globe
Each year SPC Patterns Consulting organize about 300 meetings, both as an open event, partnerships with competitors, and implant training for blue chip and emerging organisations across Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.

One of SPC Patterns Consulting Event - A seminar covering what you need to know about business objectives

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Training Malta

2/22/2017

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At TrainingMalta we are experts in many different areas, such as eLearning, Entrepreneurship, Digital Storytelling, Leadership Skills and ISO. We have been successfully conducting various professional development courses in different sectors since 2001. Our courses are delivered by professional trainers who are experts in their field and offer a rich learning experience. We offer various types of training programmes which are also available under the ErasmusPlus Programme, and other funding schemes, in Europe.

We are also experts in Business and Entrepreneurship, where our tutors will guide participants through the steps of turning their idea into a successful business venture.The biggest mistake a budding entrepreneur can make is to try and launch their business as soon as they have come up with an idea. Entrepreneurial skills require various stages from the idea through to the actual launch. Our experts will guide the way to help make the transition a successful one.
Training Malta has been holding professional development courses since 2001. Our aim was from the start to give practical, hands on, interesting training for individuals and organisations who want to improve their status quo. With thousands of alumni spread all over Europe, we feel we are getting there! Read more to find out what is is that we do exactly and click on the links to the right to see all the different courses we are offering.

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