Urgent: Call for partners to collaborate in a EU Eco-innovation call for proposals "Network of Eco-innovation Financiers" Dear colleagues, We would like to share with you this interesting opportunity to develop a project proposal for the "Network of Eco-innovation Financiers" in the framework of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) 2007–2013. Finance available totals 2 million euros. The maximum EU-funding rate is 95% of the eligible costs of the action. The deadline for applications is Monday, 23 September 2013 at 17:00 Brussels Local Time (CET). Boosting access of eco-innovative companies to finance motivates this call. Specifically, the call seeks to expand available private and public sources of funding over the long term, in a sustainable manner. In particular, it pursues the objective that eco-innovative companies take full advantage of European demand-led innovation financing opportunities. Finally, it targets improving deal flow and increasing its quality, for the benefit of entrepreneurs and investors. Proposals should include as many of the following activities as possible: - establishing an EU-wide network and community of public and private financiers and investors that support eco-innovation; - organizing networking conferences; - setting up a web matchmaking platform; informing eco-innovative companies of financing opportunities; - coaching eco-innovative companies to make them investor ready. More information and the application guide can be found at the link: ec.europa.eu/environment/funding/ecoinnovation_13.htm In this call for proposal we plan to develop a platform for coaching entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to develop their projects into real business that will deliver sustainable solutions and help them to get financial support for their business by means of funding mechanisms of the European Union, country-specific funding mechanisms, private funding and also through crowdfunding. Please, let us know if you would be interested in being involved individually or with your institution or organization in this call for proposal. Best regards, Ticiano Costa Jordão
Posted on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:32:05 +0000