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Project « Internationalization and Networking of SMEs and business support structures in the cross border area – InterNet ». MIS-ETC 1192. GENERAL INFORMATION :.
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Project«Internationalization and Networking of SMEs and business support structures in the cross border area – InterNet» MIS-ETC 1192
GENERAL INFORMATION: Project is financed by the European Union through the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) in the framework of the Joint Operational Programme Romania-Ukraine-Republic of Moldova 2007-2013 PROJECT BUDGET: 452 067, 00 Euro IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD: 24 months
PROJECT PARTNERS: Regional Fund for Support of Entrepreneurship in Odessa Region, Ukraine OdessaRegional Agency of Reconstruction and Development, Ukraine Galati Foundation for Promoting Small and MidSize Private Enterprises - F.P.S.M.P.Es , Galati, Romania Business Centre Kahul, Republic of Moldova
PROJECT GEOGRAPHY: UKRAINE – Odessa Region Republic of Moldova – Kahul Region Romania – Galati County
MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT: Increase the competitiveness of SMEs by integrating them into cross border business network and internationalization of their activities
MAIN AXES OF THE PROJECT: • Internationalization of small and mid-size entrepreneurship; • Facilitation of business network; • Professionalization of human recourses; • IT instruments in business.
TARGET GROUPS: • Small and mid-size enterprises • Business support structures • Regional/local authorities
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT: • To facilitate networking between SMEs and business supports institutions in the border regions of the project territory • Professionalization of regional business support structures in the Odessa Region driven by the results of the in-depth analysis of SMEs needs
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT: • To give SMEs the opportunity to enter the neighboring markets strategically and to optimize the likelihood of the establishment of a successful long term presence in the neighboring country • To facilitate access to business-consulting services using IT tools
EXPECTED RESULTS: • Establishment and formalization of Business Support Network– BSN • Specialists of regional business support structures in bordering regions are trained in the priority themes defined by the in depth research of SMEs needs
EXPECTED RESULTS : • Increasing of practical knowledge of pre-selected SMEs in the sectors of export and investment promotion • Identification and facilitation of commercial links and promotion of long-term business partnerships between companies and other enterprises in bordering regions
MAIN PROJECT ACTIVITIES: • Arrangement of workshops, trainings and presentations; • Conducting of researches; • Development and creation of B2B Portal, on-line knowledge base andHelp Desk for SMEs; • Organization of Cross Border Business Forum; • Drafting and publication of presentation and methodological materials; • Promotion of cross-border cooperation; • Support provision to previously selected SMEs
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! REGIONAL FUND FOR SUPPORT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ODESSA REGION 25, Gagarin lane,office 448 Odessa 65039 Ukraine Tel.: (+38) 048 785 80 18 Fax: (+38) 048 785 80 19 E-mail: info@rfse.od.ua www.rfse.od.ua