ERDF SME Diversification & Innovation Grant Scheme

This is the third ERDF scheme for SMEs launched this year by the Parliamentary Secretariat for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds. This Scheme is managed through an open rolling call with the first cut-off date set for 31st January 2017. Grants shall be awarded to eligible applications scoring at least 50% of the selection Read more about ERDF SME Diversification & Innovation Grant Scheme[…]

VET4Start-UP ERASMUS+ project event

Part of the Global Entrepreneurship Week Malta, Ascend Consulting is coorganising with TR Associates Ltd. the Malta multiplier event of  the VET4Start-UP Erasmus+ project (www.vet4startup.eu), event that will take place in SmartCity Malta on 7th of November 2016. The EU funded VET4Start-UP project seeks to address the challenges of unemployment and the of return to Read more about VET4Start-UP ERASMUS+ project event[…]

6th short-course on EU funding

Numerous new and improved EU funding support schemes have been or are soon to be launched, both directly from Brussels and at a national level. SMEs, innovation, competitiveness, sustainability and training are amongst the top priorities. Are you finding your way amongst all these opportunities and making the best of them? A short course providing Read more about 6th short-course on EU funding[…]

SME Innovation Days 2016, Oradea (RO)

Anamaria Magri Pantea has been invited once again to speak and organise a workshop at the SMEs Innovation Days Oradea, Romania taking place on 14 October 2016. Organized by Oradea Community Foundation, with support from Hasselt University, Belgium and CEU Business School Budapest, Hungary, this year’s event is focused on how to create and develop Read more about SME Innovation Days 2016, Oradea (RO)[…]

Malta SME Week 2016

The Malta SME Week 2016 has been officially launched on Monday 19th September by Hon. Minister Cardona. It is being organized for the eight consecutive year by the Ministry for the Economy, Investment and Small Business (MEIB). It will take place between the 30 September and 28 October 2016 and will feature a wide range Read more about Malta SME Week 2016[…]

ERDF SME Growth Grant Scheme

This is one of the first two schemes announced in early July by the Parliamentary Secretariat for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds, with the first call for project proposals to be published in the coming days. Key characteristics: OVERALL SCHEME BUDGET – € 8 MILLION MAXIMUM GRANT CAPPED AT €500,000, PART-FINANCING 35% OR 25% Read more about ERDF SME Growth Grant Scheme[…]

ERDF Start-up Investment Grant Scheme

This is one of the first two schemes announced in early July by the Parliamentary Secretariat for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds, with the first call for project proposals to be published in the coming days. Key characteristics: TOTAL SCHEME BUDGET – € 7 MILLION MAXIMUM GRANT OF €300,000, PART-FINANCING 50 % OF ELIGIBLE Read more about ERDF Start-up Investment Grant Scheme[…]

EU Grant Schemes for Business: ERDF 2014-2020

The first ERDF 2014-2020 Grant Schemes in support of business enhancement have been announced and are soon to be open for applications through a number of competitive calls. The Ministry for European Affairs and Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto, through the Parliamentary Secretariat for the EU Presidency 2017 and EU Funds, has just launched the Read more about EU Grant Schemes for Business: ERDF 2014-2020[…]

ZEST Malta 2016

For the second year, Malta Communications Authority with the support of TAKEOFF incubator of the University of Malta and a number of other stakeholders, have organised an excellent event bringing together all relevant players in the Maltese tech entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem. A great line-up of international speakers – from digital entrepreneurs, innovative companies and Read more about ZEST Malta 2016[…]

Startup Weekend Malta 2016

After having been involved in the organisation of the first Startup Weekend event in Malta in 2013, this year Anamaria Magri Pantea has been invited to join in as a member of the panel of judges. After some 50 hours of work, the participants pitched a number of very interesting business ideas. Looking forward to Read more about Startup Weekend Malta 2016[…]