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“Training the trainers: SME National Contact Points in FP6”

SME NCP Main activities of the Network Sebastiano FUMERO Research & SMEs DG Research - European Commission. “Training the trainers: SME National Contact Points in FP6”. Basic principles :

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“Training the trainers: SME National Contact Points in FP6”

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  1. SME NCPMain activities of the Network Sebastiano FUMEROResearch & SMEsDG Research - European Commission “Training the trainers: SME National Contact Points in FP6”

  2. Basic principles : The national government has the responsibility to establish, to finance, to nominate, to supervise and to monitor the NCP The Commission provides the necessary information and training andacts as a moderator for the transnational networking In particular cases, the Commission may finance ad hoc network initiatives NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS NCP systemfor FP VI

  3. INFORMING, AWARENESS RAISING Circulate generic & specific documentation on the EC RTD programmes, including rules for participation, possibilities & conditions for proposals Organise promotional activities (e.g. info-days, seminars, conferences, fairs, newsletters, web sites, etc) [in liaison with the EC] Raise awareness for the Community objectives on increasing the participation of women in the Framework Programme SME NCPRecommended Tasks (1)

  4. ADVISING, ASSISTING and TRAINING Explain SMEs the scope & modalities of the whole spectrum of instruments to be used in FP6 Advise in administrative procedures & contractual issues Assist in partners search activities Provide technical assistance to proposal preparation Advise SMEs in the creation of SME grouping, e.g. European Economic Interest Groups (EEIG) Organise training sessions on RTD programmes for SME intermediaries and training seminars for SMEs in specific topics Advice IP and NoE consortia on the optimal involvement of SMEs Advice SMEs on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) issues Recommended Tasks (2)

  5. SIGNPOSTING Give feedback to the EC on any problems & difficulties in implementing & participating in the FP Signpost to other Community network services (e.g. EICs & IRCs ) those potential participants who require assistance for EC general matters or matters relating to innovation & technology transfer Inform the EC about planned NCP activities & events requiring participation of the EC staff Recommended Tasks (3)

  6. Networking, create partnerships Advice on new EC documents & procedures Help Research & SMEs Unit identify needs & trends of the European SMEs Disseminate best practices Propose innovative actions Discuss ongoing problems regarding SME specific measures and/or implementation of IP & NoE SME NCP other network activities :

  7. Monitoring performance & quality assurance of SME NCP Transnational exchange of experiences Advice newcomers on EC procedures Help newcomers establish links with other NCPs SME NCP other network activities :

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