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Hanse Parliament: Promoting SMEs in the Baltic Sea Region

Learn about the Hanse Parliament's efforts to promote small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Baltic Sea Region through support measures, education and qualification programs, and collaborative projects.

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Hanse Parliament: Promoting SMEs in the Baltic Sea Region

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  1. Hanse Parlament First annual forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region - Inclusion of private sector Experiences from Flagship Project “BSR QUICK” and the Baltic Sea Academy Dr. Max A. Hogeforster Tallinn, 15. October 2010

  2. Baltic Sea Region 2020 • Key to a success: • Awareness and involvement of private sector is essential for a successful implementation of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region in every priority

  3. Significance of SMEs 1. SMEs are the economic and social backbone 2.SMEs are the big players:+ 99% of all companies in BSR+ up to 70% of all jobs+ 80% of all training posit 3. Family owned, responsible management 4. Strengthening of SMEs best way tostrengthen region (urban/rural-balance) 5. SMEs are hardly in the headlines, butthe most important economic and culturalfactor

  4. Hanseatic Parliament • The Hanseatic Parliament has been working actively in the interests of small and medium enterprises since 1994 and was officially established as an association in St.Petersburg in 2004. The registered office is located in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. • Network of more than 46 chambers of commerce, industry and crafts as well as similar associations around the Baltic Sea, representing more than 460.000 SMEs • Objectives of the Hanseatic Parliament are: • to develop a strong, innovative economic region of world standing • to promote small and medium-sized businesses • to initiate outstanding qualifications • to deepen networking and co-operation • to strengthen sub-regions and their diversity • to establish a Hanseatic identity beyond national borders

  5. Partners

  6. Support measures for SMEs • Concrete Measures for SME’s • Seminars on “International Business” • Seminars for start ups • Business Forums, Country Reports…

  7. Support measures for SMEs » language courses (English – Polish / German / Russian for SMEs) » Design Workshop (Baltic Amber) » Matchmaking Events » virtual company register (www.baltic-cooperation.eu).

  8. Education & Qualification Qualification = development of curriculas for 6 dual bachelor studies • Lack of qualified leading personnel at SME level. Young graduates oft either lack pracitical skills or academic knowledge • Creation of a common structure for education and vocational training with international degrees for SME managers in the Batlic Sea Region • Dual Bachelor Study Courses started in Hamburg, Buxtehude, Pori, Vilnius and Gdansk

  9. Projects to promote SMEs in the Baltic Sea Region • INTERREG Baltic Sea Region : B-SME, Baltic Supply, BSR QUICK • INTERREG North Sea Region: ERIP • LLP : Leonardo Projects: • Baltic Education www.baltic-education.eu • Business International www.go-smes.eu • Dual Training www.dual-training.eu

  10. Questionnaire Results – Future needs of SMEs • All BSR countries are facing lack of qualified personnel and managers ;Growing competition for young talents • Increasing level of qualifications is required; High need for innovative solutions asks for qualified people = Qualification is most important task for SMEs • Demographic development additional pressure within and outside of the region to attract foreign workforce • Risk for SMEs that best talents stay at university or go to major companies

  11. INTERREG IVB: BSR QUICK Partnership: - 26 SME Promoters (Chambers, public SME Associations)- 9 Universities- 5 Public Administrations- 9 associated Partners (Chambers, Universities from Russia) Associated Organisations: 41 municipal level, national + EU level (BDF, CBSS, EU Parliament) Geographical Scope : All 11 BSR countries Target Group: SMEs in the BSR Duration : 17.12.2009 – 31.12.2012

  12. BSR QUICK in a nutshell • Foundation of a network of universities and colleges “Baltic Sea Academy”, focusing on R&D for SMEs • Cooperation with Chambers & SME representatives and administrations; both networks, “Hanse Parlament” and “Baltic Sea Academy” have an extensive geographical scope and will reach out to rural areas • Definition of three major clusters (Energy & Climate, Construction Technologies, Personnel Development) • Development of new study courses, vocational trainings (ECTS / EQF) • Creation of around 100 concrete R&D solutions for SMEs and one major R&D task • Establishment of around 500 business and financial plans for SMEs

  13. BSR QUICK: Chambers & Universities

  14. Baltic Sea Academy • Foundation of a Baltic Sea Academy is a main pillar for implementating the BSR QUICK • Has been established in Hamburg on 22nd of February 2010

  15. BSR QUICK: Schematic Diagram 1 Baltic Sea AcademyPromotion of Innovation for the BSR SME Innovation network of9 Universities Support by public administrations as partners and 41 associated organisations from local – EU Level National administrations Regionaladministrations H a n s e a t i c P a r l i a m e n t Network of SMEpromoters,25 Chambers supported by administrations Chamber as SME promoter for Region A Chamber as SME promoter for Region B Chamber as SME promoter for Region C Transnational Cooperation Transnational Cooperation • RTD solutions • Transfer • Qualification • Coaching • Cooperation • Innovation strategies • Information • RTD solutions • Transfer • Qualification • Coaching • Cooperation • Innovation strategies • Information • RTD solutions • Transfer • Qualification • Coaching • Cooperation • Innovation strategies • Information Local administrations Promotion of innovation for 400.000 SMEs in 11 BSR countries SME SME SME SME SME SME SME SME SME

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  17. Example for Innovation Transfer, Cluster Energy Shared Internet Database and Electronic Toolsavailable to all project partners and 400.000 member SMEs in the BSR • New information on technology: Energy saving for private homes P 24,Trondheim • Tool for Energy Consulting in Buildings 3 1 Partner 32, Pori Cluster A 9 15 SMEs 4. 13 13 6 LithuanianMinistry 11 P 19, Vilnius 13 P 8, Gdansk 10 SMEs P 3, Hamburg 8 24 SMEs from several regions Chambers / SME Associations 12 7 P 16, Warsaw 7 Administration 18 SMEs University

  18. How to get private sector involved…. • Lack ofpersonnelcapacities Lessmeetings, allow time forcompaniestoaddresstheirissues • SMEs think in short time periods (2 – 3 months) andthus do not likeprojectworkthatdoestakeyears;  Establishfeasibleshort time results establishtangibleresults • SMEs arerelunctanttoparticipate in biggerprojects, becauseofpossiblecompetitors, Intellectual Property Rights etc.  ensuretrustworthyenviroment, form transtnationalclusters

  19. Attract private sector • Identifytheneeds, whatdoesthecompaniesreallyneed ? • Clarifiybestapproachtoinvolvement (singlecompanies, clusters, transnational networks) • Highlight benefitsofparticipationtothe relevant groupofthe private sector

  20. More Information • www.hanse-parlament.eu • & www.bsr-quick.eu

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