1. Thematic Group for CIP-EIP Eco-innovation - Call for Proposal 2011 - 13July, 2011 Author: Dr. Jürgen Henke – Team Leader 7/21/2011

2. Main Objectives Objectives: Contribute to the development of Serbian SME sector and improve SMEs’ competitiveness through innovation Purpose: Improving long-term partnership between Serbian institutions and SMEs and members of the international community 7/21/2011 Improved SME Competitiveness and Innovation Project 2

4. Target: International and EU research programmes

5. Result: SMEs participate in EU networks of research and innovation Establish research and innovation partnership between SMEs and research organisations 7/21/2011 Improved SME Competitiveness and Innovation Project 3

7. Eco-innovation (e.g. CIP programme)

8. Materials and New Production Technology

10. Research institutions contributing to innovation7/21/2011 Improved SME Competitiveness and Innovation Project 4

12. Sustainable building products

13. Food and drink sector

14. Water

15. Green businessSee details under - http://ec.europa.eu/environment/eco-innovation/getting-funds/application-packs/index_en.htm 7/21/2011 Improved SME Competitiveness and Innovation Project 5

17. Companies who have an advanced project proposalReason: The closing date is 09 September 2011 7/21/2011 Improved SME Competitiveness and Innovation Project 6

18. Pilot Project The focus of todays meeting does not exclude other proposals for different upcomming research calls, e.g. under FP7. ICIP is currently searching for additional programmes and inviting research organisations and enterprises for collaboration. The following supporting steps are offered by ICIP: 7/21/2011 Improved SME Competitiveness and Innovation Project 7

20. Research competence in Serbia

22. Involve strong research partner leading smart innovation aiming for ->

24. Food and drink sector; water;

27. Search for forecasts/work program.

28. Expected Calls for proposal

29. Alternative sources of funding aiming for ->

32. Peer learning in project proposal development

34. Approach international partners

35. Networking with EU partners

36. Brokerage days in Serbia organising activities ->

38. Formulate self-interest within Consortium

40. Coaching in project preparation

41. Quality check of application coaching support ->

43. www.icip-serbia.org 7/21/2011 Improved SME Competitiveness and Innovation Project 13 We would be thankful for your suggestions and comments.