Work on instant payments in Europe advances

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We would like to inform you that the European Central Bank (ECB) published yesterday on its website an update on developments regarding the adoption of direct payments in Europe.

Public administrations pay significant amounts of money, both nationally and across borders, for payments relating to public procurements, pensions, social security contributions and taxes etc. Therefore, the public administrations have an important stake in the payments ecosystem, which is why the ECB is urging public sector bodies to switch to direct payments (see the factsheet on this subject at the link here).

Invitation to participate in the matchmaking event (B2B meetings) Circular Economy B2B@FORWARD GREEN» | 8-9/6/2023

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We would like to inform you that the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is organizing a Matchmaking Event (B2B) under the framework of the 1st Forward Green exhibition and congress event (FG Expo) of HELEXPO, which will take place from 8-10 June 2023, at the TIF-HELEXPO Exhibition grounds in Thessaloniki.

The B2B event will take place on the first two days of the 3-day exhibition, 8-9 June (Thursday and Friday) at 11:00-18:00 in an appropriately designed space on the mezzanine of stand 15 in the exhibition area of TIF.

This event is addressed to companies, agencies, organisations, and governmental agents that are adopting modern practices for the utilisation of raw materials, building materials, technologies, energy, recycling and packaging, which through innovative solutions and smart partnerships, will have a positive impact on reducing environmental pollution, increasing the sustainability of products and services, while creating new business opportunities.

In addition, the B2B event includes a hosted buyer programme, covering travel expenses (accommodation and flight). To qualify for this programme, the applicants must be buyers (i.e. importers, wholesalers, distributors, representatives of chain stores). More details here.

If you are interested in participating in the EEN B2B event, you should submit your business profile to the B2Match business meeting platform. Click here.

In the registration form, you need to precisely define your business profile and the type of collaboration you want to create. A detailed description of the business profile is extremely important as it increases the chance to arrange “B2B” meetings with other participants. The sooner you register, the more foreign partners will be able to see what your company is offering or requesting.

After registering, you can view other companies’ profiles and book your business meetings.

To complete your registration and be approved, the “Marketplace item” field in your profile (e.g. Product/Service/Request) must be filled in.

For any questions regarding the completion of the profile, you can contact the CCCI, as a local EΕΝ support centre and co-organiser of the B2B event, at tel. 22889752, 22889750 or email: eency@ccci.org.cy

SIAL India international food fair – High Level Mission of Commissioner Wojciechowski to India

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We would like to inform you that Commissioner Wojciechowski will be visiting India on 6-12 December 2023 accompanied by a delegation of up to 70 senior representatives of European companies/producer organizations of the agri-food sector. This trip will combine official meetings of the Commissioner with the relevant governmental counterparts, and promotion activities attended by the business delegation in conjunction with the European Commission’s presence at SIAL India international food fair with an EU pavilion.

The visit to India will concentrate on providing market intelligence in the food and beverage sector, business-to-business activities, as well as retail and site visits. Theprogram of thebusiness delegation will provide the representatives of the European agri-food sector with an excellent platform to discover the Indian market and to make direct business contacts both in New Delhi (mainly at SIAL India) as well as in Mumbai, with B2B professionals from across India.

Business delegates attending this mission should represent particularly, but not exclusively, the sectors of pork and poultry, chocolate, confectionery and bakery, dairy, wines, beer and spirits, olive oil and vegetable oils, fruits and vegetables, geographical indication products, commodities such as grains, oilseeds, and animal feed.

The Commissioner would like to include in his business delegation European and national producers’ organizations and companies from all EU Member States with strong export potential that preferably have not participated in such EU projects before.

The final selection of the business representatives will be based on the product and geographical balance of the delegation. In this context, the candidates’ representativeness of a given sector, their capacity to conduct international business and accessing challenging markets will also be taken into account.

Senior level representatives from both producer organizations and individual companies are welcome to take part. Participants are expected to attend the whole program.

Interested organizations/companies are invited to complete the online application form by 15 June 2023 via the link: EUSurvey – Survey (europa.eu)

For any practical questions you may address directly the Research Executive Agency via email: REA-AGRI-EVENTS@ec.europa.eu

DG AGRI’s announcement of the event is available HERE.

 

Online presentation by the Cyprus Trade Center in New Delhi on the Indian market

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We would like to inform you that the Cyprus Trade Center in New Delhi will organize on 1st June 2023 (Thursday) at 9.30 am (Cyprus time), a webinar for India.

The presentation aims to bring Cypriot exporters in contact with the newly established Cyprus Trade Center in New Delhi which will inform them about the Indian economy, market, local culture etc.

Those interested in attending the presentation are requested to fill out the attached form and send it by 05/24/23 to the two e-mail addresses below: epitsillidou@meci.gov.cy and cyprustradecentredelhi@gmail.com so that an invitation to an online meeting via zoom is sent to you.

 

Messina Wine Fest Incoming and B2B – 2 days of top Sicilian wine and gourmet experiences!

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We would like to inform you that Sicindustria, partner of Enterprise Europe Network, collaborates with MeWi in the organization of a mission dedicated to Sicilian wine producers and international buyers, during the first edition of Messina Wine Fest (MWF).

The event is co-organized by other Enterprise Europe Network partners, and supported by the Metropolitan Area of Messina, the Regional Department of Tourism, and other external stakeholders.

  • Date: 14 – 17 June 2023
  • Location: Marina del Nettuno, Viale della Liberta, batteria Massoto, Messina Sicily
  • Registration Deadline: 9 June 2023
  • On Site Mission
  • Registration HERE

This incoming mission consists of two parts:

  • 15th of June 2023 – B2B matchmaking event at Marina del Nettuno
  • 16th of June 2023 – Company visits/lunch with the producer

The participation in the B2B event is free of charge.

On the 16th of June, buyers will be able to visit some of the wineries.

Sicilian companies will exhibit their products during the Messina Wine Fest (14th to 17th of June)

Why participate in the mission as an international buyer?

10 buyers can benefit of a fully covered participation, which includes the following costs:

  • Dedicated, pre-arranged B2Bmeetingswith Sicilian wineries, todiscover new potential partners.
  • Many high-quality wine producers from Sicily are expected to attend and exhibit at MWF.
  • Visits to wineries from the 3 main DOC areas of Messina province and lunch with the producers


Check the buyer’s program and conditions here!

Check the Agenda and Deadlines here.

Pan-European meeting in Croatia on the agri-food sector

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We would like to inform you that CCCI as the coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus (EEN) will take part in a pan-European meeting in Croatia on the agri-food sector.

The purpose of our participation is to promote Cypriot products in other member states and to strengthen the efforts of Cypriot businesses for international collaborations.

Having in mind the international trends, we consider that the following list of products would be of interest to foreign importers:

  • products free from specific ingredients such as gluten, lactose, soy, sugar, fat, etc.
  • products with high nutritional elements (e.g. increased protein or vitamin content etc.) and therapeutic properties
  • products with quality criteria e.g. organic certification, PDO or PGI

Please note that the products must be packaged in a way that allows them to be transported by air and not more than 300 grams in total.

If you have products of Cypriot origin that fall within the above list and wish to promote them through this event, please contact us as soon as possible at 22889750 or via email: s.christou@ccci.org.cy.

Last date for expressions of interest 05/05/2023.

Please note that there will be a first come, first served basis.

UPGRADING OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS OF THE CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT

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We inform you that, in the context of upgrading the electronic systems of the Customs Department, the application for access to the Import Control System has been updated.
With a view to the uninterrupted use of the application, all affected parties should uninstall the existing application and install the upgraded version.

In detail, the steps to be followed for the above procedures are included in the Manual “GUIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO THE IMPORT CONTROL SYSTEM” which is posted on the Website of THESEAS – “Technical Information.”

FEINDEF 2023 – BROKERAGE EVENT THE INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE AND SECURITY EXHIBITHION

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We would like to inform you about a brokerage event organized by the Enterprise Europe Network Madrid in Spain, in the framework of the International Fair of Defence and Security – FEINDEF 2023.

Dates: 17-19 May 2023
Location: Hybrid

This event is especially dedicated to companies, technology centres, research groups, government officials, institutions or individuals that are interested in growing internationally in the field of security and defence.

FEINDEF is the reference forum that encompasses the defence and security sector in Spain, to innovate, cooperate internationally and share knowledge between companies, institutions, universities, and other organisms, as a global response to security. Therefore, it is an excellent opportunity to create new business and technology contacts, meet with potential partners and get to know the latest news on European calls for proposals such as Horizon Europe Cluster 3 (Civil Security for Society) and the European Defence Fund.

Topics:

  • Defence Disruptive Techologies
  • Dual-use technologies
  • Fighting crime and terrorism
  • Border management
  • Resilient infrastructure
  • Increased Cybersecurity
  • Disaster-resilient society
  • Support to Security Research and Innovation

Any company interested in having meetings with other participants, should register here : https://feindef-2023.b2match.io/

EIC ACCELERATOR PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOP

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We are delighted to invite you to the “EIC Accelerator” Proposal Writing Workshop, that will take place on 26 April 2023, 9:00 AM – 17:00 PM. The agenda can be found below.

OBJECTIVES:

The event’s objectives are to increase the capacity of potential proposers of the Horizon Europe EIC Accelerator Programme at tackling the different aspects of the proposal, with presentations as well as incorporating interactive practical sessions.

TARGET GROUP:

Company representatives who are interested in submitting proposals to the EIC Accelerator Calls for Proposals, seeking funding to scale-up high impact innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones. This training is especially suited for those who already have basic knowledge of the Programme, have participated in the EIC Info days, have already submitted a short proposal to the EIC Accelerator Programme and are preparing their full proposal or have participated in the national innovation programmes.

WORKING LANGUAGE: English

SPEAKERS:

Dr Benjamin Hötzer is a physicist with expertise on biophysics and optics and a certified project manager. He has 10+ years of experience in national and international funding schemes with special focus on the EIC Accelerator and its predecessor programmes. Dr. Hötzer is interested in supporting companies bringing disruptive solutions to the market especially in the field of green tech.

DORUCON is a TÜV Süd certified (ISO 9001:2015) nationwide consultancy with 40 employees offering start-ups, SME, and corporates from currently 10+ countries full service in the topics of innovation, investment, and financing. The company is authorised in the German Go-Inno and the French Diagnostic Europe and member of the EuropeanAssociation of InnovationConsultants (EAIC). DORUCON has 8+ years of experience in the EIC Accelerator and its predecessor programmes leading a double-digit number of companies to success.

REGISTRATION:

Via this link, by the 21st of April 2023.

Positions are limited and registrations will be handled on a strict first come first served basis.

COMMUNICATION:

For more information, please contact the National Contact Points for the Work Programme “European Innovation Council” Ms Nedi Kaffa tel: 22205039, email: nkaffa@research.org.cy and Mr George Christou tel: 220205030, email: gchristou@research.org.cy

LOCATION:

ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΕΝΗΜΕΡΩΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΜΟΡΦΩΣΗΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΑΠΑΣΧΟΛΗΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΤΗΝ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΔΡΑΣΗ -ΚΕΕΑΕΔ

Agenda:

Biotech Cluster/SME Matchmaking Mission to Japan

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Biotech Cluster/SME Matchmaking Mission to Japan
Unique opportunity for B2B meetings!

 

We would like to inform you about the Biotech Cluster / SME mission to Japan.

The mission is organized alongside the “Bio Japan Expo”

  • Mission dates: 10-13 October 2023
  • Application deadline: 7 June 2023
  • On site mission

One day before the fair, on 11 October, the participants will be able to attend a partnering event the “European Biotech and Pharma Partnering Conference” that will take place in Osaka during which pre-arranged B2B meetings will be organized with companies from Kansai regions.

From 11 to 13 October, the participants will have the opportunity to exhibit at the “BioJapan” Expo in Yokohama, identify relevant key contacts, benefit from face-to-face meetings and gain market knowledge about the Biotech industry in Japan.

Targets:

The program targets EU SMEs and clusters active in the following sectors:

  • Drug discovery and drug discovery support – Regenerative medicine
  • Therapeutic agents, diagnostic agents – AI and IoT technologies related to 1.-3
  • Digital Medicine (AI-assisted Drug Development, Drug-Device combinations etc.)
  • Digital Therapeutics (Non-pharmacological therapy systems, App-device combinations)

Costs:

The EU-Japan Centre covers all costs directly related to the mission: the booth at the trade fair, transfer costs from Osaka to Yokohama, partnering activities.

The participating company is expected to cover travel, accommodation and living expenses. The EU-Japan Centre will offer a €600 grant to help cover above costs.

Program’s objectives:

  • Identify relevant key contacts (decision makers, R&D centers, potential partners etc)
  • Establish relationships with potential partners (trade and technology)
  • Benefit from face-to-face meetings leading to possible business opportunities
  • Gain knowledge about market structure, sector analysis, Japanese business culture and policy

For more information about the mission and/or to apply here.