Project « Internationalization and Networking of SMEs and business support structures in the cross border area – InterNet» MIS-ETC 1192

GENERAL INFORMATION: Project is financed by the European Union through the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) in the framework of the Joint Operational Programme Romania-Ukraine- Republic of Moldova PROJECT BUDGET: , 00 Euro IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD: 24 months

PROJECT PARTNERS: Regional Fund for Support of Entrepreneurship in Odessa Region, Ukraine Odessa Regional Agency of Reconstruction and Development, Ukraine Business Centre Kahul, Republic of Moldova Galati Foundation for Promoting Small and MidSize Private Enterprises - F.P.S.M.P.Es, Galati, Romania

PROJECT GEOGRAPHY: UKRAINE – Odessa Region Republic of Moldova – Kahul Region Romania – Galati County

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT: Increase the competitiveness of SMEs by integrating them into cross border business network and internationalization of their activities

MAIN AXES OF THE PROJECT:  Internationalization of small and mid-size entrepreneurship;  Facilitation of business network;  Professionalization of human recourses;  IT instruments in business.

TARGET GROUPS: Small and mid-size enterprises Business support structures Regional/local authorities

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:  To facilitate networking between SMEs and business supports institutions in the border regions of the project territory  Professionalization of regional business support structures in the Odessa Region driven by the results of the in-depth analysis of SMEs needs

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:  To give SMEs the opportunity to enter the neighboring markets strategically and to optimize the likelihood of the establishment of a successful long term presence in the neighboring country  To facilitate access to business-consulting services using IT tools

EXPECTED RESULTS:  Establishment and formalization of Business Support Network – BSN  Specialists of regional business support structures in bordering regions are trained in the priority themes defined by the in depth research of SMEs needs

EXPECTED RESULTS :  Increasing of practical knowledge of pre-selected SMEs in the sectors of export and investment promotion  Identification and facilitation of commercial links and promotion of long-term business partnerships between companies and other enterprises in bordering regions

MAIN PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Arrangement of workshops, trainings and presentations; Conducting of researches; Development and creation of B2B Portal, on-line knowledge base and Help Desk for SMEs; Organization of Cross Border Business Forum; Drafting and publication of presentation and methodological materials; Promotion of cross-border cooperation; Support provision to previously selected SMEs

Launching conference Odessa, Ukraine

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