1 Leonardo da Vinci Project No 2005/CY/05/B/F/PP Integrated Development of Entrepreneurial Achievers I.D.E.A. Kick-off meeting: October 2005 Larnaca, Cyprus

2 ΚΑΛΩΣ ΟΡΙΣΑΤΕ ΣΤΗΝ ΚΥΠΡΟ WELCOME TO CYPRUS

3 ΧΑΡΤΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΥΡΩΠΗΣ

4 ΧΑΡΤΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ

5 MAP OF LARNACA

6 Flamingos in Larnaca Salt Lake

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8 SOFE – School of Entrepreneurs IDEA – Integrated Development of Entrepreneurial Achivers

9 SOFE IDEA = ΣΟΦΗ ΙΔΕΑ In Greek means Wise Idea!!

10 The Consortium consists of 9 Partners from 9 Countries Part No Country Code Represented by P1CYYiannis Fessas P2CZRudolf Klancik P3ELDimitris Karaboulas P4ITErberto Sandon P5NODag Ofstad P6DEMarion Mienert P7RONicolae Danut Ilea P8UKLinda Kenny/Dave Wilcock P9MTAngele Guiliano/Maryrose Francica

11 Proposes to develop the model of a programme of structured instruction for practicing or budding entrepreneurs which, when implemented, will lead to a recognized qualification outside the formal educational system of the traditional schools of entrepreneurship which are available at the secondary and tertiary levels of education. The proposed model of structured knowledge acquisition will comprise of a collection of courses which will be interrelated within their level and which will be connected with other similar courses at other levels so that they form prerequisites for advancement. OUR PROJECT ………….

12 ENTREPRENEURENTREPRENEUR ? ? ? Marketplace Jungle and the real world Haphazardly organized and presented good (and bad) courses Entrepreneur with limited time and budget bombarded with course promotional material

13 Haphazardly organized and presented good (and bed) courses IDEASYSTEMIDEASYSTEM ! Marketplace Jungle and the real world Setting of competency levels, comprehensive syllabi and presentation order ENTREPRENEURENTREPRENEUR Knowledge valuing system Entrepreneur with limited time and budget confronted with the choice to go through an organized system of knowledge acquisition

14 There are many bits and pieces, which must be put together in order to produce and market the “product” of “going into business” efficiently and effectively. A new incumbent in the business world could lose enthusiasm and focus if not assisted to foresee mistakes that he/she does not need to make. The "School's" mission is to provide the knowledge that will help "clear the path to success". The School of Entrepreneurs is a concept and not a physical training establishment.

15 In simple terms our project will attempt to put ORDER IN CHAOS! May GOD HELP US!

16 The ultimate objective of this project is the formation of an organization for the commercial exploitation of the system which we will set up.

17 Trainee Entrepreneur (“Student”) Certificates  Elementary  Intermediate  Advanced IDEA System Agency/local Administration Course Delivery Systems Competence Assessment Systems Contact Student and logbook with prescribed training modules Optional Advancement or refreshing Logbook showing successful completion of prescribed modules Schematic description of the concept of the “Integrated Development of Entrepreneurial Achievers”

18 If our organizations want to participate in a company where it may have further financial obligations. The percentages of ownership in such a compnay which may not bear any relationship to the distribution of this project’s budget. So there will be a stage of the project, not too far away, that we will be called to decide:

19 Presentation by each Partner The organization The role in the project 20 each

20 Dr Y. Fessas was born in Paphos in He obtained his BSc in Chemical Engineering from UMIST, his MSc from Leeds University in the UK and his PhD from Clarkson University in the USA. He is a consulting chemical, food and environmental engineer since 1973 and is the founder-manager of Proplan Ltd which provides services to industry, Government and other organizations. He is also the founder and Director of Promitheas Business Innovation Centre Ltd, a company 33% owned by Proplan, and set up in order to run the Promitheas business incubator in Cyprus. Partner No 1 – Dr Yiannis Fessas

21 Proplan is a business consultancy engaged primarily in innovation management through technical and organo-technical projects. It is a prime “mover and shaker” in the promotion of entrepreneurship in Cyprus and is a major shareholder and the initiator of the “Promitheas Business Innovation Center”, Cyprus first officially approved business incubator. Proplan participates either directly or indirectly in a number of European Networks on entrepreneurship, the promotion of innovation and the promotion of Industry / University links. Proplan provides regular training programs for entrepreneurs through the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

22 PROPLAN LTD Facilities:Own building with laboratory, library and pilot plant capabilities (currently under expansion) Projects:Industrial studies and designs Environmental Impact Assessments Training of Entrepreneurs Interests:Entrepreneurship development Industrial R+D on wastes and pollution control Development of Small Project Ideas

23 PROPLAN LTD

24 PROPLAN LTD