Presentation of the 21 ETCF II Partnerships ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey TOBB

INNOSMES. ETCF II-62. SHARING KNOWLEDGE ON EUROPEAN POLICIES FOR SMES, PARTICULARLY ON INNOVATION. TOBB ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey Ankara Chamber of Industry

TOBB Title: SHARING KNOWLEDGE ON EUROPEAN POLICIES FOR SMES, PARTICULARLY ON INNOVATION - INNOSMES Partners: – Ankara Chamber of Industry, – Gipuzkoa Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Navigation, – Xanthi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and – High Council of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Navigation of Spain. Budget: ,51 EUROS Duration: 12 Months ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey

TOBB ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey GENERAL OBJECTIVES: To improve Chamber Capacity to better serve companies, particularly SMEs, in order to become more competitive in the global market. To share knowledge and support networks for SMEs among Turkey, Greece and Spain SPECIFIC OBJETIVES: To exchange knowledge and best practices about management European and Public Funds in favour of SMEs for innovation activities. To increase the number of Turkish enterprises (SMEs) taking part in innovation activities To foster reciprocal knowledge of business communities

TOBB ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey ACTIVITIES WP1: Project Management. General coordination, quality control, oversight of the project. WP2: Field Work. Survey and study visit to know specific needs of Turkish companies about innovation WP3: On line System. Website for the project to inform and provide on-line support to Turkish companies WP4: Training Innovation Seminars and Workshops. – 1 Training Seminar addressed to Ankara Chamber Staff about innovation for SMEs (1+2 Guidelines included). – 2 Training Seminar for Turkish SMEs (Diagnosis and Innovation Plan) – 2 Workshops with Public Authorities to create an active support network for Turkish SMEs WP5: Closing Conference to present the main results of the project WP6: Dissemination Activities through European and Turkish chamber networks

TOBB ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey EXPECTED RESULTS SMEs participating in the innovation actions - 2 Guidelines/Manuals about management of Public Projects produced for Ankara Chamber - 20 Chamber staff members trained, - 60 SMEs trained in Innovation - 5 Innovation Seminars and Workshops held, - 2 Innovation Manuals developed: Diagnosis and Plan -30 Authorities, Associations, Universities, participating in the project. - Report with main experiences and innovation possibilities identified with SMEs -Press kit and dissemination materials produced (on occasion of the Closing Conference)