1. SMEtoLEAD Training of SMEs to Become Successful Coordinators of Framework Programme Projects Proposal Preparation & Submission FP6 Research & Innovation Stepping Up Economic & Technological Intelligence Contract number: FP6-023378 Start date: 1 November 2005

2. Agenda 09:00 Participants registration 09:15Welcome by host NCP & delegates presentation Introduction to FP7 Proposal Coordinator Support services (CORDIS, IPR Helpdesk, etc.) Proposal preparation, early stages – time allocation, partnering, IPR issues, proposal submission Break & SME Networking Proposal writing - part A Proposal writing - part B – section 1 12:30- 13:30Lunch & SME Networking Proposal writing - part B – sections 2, 3 & 4 Evaluation procedure - common proposal failings & how to avoid them Break & SME Networking Contract negotiation Interactive Questions & Answers session 18:00 Close/Discussions

3. Name Organisation Previous proposal writing experience Thematic Area of Interest Intention to submit Proposal in FP7 Aims & Status of the Proposal 3 main objectives/expectations for the day + write them on post-it notes One minute per delegate maximum Delegate Introduction