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

2. 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 2007-2013 PROJECT BUDGET: 452 067, 00 Euro IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD: 24 months

3. 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

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

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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Launching conference Odessa, Ukraine 12.07.2012

15. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! REGIONAL FUND FOR SUPPORT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ODESSA REGION 25, Gagarin lane, office 448 Odessa 65039 Ukraine Tel.: (+38) 048 785 80 18 Fax: (+38) 048 785 80 19 E-mail: info@rfse.od.uainfo@rfse.od.ua www.rfse.od.ua