1. 1 www.southbaltic.eu South Baltic Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 Presentation of the Programme. The projects supporting entrepreneurship. Igor Kaniecki, Joint Technical Secretariat

2. What is the South Baltic Programme about ? www.southbaltic.eu The South Baltic Programme works across coastal regions of 5 EU countries to strengthen bonds, share experiences and develop new solutions to enhance the prosperity of local communities. Going local. Meeting your needs. Connecting people and ideas.

3. Lead beneficiaries: 42 Project partners: 416 Area: 113 883 km 2 Population: 8,72 mil.  Networks: 98 Approved projects: 61 60,7 M € ERDF budget 57 M € ERDF granted What is the South Baltic Programme implementation stage?

4. PRIORITY 1 Economic competitiveness Entrepreneurial development Integration of higher education and labour markets Transport accessibility PRIORITY 1 Economic competitiveness Entrepreneurial development Integration of higher education and labour markets Transport accessibility www.southbaltic.eu Entrepreneurs network in the wood sector Cross-border transport of oversized goods What is the South Baltic Programme thematic scope ? SME’s competitivenes during economic crisis Liquid Natural Gas cluster Integrating cycling into the multimodal transport system SME liaisons between Sweden & Poland Patents and business plans for innovative research findings start up companies for the industrial design students Revitalising cross- border foot passenger ferry traffic Knowledge exchange between business incubators

5. PRIORITY 2 Attractiveness and common identity Management of the Baltic Sea environment Energy saving and renewable energy Sustainable use of the natural and cultural heritage for regional development Local community initiatives PRIORITY 2 Attractiveness and common identity Management of the Baltic Sea environment Energy saving and renewable energy Sustainable use of the natural and cultural heritage for regional development Local community initiatives www.southbaltic.eu Reducing household waste Water User Partnerships in river basins Combating domestic violence against women! LED lightening in public space Offshore wind energy clusters Converting algae into biogas Herbicide control in farming What is the South Baltic Programme thematic scope ? winter bathing in the sea Healthy food production & labelling system Bike the Baltic trial www.bikethebaltic. com cross-border art activities Multilingual visitor guidance systems in oceanographic museums

6. What is the South Baltic Programme funds distribution among cities/municipalities ? www.southbaltic.eu

7. Catching The Future (CTF) Linking entrepreneurs from Poland and Sweden Provididng trainings and knowledge on business culture, legislation and other conditions of the Swedish market to Polish entrepreneurs and vice versa Matchmaking entrepreneurs during face-to-face workshops Web-based platform with e-learning and matchmaking module Responsible Entrepreneurship (RespEn) transfer of knowledge and promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility practices trainings and mentoring for SMEs to assist them in implementin CSR developing standards for certification of SMEs implementing CSR forming cross-border supply chains between Poland and Sweden with respect to CSR policies www.southbaltic.eu Which projects support entrepreneurship? www.ctfsbp.eu www.responsiblesme.eu

8. Valorisation of knowledge-intensive ideas (SB VALOR) Transfer of technologies and research-findings from academia to market applications Development of valorisation toolbox (a set of tools for science parks / universities) to assess the market potential of a research finding/innovation and to work with the innovator to bring the research-based invention to the market Trainings for researchers on intellectual property rights Environmental and Life Sciences (Eco4Life) elaboration of modular trainings for businesses and start-ups in the eco-/bio-sector strenghtening support structures and networks of cooperation between science and business in the eco-/bio-sector matchmaking of international business and science partners through conferences study visits to best eco-/bio-clusters www.southbaltic.eu Which projects support entrepreneurship? www.valor-project.org www.eco4life.info

9. HARDWOODS ARE GOOD Standatdisation of the wood quality measurement techniques in South Baltic Finding new applications of hardwoods to increase their sales Standardisation of competences of employees in the wood sector Business Culture Partnership - BCP Creation of new financing and support schemes and structures for cultural events Implementation of pilot events based on the financing schemes developed in the project www.southbaltic.eu Which projects support entrepreneurship? http://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/ sv/Projektwebbar/Hardwoods- are-good/

10. Thank you! You are welcome to visit www.southbaltic.eu to find more about the South Baltic Programme! www.southbaltic.eu