The EU4Innovation project is pleased to invite you to the Second Workshop on the EU  Framework Programme: Horizon Europe. 

The objective of this event is to present international project opportunities from the  Horizon Europe programme and provide guidelines for applications, enabling Micro,  Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to benefit from these opportunities. 

The workshop will be organized on October 16, 2024, 10:00 – 12:00 PM CEST, via  Microsoft Teams. 

Target group: This workshop is designed for representatives of MSMEs who are  responsible for business development and fundraising, and who seek to explore the  opportunities offered by Horizon Europe. It is especially relevant for participants from  Albania who are either new to applying for EU projects or have not engaged in an EU  project for a considerable time. 

About the workshop: 

Horizon Europe is the largest research and innovation funding program supported by the  European Union (EU). With a budget of €95.5 billion, it provides significant opportunities  for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The program aims to tackle climate  change, make Europe fit for the digital age, help achieve the UN’s Sustainable  Development Goals, and boost the EU’s growth and competitiveness. 

MSMEs in Albania are eligible for EU funding under Horizon Europe. This funding supports them in investing in their ideas and addressing pressing issues such as climate change,  digital transformation, and sustainable development. 

EU4Innovation is organising online the third workshop on October 16, 2024, 10:00–12:00  AM CEST, to present these opportunities. Representatives from various MSMEs from  Albania are invited to participate and explore potential opportunities and calls for  applications from Horizon Europe. 

The online event aims to provide detailed information about international project  opportunities (HE programs). This includes presentations on project opportunities, sharing  experiences from business community leaders who have applied for funding, and  discussions to brainstorm potential challenges and project ideas.

Agenda 

10:00 – 10:15 Welcome and Orientation 

▪ Mr. Gerti Rrotani – Adviser for Linkages, EU4Innovation, Deutsche  Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH 

▪ TBD – Startup Albania Agency 

10:15 – 10:35 Success Case | Lessons Learned | Q&A 

▪ TBD  

10:35 – 11:30 Horizon Europe Functionalities & International Project  Opportunities 

▪ Mr. Klodjan Seferaj – National Expert, EU4Innovation, Deutsche Gesellschaft  für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH 

11:30 – 12:00 Discussions on potential project ideas and Q&A Session