European Office CyprusEuropean Office CyprusEuropean Office CyprusEuropean Office Cyprus

Presented by Dr Gregory MAKRIDESE ti Di t f th E Offi f CExecutive Director of the European Office of Cyprus

Director of Research and International Relations Service, University of Cyprus

makrides.g@ucy.ac.cymakrides.g@ucy.ac.cy

3 November 2012 CUT - PASCAL 1

Outline

•• ProfileProfile•• MissionMissionMissionMission•• OrganisationOrganisation•• ActivitiesActivities•• Information toolsInformation tools•• Information toolsInformation tools•• DiscussionDiscussion

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EOC profile

Non profit and non governmentalNon-profit and non-governmental organisation Headquarters in Nicosia and EU Liaisonoffice in Brussels

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EOC mission

Our mission is toOur mission is tooffer support to our members,pp ,so they can use to the maximumthe funding and developmentopportunities offered by theopportunities offered by theEuropean Union

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EOC organisation

C f d d i 2007 b ti fCo-funded in 2007 by a consortium oforganisationsWith the initiative of the University of CyprusWith the initiative of the University of CyprusManagement Board of 15 membersPresident of the Management Board is the VicePresident of the Management Board is the Vice-Rector of International Affairs, Finance andAdministration of the University of CyprusAdministration of the University of Cyprus

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EOC organisation

Lists today 27 member-organisations covering aLists today 27 member organisations covering awide range of sectors and interests:education,

h d i tiresearch and innovation,technology,regional policyregional policy,business,banking and legal sectors,g gculture, tourism and youth.Open to all public and private organisations,associations municipalities and voluntaryassociations, municipalities and voluntaryorganisations from all EU countries and beyondMembers cooperate through policy and projects

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EOC members (28 members)Academia, Education, Research, InnovationOPEN UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUSUNIVERSITY OF CYPRUSUNIVERSITY OF CYPRUSCYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYEUROPEAN UNIVERSITY CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF NICOSIA FREDERICK UNIVERSITY NEAPOLIS UNIVERSITY PAPHOSMINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND CULTURE - PEDAGOGICAL INSTITUTE OF CYPRUSTHE CYPRUS INSTITUTEEUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF ERASMUS COORDINATORS (EAEC)CENTRE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF R&D IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (CARDET)( )CYPRUS INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY & GENETICSCYPRUS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENTUNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, GREECEVUZF UNIVERSITY OF SOFIA (University of Insurance and Finance)

Business, Banks, Law, TelecommunicationsCYPRUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRYCYPRUS FEDERATION OF EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRIALISTSASSOCIATION OF CYPRUS COMMERCIAL BANKSCOOP CENTRAL BANKCOOP CENTRAL BANKBAR ASSOCIATION OF CYPRUSCYPRUS TELECOMMUNICATION AUTHORITY

Culture, Youth, Sports, Tourism Local GovernmentCYPRUS THEATER ORGANISATION AGLANTZIA MUNICIPALITYYOUTH BOARD OF CYPRUS NICOSIA MUNICIPALITYCYPRUS SPORTS ORGANISATION STRVOLOS MUNICIPALITYCYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION 7

EOC activities

POLICY

Shaping EU policy PROFILEPROJECTS

Raising the profileSupporting project

PROFILEPROJECTS

Raising the profile of the member

organisations in Brussels

development andengaging EOC members in EU Brusselse be s U

projects

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EOC activities

1. Representation, visibility andpromotion of EOC members’ppositions

2. Intelligence and consultation on EU funding opportunities

3. Establishment of partnerships andproject developmentp j p

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1. Representation, visibility and position promotion activitiesposition promotion activities

Represents its member organisationsp gin conferences, seminars and otherevents in Brussels, and organisesevents and information daysevents and information days

Creates the preconditions for theppromotion of their positions indecision making groups at Europeanlevellevel

Ensures the increased promotion andrepresentation of its members atEuropean Institutions, regional officesand European networksand European networks.

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Some examples…

Exhibitions for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Researchers’ Night, Seminars on Marie Curie Actions, EASTWEST 2012, …)

International education fairs and conferences (EAIE ERACON Bolognaconferences (EAIE, ERACON, Bologna Experts, …)

Supporting the establishment of liaison pp goffices between academia and enterprises

Participation in wide visibility events (OpenD E SME W k )Days, European SMEs Week, …)

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2. Intelligence and consultation activitiesactivities

Provides intelligence and accurate

information on:

EU funding opportunities

E l i l tiEuropean legislation

European policiesp p

P id d i d t i fProvides advise and support services for moreefficient utilisation of the European programmes andavailable opportunitiesavailable opportunities

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Some examples…

150 calls for proposals and 220 partner150 calls for proposals and 220 partner searches sent during 2011

Seminars on EU funding programmes

Organisation of Info Days in collaboration with the European Commission

Organisation of seminars for SMEs with Chambers of Commerce and Industry

T i i di i EU lTraining on succeeding in EU personnel competitions (EPSO competitions)

Courses on successful management andCourses on successful management and implementation of European educational projects

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Grundtvig / Comenius training coursescourses

ORGANISATION OF TRAINING COURSES

• PPMEEP (CY-2008-035-007): Preparation of Proposals and Management of European Education Projectsof European Education Projects

• EDIPED (CY-2008-031-3): European Digital Portfolio for Educators• MATHEU (CY-2007-030-3): Identification, Motivation and Support of

Mathematical Talents in E ropean SchoolsMathematical Talents in European Schools• CAREER-EUshop (CY-2010-050-001): One-Stop-Service-Career-

Guidance-Shop for Europe • INENTER (CY-2012-090-005): Successful Management of Quality

Placements and InternshipsMore information available on the officialMore information available on the official Europa’sEuropa’s website:website:More information available on the official More information available on the official Europa sEuropa s website:website:

http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/search.cfm

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Grundtvig / Comenius training courses

Έτος PPMEEP EDIPED MATHEU CAREER-EU

courses

Έτος PPMEEP EDIPED MATHEU Shop

2012 24-30/5 (Κύπρος)20-26/7 (Κύπρος)4 10/10 (Κύπρος)

24-30/5 (Κύπρος)20-26/7 (Κύπρος)4 10/10 (Κύπρος)

24-30/5 (Κύπρος)20-26/7 (Κύπρος)4 10/10 (Κύπρος)

24-30/5 (Κύπρος)22-28/11 (Κύπρος)4-10/10 (Κύπρος)

22-28/11 (Κύπρος)4-10/10 (Κύπρος)22-28/11 (Κύπρος)

4-10/10 (Κύπρος)22-28/11 (Κύπρος)

(Κύπρος)

3. Establishment of partnerships and project development activitiesproject development activities

The EOC creates connections and establishes links of cooperation with organisations from all over the Europeorganisations from all over the Europe.

It cooperates with:More than 250 regional offices in BrusselsMore than 250 regional offices in BrusselsKey-officials at national and European levelA number of inter-European thematic

t k (f h d ti i lnetworks (for research, education, regional development, business, …)

Th EOC t j t d l tThe EOC supports project developmentfor its members.

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Some examples…

• Dialogue with the Commissioner Vassiliou on theDialogue with the Commissioner Vassiliou on the University – Business cooperation

• Dialogue the European Parliament URBAN Intergroup g p

• IGLO Ιnformal Group of RTD Liaison offices in Brussels

• ERRIN European Regions Research and p gInnovation Network

• Capital Cities and Regions Network• European Universities Association (EUA)p ( )• Network of Universities from the Capitals of

Europe (UNICA)• Santander Group – European Universitiesp p

Network• UK Research Office (UKRO)• BUSINETBUSINET• EPC European Policy Centre

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Project development activities

Support project development for EOC members

Information intelligenceInformation, intelligence…Receive early intelligence on EU funding programmesEarly drafts of FP7 work programmesy p g

Partnership search…Find the right project partner for your projectFind the right project partner for your projectParticipation in brokerage sessionsBenefit from project opportunities developed within the EOC network

Develop your EU project capacity through training programmes developed by EOCp g p y

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EOC participation in projectsSome examplesSome examples…

EOC participation in EU funded projectsjCAREER-EU SHOP – Lifelong Learning Programme - Grundtvig: provide to EU counsellors with a common framework of best career counselling gservices, methods and practices and develop a training programme for career counsellors. Budget: 311,594 €311,594 €WISHES – Erasmus Mundus programme: set up a user-driven high quality multi-profession web-based information platform enabling higher educationinformation platform enabling higher education institutions and employment bodies to attract world-wide international students. Budget: 570,580 €CASC 7th Framework Programme Science inCASC – 7th Framework Programme – Science in Society: Cities And Science Communication: innovative approaches to engaging the public. Exchanges and co operation of local actors onExchanges and co-operation of local actors on scientific culture. Budget: 870,980 € 19

EOC participation in projectsSome examplesSome examples…

2012-2014 projects…CYPRUS EYES ARE OPEN – Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme: The EOC is the Intermediary Organisation of Cyprus. Our role is to provide practical and financial assistance to newly established or would-be entrepreneurs spending time abroad (between 1 and 6 months) with an experienced SME entrepreneur.Budget: 178.401€

FameLab Cyprus – The EOC organised the Cyprus’ national talent competition to find the best new talent in science communication – Cyprus’ finalist won the first prize at the FameLab International Final 2011 and the second prize in 2012.LE-MATH – Learning Mathematics through newcommunication factors (2012 – 2014)communication factors (2012 – 2014)

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EOC Information tools

YEAR CALLS FOR PROPOSALS

AVERAGE OF CALLS FOR

PROPOSALS/WEEK

PARTNER SEARCHES

AVERAGE OF PARTNER

SEARCHES/WEEK

2008 164 3,38 169 3,38

2009 180 3,75 232 4,84

2010 187 3,82 238 4,86

2011 150 2,94 220 4,31

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EOC Webpage

Gain access to the EOC b it dEOC website and receive up-to-date

information

www.eoc.org.cy

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Charter of Deadlines for European FundingEuropean Funding

Th Ch t f D dli fThe Charter of Deadlines for European Funding is an

innovative interactive web tool developed to facilitate users in their search for EU grants. The user can find all information on

EU grants either per programme or per time period,

365 days per year.365 days per year. connect

Possibility of Annual Subscription Possibility of Annual Subscription Possibility of Annual Subscription Possibility of Annual Subscription for nonfor non--members!members!

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Charter of Deadlines for European Funding

BENEFITS:

European Funding

BENEFITS:• Timely intelligence on EU

programmes’ calls • Integrated and accurate

information• Convenient summary of• Convenient summary of

the call• All the accompanied

documentation (application form, guidelines for applicants, g pp ,budget forms, …)

• Related web-links and contactscontacts

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Charter of Deadlines for European FundingEuropean Funding

Charter of Deadlines for European Funding the password to theCharter of Deadlines for European Funding - the password to theEU funding opportunities! 25

A snapshot of what EOC offers!

Targeted, timely and accurate information based on the priorities of the organisation.Preparation of information material and notes.

Improvement of technical competences on key call requirements. INFORMATION

NETWORKING

Finding organisations in similar fields of activities for the establishment of partnerships.Integration of the member organisation in networks of special interests.

Information sharing to the benefit of the member organisation.

Enhance the EU project success in project submission.Find reliable and experienced partners.

Involvement of members of the organisation to the European sceneEU PROJECTS

Involvement of members of the organisation to the European scene.

Enhance the visibility of the member organisation. Policy making through coordinated actions.EU POLICY Policy making through coordinated actions.

Facilitating the access and contacts with officials in key positions in the EU.EU POLICY

Maximize your participation opportunities inMaximize your participation opportunities inMaximize your participation opportunities in Maximize your participation opportunities in EU funded projectsEU funded projects!! 26

EOC DNA

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Information &

profile intelligenceSharingbest

practices

RaisingTrust &Vi ibilit

practices

Raising capacityconfidenceVisibility

Mutual learning

Partners &projects

Developing networks Essential

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Thank you for your attentionThank you for your attention!!

QuestionsQuestions…

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