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2/12/2011

Steps to export

Name / TitleSteps to exportCase Study RegionÖvre Norrland, SwedenGeographical coverage The county of NorrbottenTypeTraining schemeMain activity / focusSupport to SMEs in preparing for internationalisation and during internationalisation processesTarget beneficiaries / marketSMEs all over SwedenYear established Current Funding source(s)National public funding mainly.ParticipantsSwedish trade council Website http://www.swedishtrade.se/sv/smaforetag/ Description Steps to exportis a tool that the Swedish trade council developed in a […]

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2/12/2011

Kosmopolit

Name / TitleKosmopolit Case Study RegionÖvre Norrland, SwedenGeographical coverage SwedenTypeProject Main activity / focus Supporting business development by supporting development of international and local/regional networks among entrepreneurs born outside of SwedenTarget beneficiaries / marketEntrepreneurs born outside of Sweden currently running business in SwedenYear established2010 (first network in case study area started in 2010, networks in other parts of […]

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2/12/2011

InternetBay

Name / TitleInternetBayCase Study RegionÖvre Norrland, SwedenGeographical coverage The region surrounding the northen parts of the Gulf of Bothnia; Övre Norrland in Sweden and northern counties of FinlandTypeNetwork organization, owned and managed by it member companiesMain activity / focusSupporting development of IT firms in the region is the main focus.  Target beneficiaries / market All firms in […]

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2/12/2011

Enterprise Europe Network, EEN

Name / TitleEnterprise Europe Network, EENCase Study RegionÖvre Norrland, SwedenGeographical coverage The county of NorrbottenTypeEuropean network working through local business organisationsMain activity / focusSupporting local business development through internationalisation of SMEs.  Target beneficiaries / marketSMEs in NorrbottenYear established2008Current Funding source(s)Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth (Tillväxtverket) is the main funding source in SwedenParticipantsIn the county […]

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2/12/2011

Developing contacts in China

Name / TitleDeveloping contacts in ChinaCase Study RegionÖvre Norrland, SwedenGeographical coverage Municipality of KalixTypeProjectMain activity / focusSupporting business development through establishments of international contactsTarget beneficiaries / marketBusinesses in the municipality of KalixYear established2007 Current Funding source(s)The municipality of KalixThe city of Lanzhou, ChinaThe Chamber of Commerce in NorbottenSome support from the Swedish Association of Local and […]

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2/12/2011

Bothnian Arc

   Name / TitleBothnian ArcCase Study RegionÖvre Norrland, SwedenGeographical coverage The Bothnian Arc (costal areas of northern Finland and Sweden)TypeOrganisation Main activity / focus Supporting business development. The Bothnian Arc encourages and activates various parties to collaborate across borders by building networks and creating new projects. Target beneficiaries / marketBusinesses within the Bothnian Arc (costal areas of northern Finland […]

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10/10/2011

Soča 2013

Name / TitleSoča 2013Case Study RegionGoriška region, SloveniaGeographical coverage SočaValley, Northern Primorska TypeBusiness; funding scheme; training scheme, government Main activity / focus State support programme for Upper Soča Valley started in 2002 after the area had been severely damaged by two earthquakes (in 1998).Target beneficiaries / marketPublic and private sector in Upper Soča ValleyYear established2002-2013Current Funding source(s)National budget: […]

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10/10/2011

PrimorskaTechnology Park

Name / TitlePrimorskaTechnology ParkCase Study RegionGoriška region, SloveniaGeographical coverage Primorska region (NUTS 3 regions: Goriška, Littoral, Notranjska); altogether 25 municipalities)TypeBusiness; funding scheme; advice serviceMain activity / focusIncubator for inventive and prosperous enterprises.Target beneficiaries / marketInnovative entrepreneurs in cross-border region (Slovenia-Italy).Year establishedThe firm was founded in 1999, new building opening in 2005.Current Funding source(s)Slovene Enterprise Fund,Public […]

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10/10/2011

IN PRIME

 Name / TitleIN PRIMECase Study RegionGoriška region, SloveniaGeographical coverage Goriška regionTypeBusiness; project; partnership; policyMain activity / focusEstablishment of IN PRIME Techological Park with four units in Goriška region (Ajdovščina, Spodnja Idrija, Šempeter, Anhovo). Target beneficiaries / market Regionally profiled technology innovative firmsUniversityof NovaGoricaHigh-skilled workersStudentsYear establishedSpring 2007 – 2012Current Funding source(s)25 million € : ERDF (10 million € […]

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