Presentation
Created in 2023, the course «Single Market Programme» explored one of the main tools of the European Union for strengthening the single market and supporting the competitiveness of businesses. The initiative provided participants with an operational overview of the programme, with particular attention to its structure, to the funding opportunities and to the ways of accessing European funds.
The course took place in Brussels, at the training center of the Belgian-Italian Chamber of Commerce, from 20 to 22 September 2023, for a total of 15 hours of in-person training spread over three days.
Through a practical and hands-on approach, participants were able to develop useful skills for navigating European programmes and setting up effective project activities.
The activities included:
- Overview of the single market and European programmes
- Analysis of funding opportunities
- In-depth examination of evaluation criteria
- Practical Workshop and working group
Programme
MODULE I - Institutional visit to the European Commission
Tuesday 20 September 2023
Institutional visit to the European Commission
- THe role of the European Commission within the EU legislative framework
- Development programmes for SMEs and DG Grow activities
MODULE II - Single Market Programme & Evaluation Criteria
Wednesday 21 September 2023
Single Market Programme: Foundations and evaluation criteria of the European Commission
Genesis and structure of the Programme
The role of EISMEA
Presentation of the various clusters
Examples of best practices
Do&Don’t in project submission
MODULE III - Workshop
Thursday 23 September 2023
Do&Don’t: practical tips
Guided analysis of a call for proposal
Guided filling in of an application form
Work group