Small markets in the NSR and SME access barriers to European supply markets are key problems addressed by the project. They cause competitive disadvantages for Northern SMEs and their regions compared to suppliers and regions involved in large regions. If SMEs stick to prosperity of traditional regional markets, mayor markets are at risk. This risk is further aggravated by the ongoing global economic crisis which challenges regional economies to join forces with partners at an interregional level in order to regain competitiveness and to master structural change. NorthseaSupply adresses them with a Company Register and Training Measures with a SME-orientated partnership.
Duration
01/10/2009 - 30/09/2012
Priority
1 - Building on our Capacity for Innovation
Area of Intervention
1.3 Building society`s and the institutional capacity for innovation
Small markets in the NSR and SME access barriers to European supply markets are key problems addressed by the project. They cause competitive disadvantages for Northern SMEs and their regions compared to suppliers and regions involved in large regions. Despite the 2004 EU enlargement such barriers are still effective, e.g. between BSR and NSR and other European areas. If SMEs stick to the prosperity of traditional regional markets, mayor markets are at risk. This risk is further aggravated by the ongoing global economic crisis which challenges regional economies to join forces with partners at an interregional level in order to regain competitiveness and to master structural change.
Expected Outcomes
Tender/ Product Partnerships and Networks within NSR Supply markets: 3 Pilot Tenders accessible for public OEM tenders and specific requests for supplies of components or systems.
April - September 2010
The project is now moving on from its start up phase with some preparation activities as well as acvities in the varying work packages.
Beneficiaries have submitted information about clusters in their regions focusing on Maritime, Energy and Food and Health. The information was discussed at a work package meeting and will help in establishing the further strategy for the project as well as a clear orientation on the priority markets, in which the target supply markets for NSSC can be identified.
Work on developing the projects Political Advisory Board took place with each beneficiary actively trying to engage Government officials in the Board. In addition, a panel debate took place in Bremen, organised by the beneficiary BAW, which provided a transnational networking opportunity between representatives of the maritime sector, public authorities, project groups and institutions.
October 2009 - March 2010
Overall the project has just begun and work has therefore largely been centred on its start up phase. Work undertaken by the project reflects this, with initial partner meetings in Groningen in September 09 and in Brugge in February 10, discussions about co-operation with the sister Baltic Supply project, appointment of cluster leaders and the development of a communication plan taking place.
Initial work has also begun in work package (3) on an evaluation strategy for the North and Baltic Sea projects/gathering of information for the portal focusing on marine, energy, food and health.
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