[06 November, 2024] EU-LAC Innovation Cooperation Masterclass
EU-LAC Innovation Cooperation Masterclass convened in Santiago de Chile, bringing together experts from Europe and Latin America to deepen partnerships and foster innovation.
Date & Time: 6th November.
Key Takeaways from the EU-LAC Innovation Cooperation Masterclass:
- Participants explored strategies for scaling start-ups internationally, addressed cultural and business practices in Europe and Latin America, and discussed how tailored services could better align with the needs of stakeholders from both regions.
- The discussions included examples like Imagine Lab and Start-Up Chile, which focused on building opportunities for business growth through cross-border partnerships.
- Speakers talked about the importance of creating specific services, such as soft-landing programs and market expansion initiatives, to help businesses navigate internationalization and grow over time.
- They also highlighted how cultural understanding and navigating the different ways of doing business in Europe and Latin America are essential for forming strong partnerships.
- The event ended with a collaborative workshop, where participants worked on practical tools and strategies for European businesses entering Latin America, as well as explored areas for cooperation in climate technology.
Read more about the event here on our Learning bag!
[14 October 2024] Practical Guide for Successfully Taking Part in European Union Funded Projects
Join our Online Training Workshop: Practical Guide for Successfully Taking Part in European Union Funded Projects
Are you a researcher or an enterprise from Latin America or the Caribbean looking to explore opportunities in European funding programmes? Don't miss our upcoming online training workshop, designed specifically for you!
Date & Time: 15th October at 16:00 CET
Who Should Attend: Latin American and Caribbean researchers and enterprises interested in participating in European Union-funded projects.
What You Will Learn:
- Insights into European funding programmes such as Horizon Europe and Erasmus+.
- Tools and networks for finding European partners, including repositories, brokerage tools, and expert networks.
- Effective methodologies for identifying key European partners and presenting your added value.
- Guidance on managing project proposals in collaboration with European partners, from negotiating your role to developing a budget.
- A brief introduction to proposal writing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network and enhance your skills in securing EU project funding.
Register now and take your first step towards successful collaboration with Europe!
[27-28 August 2024] Fostering EU-LAC Innovation Cooperation - Bogota, Colombia
- On 26-27 August, the EU-LAC Innovation Cooperation Initiative organized a networking event for 10 European and 10 Latin American and Caribbean-based start-up incubators and accelerators in Bogota, Colombia. The purpose of the event was to introduce the participants to each other, thus laying the foundation for trusted partnership and collaborative actions benefitting start-ups and innovators from both continents. The programmme included matchmaking sessions, presentations on the Colombian tech ecosystem, the launch of thematic challenges related to the digital and green transitions, pitches by local entrepreneurs, and a panel discussion on the potential of the blue economy. Some event participants also discussed the potential of EU-LAC innovation cooperation during a panel hosted by the Bogota Chamber of Commerce in the context of the Colombia Techweek. Following the event, the participants will continue to engage with each other and pursue their collaborative activities
See the event pictures below:
