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HORIZON 2020- Come and Get It!

Step by step Workshop for the submission of the European HORIZON 2020 program
Course Overview: The EU R&D Program provides funding dedicated to promoting innovation and research in Europe and beyond. The FP7 program in which Israeli companies were granted hundreds of millions of funding is ending, and being replaced by the HORIZON 2020 program. HORIZON 2020 is an extensive seven year program based on the EU's strategy for 2020 in all areas of life. The program brings together companies and organizations from both research and industrial areas in the EU and other countries. This important program is a unique window of opportunity for Israeli companies in order to get funding for promoting innovations while forming multinational cooperations and penetrating EU markets. It is important to note that companies and organizations who participate in the long, multi-step process, have an approximately 25% chance of being included in the HORIZON 2020 program. LOGTEL and CG-Smartech combine forces to help lead you through the grant process basics and prepare you for inclusion in this prestigious program. CG- Smartech is a recognized provider of consulting and training on EU matters including the EU funding programs and for grants from the aid fund. LOGTEL has been an active player in the development, training and consulting areas for the high-tech market for over 30 years and serves a variety of large companies including Intel, Motorola, Amdocs and others. Course objectives: This course is designed to address the challenges of the HORIZON 2020 program and helps increase the chances of being included in the program by providing both theoretical and practical knowledge, based on many years experience. The course will teach the three steps model: creating a map of opportunities and projects, formulating a proposal and proposal submission. The participant will be exposed to a progressive way of thinking connecting the needs of the company / organization along with the needs and vision of the European Union. Participants will learn to analyze the requirements and initiate activities to fit these requirements. The course will examine successful projects and extrapolate lessons learned from them so as to determine what is required for a successful proposal. The course is a practical workshop that allows participants to actually start the preparations needed for their companys / organizations participation in HORIZON 2020 and to address the programs calls. Target audience: Managers, researchers, engineers, product managers, business development and marketing personnel, and anyone who is considering going into HORIZON 2020. Academic Director and Senior Lecturer: Dr. Chanan Gabay Dr. Gabay serves as an advisor to the EU on Smart City related issues. Dr. Gabay is the CEO and founder of CG-Smartech specializing in business development through participation in EU R&D projects. He has many years of experience in directing EU R&D projects. Secondary Lecturer: Keren Hananel-Stoler An active partner who brings expertise and extensive experience in business development, management and the submission of cross company and organization tenders and projects. The team gives a rare opportunity to share the experience and first hand knowledge of HORIZON 2020. Course date: 30.04.14-01.05.14 Price: 3,000 NIS+VAT For more information: Itay Arie Tel. 03-9247780, e-mail: itay@logtel.com
32, Shacham St., POB 7765, Petah Tikva 49170, Israel Tel: (972) 03 924 7780 Fax: (972) 03 924 7783 www.logtel.com

Course Content:
1. Introduction: Horizon 2020- Whats new? EU R&D and funding Work program and calls Examples of previous projects From initiation stage up to the end. The success model 2. Open Calls and Opportunities Map A case study Mapping organization's needs and the value chain Calls search and examination Mapping relevant projects: o Previous projects o Running projects o Planned projects Drawing the "Opportunities Map" 3. Project initiative: It's All About Innovation Project definition Value chain formation Locating potential partners in the value chain Building a work package "One page" build-up Tracing relevant partners 4. The Consortium as A Part of the Business Strategy Joining an existing consortium or initiating a new one? Work plan principles Business and legal principles Finance principles 5. A Winning Proposal Build-Up: The key for Success EU standards for the proposals Major criteria's in the evaluation process Proposal's principles H2020 on-line system 6. Kick off and experience Writing a case study work package 7. Summary

For more information: Itay Arie Tel. 03-9247780, e-mail: itay@logtel.com

32, Shacham St., POB 7765, Petah Tikva 49170, Israel Tel: (972) 03 924 7780 Fax: (972) 03 924 7783 www.logtel.com