Have You Heard of ISERD?
ISERD is the Israel-Europe R&D Directorate for the European Union's 6th Framework Program. ISERD assists any interested parties in understanding the work programs and rule, finding potential partners, and submitting the proposals.
In order to assist and encourage Israeli SMEs to submit proposals for FP6, ISERD is offering a new fund to assist SMEs with costs involved in preparing FP6 proposal submission. The support will be given to SMEs to build cooperative research groups with European partners and to assist in the writing of these proposals. (This may include expenses such as traveling to Europe, inviting potential partners to Israel, or funding for consultants such as Trendlines.) The grant will not exceed 50% of the costs and the maximum allowed per proposal is NIS 10,000.
For details, click the Support Fund button (Keren Siyua) on the ISERD site or contact Vered Ariel (054 547-7893) at ISERD or Consulting Manager Naomi Alper (04 958-3323, ext. 111) at Trendlines.
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The New R&D Law Brings About a New Era
An
in-depth look the the amendment to the R&D law, which
has the potential to bring about a new era in Israeli entrepreneurship,
according to Moshe Rotem, founder of Sunrise
Projects Ltd.
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Singapore-Israel Industrial R&D Foundation
Shirley Refuah-Hasson, SIIRD's manager in Israel, reminds our
readers that "for Israeli companies, Singapore is a gateway
to Asia."
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Raising Money
Research. Analysis. Strategic planning. Identifying, qualifying, and negotiating with strategic partners and investors. A large part of the business development process comes down to money. |
U.S. Government
Opportunities
One expert says you just need to know where to look. Chris Cushing, president
and CEO of The Commonwealth Group, says to check these five sites every day.
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Cross-Cultural Negotiation |
A leading negotiator shared some powerful negotiating tips at the intensive five-day MarketReach America ICET 2004 strategy conference held in Baltimore, Maryland, from July 18 to 22.
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Hallmarks of Excellence |
Now is a great time for the true entrepreneur to raise venture capital. An article by Glen I. A. Schwaber, general partner, JVP.
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MarketReach America Life Sciences Conference |
Many factors combined to make the MarketReach America Life Sciences conference held in Maryland in April 2004 a Maryland Conference a stellar success.
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The Trendlines Group and the Maryland/Israel Development Center (MIDC) announce the formation of an exciting new business development initiatve — MarketReach America — designed to assist young Israeli companies.
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 Raising Money: Business Funding Sources in Israel
A special report from Trendlines Capital Markets to assist companies in their search for funding sources. We have prepared a report filled with invaluable articles, insights, and resources for business managers, entrepreneurs — anyone getting ready to raise money. We provide core information about government funds, government-supported technological incubators, international/binational funds, foundations, and venture capital seed funds. |
The Politics of Marketing
The good news: The Marketing Consulting (Livui Shivuki) program is alive
and well. The bad news: the proposed government budget eliminates the Fund for
the Encouragement of Export Marketing (Hakeren
le'Idud Hashivuk l'Hul) completely. Read Steve Rhodes' letter to Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the proposed elimination of this important fund.
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Yes, There's Money for Exporters |
Do you want to start or expand your exporting efforts? There's government money to be had, and Trendlines can help you get it easily.
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Seeds of Opportunity |
It's a tough time for Israel. The country today is not the same place it was just eight short years ago.
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Knocking on Opportunity's Door, Part 2 |
You've been invited to make that all-important introductory presentation before
a VC fund. You walk through the door. Being prepared is the key to your success.
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Knocking on Opportunity's Door, Part 1 |
 Not so long ago acquiring funding for start-up projects was considered child's play — any
entrepreneur could do it. While it is no secret that the good times are gone
and funding is down, there is still quite a stash in investment fund coffers.
How do you unlock the coffer doors?
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Nothing Ventured |
Heard the one about the venture capitalist who said that you should write your own business plan? So have we.
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V-Day: Face-to-Face with Venture Capitalists |
Gearing up for the VC interview — what entrepreneurs should know.
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Showing You the Money |
The race to win VC eyeballs: what VCs expect to see in a business plan.
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