The presentation on the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programmes is available on the link below and short summary follows below:

On top of the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programmes support agenda are regional business development, networking cooperation on innovative projects, business practice, culture and ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, joint Nordic-Baltic utilization of EU funds, technology transfer for mutual benefit and support of long-term activities.

Individuals and groups from SME's with special focus on creative and innovative industries, business incubators, public authorities working on business framework conditions, and business organizations can apply for grants from the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programmes. Supported lines of businesses include, among other areas, ICT - Information and Communication Technologies, design and advertising, sustainable fashion, film industry, electronics and electrical engineering, renewable energy production and sustainable polymer technology.

Eligible forms of supported activities include network and cluster facilitating (seminars, workshops...), study visits, internships and on-the-job training. As for eligible costs supported, travel expenses (economy class), travel insurance, and accommodation and per diems (max. 800 DKK per person per day from the programme) can be supported up to 70%. In special cases, the costs of expert participation in network meetings can also be supported.

March 31st, 2010

Deadline for the next application round for grants from the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programmes is March 31st, 2010 and the Programme Management Body and Administration is located to the Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Latvia. Contact: Karlis Valters, Adviser.
Tel: (+371) 6721 3231, e-mail: business.industry@norden.lv.

The Nordic Council of Ministers' Office in Estonia is also available for more information. Contact: Grete Kodi. Tel: (372) 627 31 00, e-mail: grete@norden.ee.

Sincerely,

Kristiina Sikk
SCCE Ombudsman