Joint Welsh-Irish European Project proposal

Conwy County Borough Council is looking for Welsh and Irish partners willing to develop a joint European project proposal aiming to move from a grant culture to a knowledge culture by developing a cross-border network development programme for micro-businesses which includes:

  1. Seminars and workshops to build advanced business skills: Calendar of cross border seminars and workshops delivered by management experts;
  2. One to one coaching and mentoring: Providing constructive and progressive support to develop an enterprise culture non-reliant on grant funding;
  3. Cross-Border Network: Visit Studies to exchange good practice and develop new partnerships.

It is intended to apply for funding from the INTERREG IVA Wales/Ireland programme under priority nº 1 “Knowledge, Innovation and Skills for Growth”. Deadline for submitting the project proposal should be the 30th of April 2011. To express your interest in joining this project proposal’s partnership, please contact Gaelle Croisier (gaelle.croisier@conwy.gov.uk – 0044 1492 574529).