EXPEDITIO representative, Biljana Gligoric, participated as a lecturer at the conference of the Committee for Energy Efficiency, held on February 25th, 2015 in Podgorica. Committee for Energy Efficiency and Environmental Protection of Montenegrin Chamber of Commerce was presented the funding opportunities for SMEs in Horizon 2020 program, as well as the project "Management of industrial waste and cleaning".
Biljana Gligoric, Expeditio Architects, said that the Horizon 2020 is the largest EU program for research and innovation, with a budget of EUR 80 billion for seven years (2014-2020). The program objectives are launching a "smart" development, achieving sustainable economic growth and job creation in the EU. Horizon 2020 is divided into 18 thematic, two-year work programs.
The program provides an instrument for SMEs and in the area of innovation and social challenges. Financial support to SMEs refers to the first phase of writing the concept of a business idea, testing its scientific and technical feasibility and commercial potential in the amount of 50,000 euros. The demonstration and development of a business plan, marketing of products and services will be supported with a grant in the amount of 500.000 to 2.5 million.
For more details about the conference you can visit the website of Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro: http://www.privrednakomora.me/saopstenja/sjednica-odbora-za-energetsku-efikasnost