Fact Sheets

Enterprise Europe Network Wales publishes a number of fact sheets on a variety of  current  EU topics which could impact SMEs in Wales.

If you would like to find out more, or if you have suggestions for any other EU topics which would benefit you and others, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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CE Marking and Standards back to top
Fact Sheet Series: 5 The Machinery Directive

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 Fact Sheet Series 5 Machinery Directive.doc
Environment back to top
Fact Sheet Series:1 Reach Regulation

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 Fact Sheet Series 1 REACH.doc
Fact Sheet Series: 3 The Waste Batteries & Accumulators Regulations 2009

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 Fact Sheet Series 3 The Waste Batteries & Accumulators Regulations 2009.doc
Fact Sheet Series: 2 Climate Change

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 Fact Sheet Series 2 Climate Change.doc
Eco-Innovation Factsheet
What is the Eco-Innovation Programme? The Eco-innovation funding scheme is an initiative of the European Commission which supports innovative products, services and technologies that can make a better use of our natural resources and reduce Europe's ecological footprint. More Details
 Fact_Sheet - Eco-Innovation.doc
Intelligent Energy Europe Programme Factsheet
What is the Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) Programme? The IEE is a funding scheme for projects dedicated to finding ways of saving energy and encouraging the use of renewable energy sources in Europe. More Details
 Fact_Sheet - Intelligent Energy Europe.doc
Free movement of goods & services back to top
Fact Sheet Series: 6 The Services Directive

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 Fact Sheet Series 6 Services Directive.doc
Social policy & employment back to top
Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) Joint Programme
The objective of the AAL Joint Programme is to enhance the quality of life of older people and strengthen the industrial base in Europe through the use of Information and Communication Technologies. See documentation on the right for information on the 2010 call for proposals, More Details
 Ambient Assisted Living 2010 call TSB eligibility.doc
Structural funds back to top
EUREKA Eurostars

EUREKA Eurostars will run until 2013 and is a pan-European funding mechanism for innovative intensive and research performing SMEs. It is the first European funding and support programme to be specifically dedicated for innovative intensive and research performing SMEs and is open to all sectors. The programmes purpose is to provide funding for market-oriented R & D, specifically with the active participation of R&D performing SME’s. There will be 2 calls from 2011 to 2013 (annually in Feb and Sept).

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 EUREKA Eurostars 2010 eligibility..doc
Intellectual property back to top
Fact Sheet Series: 4 Intellectual Property Rights

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 Fact Sheet Series 4 Intellectual Property Rights.doc