en pwindle@emagine.ie Copyright 2010 2010-09-06T11:32:15+00:00 http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/north_wales/ http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/north_wales/#When:11:32:15Z Ireland Wales Annual Event 2010 - Date for your Diary Date for your Diary Ireland Wales Annual Event 2010 - Environment, Climate Change and Marine Research ; The Benefits and Legacies of  Cross Border Partnerships   The topic of the Ireland Wales Annual Event 2010 is the Environment, Climate Change and Marine Research ;  Priority 2.1 of our Programme activity, and will demonstrate the benefits and legacies of cross-border  partnerships     This half-day event will focus on the Programme’s long history of support for environmental activities  and address climate change issues of common importance to both countries.  The event will include discussion  on project and partnership development, the benefits of cross-border collaboration and the impact of the Ireland  Wales-funded projects (past and present) on the environment.   Whilst the event is focused on organisations in Ireland and Wales with activities linked to climate change  and marine issues the demonstration of the development, benefits and legacies of cross border partnerships  means it will be of interest to any organisation considering applying for EU funding through trans-national  activities.      Date             Friday 5th November 2010 Venue          Llandudno Junction, North Wales Format         Half day of presentations and panel discussion   A formal invitation, agenda and registration details will be available online shortly.    If you have any enquiries, please contact ireland_wales@seregassembly.ie   2010-09-06T11:32:15+00:00 http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/slniw_international_conference_-_september/ http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/slniw_international_conference_-_september/#When:15:07:34Z International Conference on Networks, Learning and Entrepreneurship International Conference on Networks, Learning and Entrepreneurship Aberystwyth, Wales - 15/16 September Key themes of the conference include: • Social capital and networks in entrepreneurship and small businesses • Gender perspectives on networks in small firms • Learning styles in networks • Entrepreneurial learning and social capita • Knowledge transfer through networking • International entrepreneurship and networks • Learning through networks • Social networking in small business • Motivation for joining business networks • Innovation and creativity in networks • Developing international business through networking This joint partner event is being organised as part of the SLNIW project (Priority 1 Theme 2). For more information on this event, please log onto the conference website http://www.slniwconference.co.uk/ or visit the project website www.slniw.com 2010-09-05T15:07:34+00:00 http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/inventorium_health_workshop_wellbeing_of_the_older_person/ http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/inventorium_health_workshop_wellbeing_of_the_older_person/#When:15:01:51Z This event is being organised as part of the Inventorium project (Priority 1 Theme 1). Health Workshop: Wellbeing of the Older Person (Wales) How can technology enrich our later years? How can digital technology help provide better care in old age? Can digital technology help support carers? Over the next few years we may be faced with a choice of doing less or doing smarter. In the best scenario we want to do better. Inventorium provides a first step in the process of inventing new products, systems and processes that will make a difference and make an enterprise. This workshop will bring together service providers, health care professionals, end users, researchers, technologists and other creative thinkers to delve into the future of active living, eHealth and eCare for the elderly and disabled. The workshop will provide the nexus for attendees to explore the many buzz words and phrases in this sector including: active third age, remote patient management, assisted living, telemedicine, telecare, remote diagnosis and on-line support and be guided through the development of ideas and opportunities. Tuesday 14th September, 8.30 - 18.00 Technium CAST, Parc Menai, Bangor. LL57 4HJ For more information or to register to attend this free event, please contact events@inventorium.org or telephone +44(0) 1248 675 013 2010-09-05T15:01:51+00:00 http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/inventorium_mobile_apps_workshop/ http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/inventorium_mobile_apps_workshop/#When:14:47:32Z The Inventorium Project will run a series of Mobile Apps Workshops and are now taking registrations. Inventorium Mobile Apps Workshops (Ireland) - now taking registrations Facilitated by the Inventorium Project team, I-Apps and Android experts 6-7 Sept, Bunclody 25-26 Nov, Kilkenny 27-28 Jan, Maynooth This event is being organised as part of the Inventorium project (Priority 1 Theme 1). For more information or to register for this free event, please email events@inventorium.org or log onto www.inventorium.org The Opportunity Mobile Apps have evolved into commoditised, increasingly essential tools on almost all new mobile phones. Who could have predicated what was possible from mobile devices? The iPhone, iPad and Android offer continuing phenomenal growth potential. These iconic applications offer exceptional opportunities to innovate, incubate and initiate powerful, popular solutions in unheard of volumes. Apple's App Store exceeds 225,000 apps; Android's is now over 70,000, and the forecasted market value is $25 billion by 2014. The Workshop Our exclusive workshops provide you direct access to: Technical experts from industry. Skilled iPhone, iPad and Android developers. Experienced Graphic and Interaction designers. Entrepreneurs and potential backers. Key individuals from: Education, Entertainment, Environment, Health, Tourism sectors. Mobile service user representatives - the reality check team. Facilitated by the Inventorium Team, I-apps & Android experts. Most Suited to Actual, potential, recovering entrepreneurs in the South East. Professionals working in Education, Entertainment,Environment, Health, Tourism. An 'end-user' with a disruptive and demanding perspective on mobile technologies. Individuals willing to invest one evening and one full day to the event. Register now Workshops are restricted to 30 delegates attending one free event. 2010-09-05T14:47:32+00:00 http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/infomation_note_17_-_revised_lead_parner_obligations/ http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/infomation_note_17_-_revised_lead_parner_obligations/#When:14:40:04Z The Lead Partner Obligations have been updated. The Ireland-Wales Programme is constantly looking for ways to improve the payment and control processes, including examining the role played by the Lead Partner. Information Note 16 set out changes to procedures for submission of files, explaining that with effect from 1st August 2010 (in summary): All Statements of Expenditure must be submitted firstly to the Lead Partner. The Lead Partner must ensure that all files are being submitted in good order. If the Lead Partner is satisfied that all SoE’s are ready to be submitted to the JTS, they must  be submitted together. When SoE’s are received, they will first go through a basic acceptance check, and if in order,  they will be queued for Control work, and payment of 50% of the total claimed will be made. If any Project file is unacceptable, all Project files will be delayed while this is rectified. We are now pleased to announce some further amendments: The Payment rate will increase from 50% to 60% of the total on the Statement of  Expenditure. Payment will be made to the Lead Partner on behalf of all partners, when all files for the  project have been received and found to be acceptable. Please see Information Note 17 in full for further details.   2010-09-05T14:40:04+00:00 http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/julie_harris_-_what_can_the_www_do_for_you/ http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/julie_harris_-_what_can_the_www_do_for_you/#When:15:10:26Z Julie Harris - what can the www do for you? Julie Harris - what can the www do for you? Julie Harris CEO of COSMIC, will talk as part of Anglesey Business Week to share her skills and experiences with social entrepreneurs and enterprises about how to unlock the power of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. Date              23 September Location       The Trearddur Bay Hotel, Lon Isallt, Trearddur Bay, Isle of Anglesey LL65 2UN Time             6.30pm This event is being organised as part of the WINSENT project (Priority 1 Theme 1). RSVP by 17 September to Vona Law, WINSENT Project Manager at vona@WINSENT.eu or tel +44 (0)1824 706911 or visit the project website at www.winsent.eu   2010-09-01T15:10:26+00:00 http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/call_5_provisional_arrangements/ http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/call_5_provisional_arrangements/#When:14:24:04Z It is envisaged that Call 5 will open February 1st 2011, with a closing date of March 31st 2011. It is envisaged that Call 5 will open February 1st 2011, with a closing date of March 31st 2011. The shape and format of the call will be contingent on a number of factors, including: The outcomes of Round 4 The outcome of the Programme interim evaluation The outcome of the re-budgeting exercise in relation to approved projects As the Ireland Wales Programme passes the mid way point in its lifecycle, commitment levels are in excess of 65%. The amount of grant aid sought in Round 5 may exceed the available funds, leading to a situation of competitive bidding. 2010-09-01T14:24:04+00:00 http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/green_communities/ http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/green_communities/#When:11:59:37Z Version 3 of the Welsh National Rules on the Eligibility of Expenditure (the 'Rules') is now available. Version 3 of the Welsh National Rules on the Eligibility of Expenditure (the 'Rules') is now available and can be located on the WEFO website. A Welsh language Version 3 of the 'Rules', will be available on the WEFO website by Friday 27 August 2010. The 'Rules' have been updated to account for recent changes to European Structural Funds Regulations and to better address implementation methods experienced to date within the 2007-2013 Programmes.  In particular, new sections have been added in respect of: Financial Engineering Instruments - section 1.8 Cross Cutting Themes - section 1.12 Energy efficiency in housing - section 4.3.5 Redundancy - section 4.4.1 Simplified Costs - section 4.4.8 Please note a threshold change has also been incorporated for 'Equipment - ESF specific', raising from £1,000 per item (inclusive of VAT) to £1,300 per item (inclusive of VAT). There has been no change to the Irish National Eligibility Rules on foot of the Welsh update.  Both sets of Rules are available in the Information Centre: Information Note 3 - Welsh National Rules on Eligibility Information Note 6 - Irish National Eligibility Rules 2010-08-20T11:59:37+00:00 http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/test/ http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/test/#When:14:09:26Z Roger Seddon, North Wales Development Officer, is moving office.  From Monday 20th September, Roger will be contactable from the new Welsh Assembly Government offices at Llandudno Junction . Roger's new contact details from 20th September will be: Welsh Assembly Government Sarn Mynach Llandudno Junction LL31 9RZ Tel: +44 (0) 300 062 5600 Roger's email address will remain the same. Email: roger.seddon@wales.gsi.gov.uk   2010-08-19T14:09:26+00:00 http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/strategic_call_update/ http://www.irelandwales.ie/site/strategic_call_update/#When:12:06:26Z The Programme Monitoring Committee approved two new projects under the Strategic Call for Proposals.  The recently closed pilot Call attracted three strategic project applications.  The Call was an additional pilot Round to the current call process.  The call aimed to complement the Programme’s existing series of calls for proposals and to ensure that the Programme has a mix of projects that are generated on both a bottom-up and top-down basis.  The Strategic Round sought projects in the range of €3-€5 million. The partnership was asked to demonstrate that their application addresses all of the following key criteria: Highly developed levels of cross border cooperation Clear relevance with the Programme’s Priorities and Themes Strategic impact beyond the life of the Ireland Wales funding Originality – It represents a chance to shape discussions regarding policy development in areas directly relevant to the programme. Ability to commence operations speedily and spend to profile from the beginning The role of the Strategic Call for the Ireland Wales Programme is due to be evaluated and the outcome of this will determine whether future such calls will be announced. 2010-08-18T12:06:26+00:00