Who can apply?

Individuals and groups representing:

* small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), including one-man businesses, with special focus on creative and innovative industries
* business incubators at universities, colleges, institutions etc.
* government officials in public authorities working on business framework conditions
* representatives of business organisations.

NB! Activities supported by the programme require participation of minimum three NB8 countries, of these at least one Nordic and one Baltic.

Eligible forms of activity

* Network and cluster facilitating activities, such as seminars and workshops
* Study visits
* Internships
* On the job-training

The application round is open until 31 March 2010.
All information available on the website of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Latvia (under “Grant Programs”).

* The programme covers up to 70% of the costs related to travel, accommodation and networkactivities.