Project
AEROPORTAL - Support for European Aeronautical SMEs
Funding origin:
European
Funding sources:
DG RTD
STRIA Roadmaps:
Other ()
Transport mode:
Airborne
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Project website:
CORDIS link:
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/200426
Duration:
Start date: 01/12/2007,
End date: 31/05/2010
Status: Finished
Funding details:
Total cost:
€1 500 000
EU Contribution:
€1 500 000
Overview
Background & policy context:
AEROPORTAL was a consortium of experts in European technology funding in Aeronautics who offered their services free of charge to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
AEROPORTAL was funded by the European Commission, coordinated by the AEROSPACE and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) and co-managed by EURO INTER, the former SCRATCH coordinator.
Objectives:
The AEROPORTAL project was created by the merger of the two support actions AeroSME and SCRATCH. It was the prime objective of AEROPORTAL to support aeronautical SMEs in advancing their technology base and their competitiveness through participation in European RTD projects.
Methodology:
What did AEROPORTAL offer? The project offered:
- Information on European technology programmes for aeronautics for SMEs;
- An electronic newsletter;
- An on-line database of European aeronautics SMEs;
- On-site visits by experts analysing SMEs individual funding opportunities;
- Support to join proposals under preparation;
- Support in turning an idea into a project proposal;
- Support in proposal writing and partner search;
- Organisation of local workshops;
- Training activities and workshops for industry and local bodies.
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