AeroPortal - podpora evropských malých a středních podniků v oblasti leteckého průmyslu

Abstract

The AeroPortal project is created by the merger of the two proposals AeroSME-NET (proposal reference number: FP-213241) and SCRATCH (proposal reference number: FP-200426), submitted in the first call of FP7 as continuations of FP6 successful support actions, respectively AeroSME ? Support for European Aeronautical SMEs and SCRATCH ? Services for SMEs in CollaboRative Aeronautical TeChnical researcH. AeroPortal will build on the respective skills, areas of expertise and acquired know-how of both AeroSME and SCRATCH to fully benefit from the interrelations, the areas of common activities and the full scale coordination. It is the prime objective of AeroPortal to support aeronautical SMEs in advancing their technology base and their competitiveness through participation in European R&TD projects. This is done by creating a single point of reference for information and partner searches and by providing a wide ranging direct support in response to the Aeronautical SME expressed needs for accessing European RTD funds . The identified needs expressed by SMEs deal with: -awareness on EU RTD mechanisms, -help to select the right research idea, -help to find the useful partners, -training on EU matters and proposal preparation, -help to join partnerships of proposals under preparation, -help to prepare a successful proposal, -help in contract negotiation, -support in Project management.