Promoting exports to International NGOs

Join us for an enlightening hybrid event on October 3, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EEST) as we embark on a journey to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Central Baltic region to tap into the vast 20-billion-dollar annual market of procurements from renowned international non-governmental and intergovernmental organisations such as the United Nations, Red Cross, IMF, the World Bank etc.

You will learn about the possibilities of participating in the procurement processes of CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research) and ESA (European Space Agency) and listen to other companies’ success stories.

Target group: small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Agenda:
9:45 Gathering, coffee

10:00 Introduction of the INGO project – Martin Goroško, Business Service Manager, Tehnopol

10:05 Procurement opportunities in CERN – Robert Aare, Industry Liaison Officer of Estonia in CERN, Estonian Business and Innovation Agency

10:25 Experience in CERN procurement process – Lauri Stern, Sales Manager, Harju Elekter Estonia, Sales Manager

10:45 European Space Agency’s procurement system – Tõnis Eerme, ESA Industrial Coordinator in Estonia

11:05 Experience in CERN procurement process – Eva Laanemäe, Regional Manager at Radius Machining OÜ

11:25 Geneva, the home of international institutions – Karin Voodla, Policy Officer, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Estonia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva

11:35-12:00 Networking on site

Event Highlights:
🌐 Unlocking Opportunities: Learn about the immense potential and possibilities for your company to enter the procurement processes of international NGOs and intergovernmental organisations.

🚀 Successful Bidding: Gain insights and strategies for successful bidding, ensuring your company stands out in the competitive landscape.

🤝 Networking: Connect with project partner representatives and fellow SMEs experienced in this field, fostering valuable collaborations and knowledge sharing.

✈️ Global Exposure: Discover how a select group of SMEs will be taken to international NGO events, providing firsthand exposure to open calls, NGO representatives, and opportunities to present innovative solutions.

🌟 Mentoring and Support: Understand how the project will work closely with a range of NGO innovation and incubation programs, offering mentorship to SMEs from the Central Baltic area to successfully enter these programs.

🌎 Global Impact: For international NGOs and stakeholders, this project presents a neutral partner with a dedicated budget, aimed at facilitating communication and introducing innovative solutions to NGOs. Our project consortium spans four different countries, ensuring a broad and inclusive approach.

Event Details:
📆 Date: October 3, 2023

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EEST)

📍 Location: Room Saturn at Tehnopol Science and Business Park (Teaduspargi 6/1, Tallinn).
You can also join online. Register above, and we’ll provide you with details about the broadcast so you won’t miss it!

About Us:
The “Promoting Exports to International NGOs” project is a 3.5-year initiative funded by the Central Baltic Interreg Programme. Our partner consortium includes Turku Science Park and Business Tampere from Finland, Tallinn Science and Business Park Tehnopol from Estonia, Latvian IT Cluster, and RISE from Sweden.

Contact Information:
For more information about this event or the INGO project, please do not hesitate to contact us at katrin.senkevits@tehnopol.ee