NRP Portugal

MeasureDescriptionCurrentstatus: inpreparation/ in progressExpected results until2010NotesEntrepreneurshipProgramme andEvaluation ofEconomic KnowledgeThis programme aims to foster an entrepreneurial culture, stimulating the formation of new companies by thetransfer of technology, consolidation and growth of international start-ups.Planned actions:- Promotion of links between schools, universities and companies;- Stimulation of focal points within universities to identify research programmes with business potential;- Development of technology management mechanisms which efficiently relate to technological research andcommercialisation;- Intellectual property management;In preparation Being defined- Development of a methodology to develop EBT from intellectual property;- Identification of key areas based on R&D centres of excellenceSupport for femaleentrepreneurshipThis measure incorporates an integrated support system for female entrepreneurs which includes training,consultation on the preparation of business plans and a prize of start-up support. It also incorporatesentrepreneurial network support for activities developed for women.In preparationSupport for qualifiedfemaleentrepreneurshipThis support translates into an allowance of 10% of eligible expense for candidate projects for NSFR R&Dincentives submitted by female entrepreneurs with its own budget provision.In preparationSupport for culturalentrepreneurismIncorporates the development of a post-graduation in management specially directed at cultural and creativesector agents with reference to the qualifications of the corresponding managers after business managementtraining, as well as awarding prizes for innovative and sustainable projects of acknowledged merit in thecultural domain.In preparationPromotion of good practices/ Recognition of SME Excellence19