As project and programme managers, Beta supports commercial organisations, the public sector and research communities to collaborate and to develop and deliver innovative projects. With its long, successful track record, Beta provides consultancy and expert advice, access to public and European funding, specialist consultant placements and business support.

Recognised and respected by businesses, the research community and public sector organisations around the globe, Beta has earned a reputation as a vital hub of expertise and knowledge.

This is your opportunity to come along and learn for yourself the various types of project, initiatives and opportunities that can be funded through a successful bid.
 
The key areas that Beta will cover are;
 
Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)

FP7 is funding scheme set-up and administered by the European Commission to build europe's research knowledge and capacity. Framework Programmes have been the main financial tools through which the European Union supports research and development activities since 1984, it covers almost all scientific disciplines. Currently at the Seventh Programme (FP7) is the largest research funding available in the world totalling around €50 billion, designed to increase knowledge and competitiveness within the EU.

LIFE+

The LIFE+ programme is the EU’s financial instrument supporting environmental and nature conservation projects throughout the EU. Unlike FP7 which is concerned with funding research actions, LIFE+ addresses implementing key EU Environmental policies, bridging the gap between research and implementation. LIFE+ aims at co-funding actions in the field of nature conservation (LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity) as well as in other fields of the environment that are of European interest (LIFE+ Environment and Governance). A third component of LIFE+ aims specifically at co-funding information and communication activities for the environment (LIFE+ Information and Communication).

Other Opportunities

If there is time Beta will also touch on other Environmental related EU funds such as CIP Eco-Innovation and Intelligent Energy Europe.