Event: EU Funding, Success, Pathways and Opportunities
Date: Friday, January 24th, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: PorterShed a Dó, 15 Market St
Join us for a dynamic and engaging event exploring pathways to EU funding, successful projects, and opportunities for regional development. This event will feature expert insights, practical workshops, and inspiring case studies that highlight the power of European funding initiatives.
Gain insights from EU funding experts representing the WDC, WestBIC, and NWRA.
Agenda
9:30 AM – Registration and Networking
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Workshop: Pathways to Funding, Case Studies with WestBIC
Explore key EU funding mechanisms, including European Innovation Council (EIC), EIT, INTERREG, PEACEPLUS, and other Innovation Funding, through concise presentations and real-world case studies
Led by: TBC
Facilitator: Kenny Deery
Learn practical strategies and insights to secure funding and succeed with EU-backed initiatives.
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Break with refreshments with PorterShed Tour (Optional)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Panel Discussion: Navigating EU Structures and Opportunities wiht the Western Development Commission (WDC)
Hear from Maria Walsh (MEP) on EU policy and the European Parliament, Teresa Lennon, (IREO) on the role of the Irish Regions European Office, and an NWRA representative on regional structures.
Facilitator: Marilyn Gaughan Reddan (Galway Culture Comany)
Gain insights into the frameworks and opportunities shaping EU funding and regional development.
Who Should Attend?
This event is tailored for local and regional enterprises, SMEs, regional development professionals, local authorities, and other organisations interested in European funding opportunities
This event is being held in partnership with Galway Culture Company and is part of an overall EU Engagement programme which aims to provide access to and support for EU funding, relationships, partnerships and advice. This also aligns with the first and third strategic objectives of the collaboration between PorterShed and Galway Culture Company’s EU Funding Support Programme, focusing on facilitating EU and international relationships while supporting the cultural and creative sector.
Find out more about PorterShed’s and the Galway Culture Company’s joint EU Funding Support Programme here
We hope to see you there!
