ESEP Download Resources : UP-date April 2010
Welcome to the April 2010 issue of UP-date, the e-Newsletter for the Lowlands and Uplands Scotland Programmes
PROGRAMME NEWS
ERDF Project Announcements – Third Round
Scottish Government has announced funding awards of over £30 million to projects in the Lowlands and Uplands Scotland ERDF Programme 2007-2013 that will be directed towards Scotland's economic recovery through programmes to safeguard and create jobs.
Under the Third Round of funding a total of 35 projects across Lowlands and Uplands Scotland will benefit from the new allocations under the European Regional Development Fund Programme. Lists of funded projects are available for download from the this website .
Support for small businesses
European funding of more than £4.7 million is being invested in initiatives to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the creation of 580 new jobs across Scotland. On a visit to life sciences company Biopta last week, First Minister Alex Salmond said that the new allocations from the European Regional Development Fund will strengthen Scotland's economic recovery by investing in programmes that offer advice and assistance to new and small businesses across Scotland.
Read the full press release on the Scottish Government website .
Investment in research and innovation
European funding of more than £9.3 million is being invested in new projects that will harness the economic potential of Scotland's world-leading research base and support the creation of 740 jobs, First Minister Alex Salmond announced on Monday. On a visit to the University of Aberdeen, Mr Salmond said that new allocations of the European Regional Development Fund will be invested in projects that strengthen links between Scotland's research base and business community by commercialising knowledge.
Read the full press release on the Scottish Government website .
Cash for job creation
Around £17.4 million is to be invested in urban regeneration and rural development projects including new business parks, training centres and the renewable energy industry, helping to create around 950 new Scottish jobs. Finance Secretary John Swinney said cash from the European Regional Development Fund, allocated by the Scottish Government, would help sustain employment around Scotland, boost economic recovery prospects and assist with the development of a low carbon economy.
Read the full press release on the Scottish Government website .
