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Request for proposals for EU Clusters/ Support Organizations to Design and Deliver Capacity to Strengthen the Clusters Internal and External Fundraising Capacities, in Line with the Aim of Promoting Niche Technology Products and Outsourcing Services, and Participation in Events and Exhibitions Cluster Connect Mission Call for Spanish Hosting Organizations - Eu Clusters Closing Date: Sunday, 16. Feb 2025 Intervention Sector(s): Training & Capacity Building Remuneration range: > 6000 (USD) Duration of Contract: 4 Months Context & Background About Berytech: Berytech is a leading organization in the Entrepreneurial Eco-system in Lebanon, that aims to provide a conducive environment for the creation and development of startups, through incubation, business support, counseling, funding, networking, and company hosting, hence taking part in the economic revival of the country, participating in wealth and job creation, and retaining graduates and high-level skills in Lebanon. About Euromed Clusters Forward: ECF is a 4-year project that aims at establishing and improving clusters legal policies, strengthening clusters capacity & regional cooperation, and strengthening regional value chains. Berytech is the implementing partner of ECF in Lebanon, that is funded by the European Union and coordinated by Anima Investment Network with 3 implementing partners and 9 affiliates from the Euromed region. About Cluster Connect Mission (CCM): Cluster Connect is a short-term exchange activity between clusters and support organizations from similar or different industrial ecosystems. It involves twinning, matchmaking and knowledge sharing activities, and peer learning between a South Mediterranean cluster the Visitor and a host organization from South Mediterranean and European countries the Host. We are seeking well established EU clusters/ support organizations to design and deliver capacity to strengthen the Clusters internal and external fundraising capacities, in line with the aim of promoting niche technology products and outsourcing services, and participation in events and exhibitions. Support will be given to the Cluster manager and 2 staff members from the Palestinian Cluster in the ICT sector for 3 months virtually and in the host country. Cluster background information: The Cluster was established some 25 years ago and has almost 200 members. Important focus points of the Cluster are generating ICT jobs for firms working for international companies and developing the potential of the ICT startup cluster. The cluster is primarily (but not exclusively) interested in the Middle East market. The CCM will equip the cluster with the skills and capacity to: Strengthen the fundraising strategy of the cluster and support them in securing long-term funding sources for the organization itself. Connect the members of the cluster to new funding channels and introduce them to new investment models. Create the fundaments for establishing a new unit within the organization aimed at facilitating access to capital, investment and business opportunities for the members. Scope of work The Host will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive series of workshops, trainings consultancy services, site visits, facilitating the attendance to fairs/exhibitions (if any). Based on a needs assessment conducted with the Visitor, the TOR is divided into 4 main components: Component 1: funding the cluster organization Benchmark funding strategies of similar cluster organizations. Formulate recommendations for new funding strategies. Develop an implementation plan for the proposed funding strategy. Provide step-by-step guidelines, timelines, and resource requirements for integration into current operations. Component 2: funding for cluster members Provide an overview of funding opportunities for the internationalization of ICT companies from Palestine. Develop training materials how the Cluster can support their members to access these fundings Component 3: develop a funding support unit Identify and compare funding support units in similar organizations. Propose recommendations for funding support activities (organizational design, actual activities, business model). Develop an implementation plan for the proposed support unit. Provide step-by-step guidelines, timelines, and resource requirements for integration into current operations. Component 4: Travel mission: Organize and implement the travel mission of up to 3 cluster staff/members to the host country for a maximum of 4 nights/5 days. expected deliverables Support materials: templates, presentation, and resources for participants to use during and after the workshops. Agenda: for activities of each of the 4 components including virtual and in-person training, workshops, consultancy services, benchmarking studies and visits for 3 months. Attendance: attendance sheet of the visitor to different activities. Travel mission: booking and invoices of flight tickets, accommodation, and other costs of all travelling participants. Implementation plan: concerning the funding strategy for the own organization Implementation plan: concerning the funding strategy for the cluster members. Implementation plan: concerning a funding support unit. Visit reports: report on the visits organized and their outcomes. Activity report: for participating in an exhibition/fair. Final report: sessions given and final outcomes of the CCM submitted to Berytech. Timeline: The CCM will be implemented from the beginning of January 2025 until the end of April 2025. The travel mission of up to 3 cluster staff/members to the host country shall occur within the mission timeline. The final report should be delivered by June 30th , 2025 at the latest. Qualifications Cluster in ICT sector. Experience in securing grants, fundraising, or financial assistance and management. Familiarity with public and private funding sources. Track record in supporting entrepreneurial activities, startups, and developing innovation ecosystems. Experience in designing and implementing capacity building programs on ICT. Background in providing business support services, such as strategy, governance, business models and market research. Broad knowledge of ICT trends. How to apply To apply, please submit your proposal (technical and financial), agenda of activities, along with your resume and work/ project portfolio by email to: procurement@berytech.org before February 16, 2025, BoD with the subject: Cluster Connect Mission Batch 2 CCM1. The Application should include: Technical proposal describing the methodology, content and timeline of the mission including travel mission details. Financial proposal describing the costs incurred in preparing and providing the mission, including the costs of the travel ticket and accommodation of the cluster staff in the Host country. The financial proposal shall be quoted in EURO. Every component should have an allocated budget. CVs of the individuals involved in the mission. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted by End of February 2025. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/berytech/calls/cluster-connect-mission-call-spanish-hosting-organizations-eu-clusters
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