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Leonardo da Vinci

Project No 2005/CY/05/B/F/PP-167.501

Integrated Development of Entrepreneurial Achievers

I.D.E.A.

Kick-off meeting: 24-25 October 2005

Larnaca, Cyprus

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ΚΑΛΩΣ ΟΡΙΣΑΤΕ ΣΤΗΝ ΚΥΠΡΟ

WELCOME TO CYPRUS

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ΧΑΡΤΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΥΡΩΠΗΣ

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ΧΑΡΤΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ

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MAP OF LARNACA

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Flamingos in Larnaca Salt Lake

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Flamingos in Larnaca Salt Lake

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SOFE – School of Entrepreneurs

IDEA – Integrated Development of Entrepreneurial Achivers

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SOFE IDEA = ΣΟΦΗ ΙΔΕΑ

In Greek means Wise Idea!!

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The Consortium consists of 9 Partners from 9 Countries

Part No

Country Code

Represented by

P1 CY Yiannis Fessas

P2 CZ Rudolf Klancik

P3 EL Dimitris Karaboulas

P4 IT Erberto Sandon

P5 NO Dag Ofstad

P6 DE Marion Mienert

P7 RO Nicolae Danut Ilea

P8 UK Linda Kenny/Dave Wilcock

P9 MT Angele Guiliano/Maryrose Francica

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Proposes to develop the model of a programme of structured instruction for practicing or budding entrepreneurs which, when implemented, will lead to a recognized qualification outside the formal educational system of the traditional schools of entrepreneurship which are available at the secondary and tertiary levels of education.

The proposed model of structured knowledge acquisition will comprise of a collection of courses which will be interrelated within their level and which will be connected with other similar courses at other levels so that they form prerequisites for advancement.

OUR PROJECT ………….

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E N T R E P R E N E U R? ? ? ? ? ?

Marketplace Jungle and the

real world

Haphazardly organized and presented good (and bad) courses

Entrepreneur with limited time and budget bombarded with course promotional material

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Haphazardly organized and presented good (and bed) courses

IDEA

SYSTEM

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Marketplace Jungle and

the real world

Setting of competency levels,

comprehensive syllabi and presentation

order ENTREPRENEUR

Knowledge valuing system

Entrepreneur with limited time and budget confronted with the choice to go through an

organized system of knowledge acquisition

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There are many bits and pieces, which must be put together in order to produce and market the “product” of “going into business” efficiently and effectively.

A new incumbent in the business world could lose enthusiasm and focus if not assisted to foresee mistakes that he/she does not need to make. The "School's" mission is to provide the knowledge that will help "clear the path to success".

The School of Entrepreneurs is a concept and not a physical training establishment.

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In simple terms our project will attempt to put ORDER IN CHAOS!

May GOD HELP US!

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The ultimate objective of this project is the formation of an organization for the

commercial exploitation of the system which we will set up.

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Trainee Entrepreneur (“Student”)

Certificates

Elementary Intermediate Advanced

IDEA System Agency/local

Administration

Course Delivery Systems

Systems

Competence Assessment

Systems

Contact

Student and logbook with prescribed

training modules

OptionalAdvancement or refreshing

Logbook showing

successful completion of

prescribed modules

Schematic description of the concept of the

“Integrated Development of Entrepreneurial Achievers”

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• If our organizations want to participate in a company where it may have further financial obligations .

• The percentages of ownership in such a compnay which may not bear any relationship to the distribution of this project’s budget.

So there will be a stage of the project, not too far away, that we will be called to decide:

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Presentation by each Partner

The organization

The role in the project

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•Dr Y. Fessas was born in Paphos in 1948. He obtained his BSc in Chemical Engineering from UMIST, his MSc from Leeds University in the UK and his PhD from Clarkson University in the USA. He is a consulting chemical, food and environmental engineer since 1973 and is the founder-manager of Proplan Ltd which provides services to industry, Government and other organizations. He is also the founder and Director of Promitheas Business Innovation Centre Ltd, a company 33% owned by Proplan, and set up in order to run the Promitheas business incubator in Cyprus.

Partner No 1 – Dr Yiannis Fessas

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Proplan is a business consultancy engaged primarily in innovation management through technical and organo-technical projects. It is a prime “mover and shaker” in the promotion of entrepreneurship in Cyprus and is a major shareholder and the initiator of the “Promitheas Business Innovation Center”, Cyprus first officially approved business incubator. Proplan participates either directly or indirectly in a number of European Networks on entrepreneurship, the promotion of innovation and the promotion of Industry / University links. Proplan provides regular training programs for entrepreneurs through the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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PROPLAN LTD

• Facilities: Own building with laboratory, library and pilot plant capabilities(currently under expansion)

• Projects: Industrial studies and designs Environmental Impact Assessments

Training of Entrepreneurs

• Interests: Entrepreneurship development Industrial R+D on wastes and pollution control

Development of Small Project Ideas

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PROPLAN LTD

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PROPLAN LTD