Ethekwini Municipality’s Business Support, Markets and Durban Tourism Unit in partnership with the National Directorate of International Relations of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation invites SMEs in ICT and Agro processing, interested in participating in the Iinternational Seminar on Business Cooperation.

 

 

The International Seminar on Business Cooperation Towards Productive Integration will take place in Argentina; Buenos Aires on the 16 - 18 November 2011.  The seminar will be attended by businessmen from Spain, Italy, Israel and South Africa in various areas of industry.  The activities will include the presentation of the International NRA Line as a financing instrument for SMEs in Argentina to participate in cooperation projects with third country companies as well as conducting business rounds between domestic and foreign entrepreneurs.

 

 

The purpose of the seminar is to bring together the technology-based national SMEs in order to generate joint projects that will develop innovative products or services. It will also assist SMEs to enhance their business skills, explore international partnerships and markets. 

Selected SMEs are expected to pay a commitment fee of 10% of the total costs which includes; accommodation, food and transportation during the conference.  All other expenses will be borne by the SME.

 

Interested SMEs that meet the criteria are requested to submit their business profiles or contact Celiwe Nsibande: 031 311 4557; email nsibandec@durban.gov.za. 

 

Shortlisted candidates will be visited in their work stations as part of the adjudication process.