The Nordic-Baltic Mobility and Network Programme for Business and Industry is established for the period 2009-2013 to promote and strengthen economic cooperation, entrepreneurship and innovation development in the NB8 countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. » Who can apply? Individuals and groups representing: small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), including one-man businesses, with special focus on creative and innovative industries business incubators at universities, colleges, institutions etc. government officials in public authorities working on business framework conditions business organisations. NB! Activities supported by the programme require participation of minimum three NB8 countries, of these at least one Nordic and one Baltic. The programme covers up to 70% of the costs related to travel, accommodation and network activities.   » Eligible forms of activity Network and cluster facilitating activities, such as seminars and workshops with the aim to strengthen cooperation within the priority areas of the programme Study visits Internships On the job-training » Requirements for mobility to more than one country Mobility activity should involve at least three NB8 countries (including the autonomous regions of Greenland, Faroe Islands, Åland) and fit one of the following  descriptions: Nordic-Baltic mobility to at least two countries. Example: Nordic delegations visit min. two Baltic countries or Baltic delegations visit min. two Nordic countries, as appropriate. Inter-Nordic or inter-Baltic mobility is not eligible for funding. Network mobility to one country for at least three parties, i.e minimum participation of 2 different Nordic and 1 Baltic countries or, alternatively, 1 Nordic and 2 different Baltic countries (NB 2+1 or 1+2).  » Programme objectives promotion of regional business development and cluster cooperation promotion of networking cooperation on innovative projects experience exchange on best practices in respect of business practice, business culture and business ethics as well as harmonisation of rules and standards, particularly in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) coordination of joint Nordic-Baltic utilisation of different EU funds and project financing technology transfer for mutual benefit support of long term activities.   » Application forms  application form for Individual applicants. Please enclose the following documents (scanned): - a letter of recommendation from the employer - a confirmation regarding co-financing  - a letter of confirmation from each host enterprise/organisation. application form for Group applications + each participant of the group should additionally fill out Annex to group application. Please enclose the following documents (scanned): - a letter of recommendation from the employer    - a confirmation regarding co-financing - a letter of confirmation from each host enterprise/organisation. NB! All documents must be submitted in English by 31 March 2010. Completed application forms and all the supporting documents (scanned) must be e-mailed as attached files (preferably to a single message) to business.industry@norden.lv. Report form (after the completion of the project) » More information FAQ see Guidelines of the Nordic-Baltic Mobility and Network Programme for Business and Industry 2009-2013 projects supported in 2009: first call and second call » Contact us The Nordic-Baltic Mobility and Network Programme for Business and Industry is administered by the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Latvia. Contact person: Kārlis Valters, ph.  +371 67213231 , business.industry@norden.lv  » Looking for cooperation partners? Join our Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Business and Industry group on LinkedIn, expand your contact network, and stay informed about the latest developments in the programme..