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Multiplier Event for TIMS Project in Athens

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:13:00 +0000

On March 14, 2024 in Athens, Sigma Business Network hosted a Multiplier Event for TIMS Erasmus+ Project. The event, attended by 25 participants, focused on Training in Innovation Management System for Sustainable SMEs.

The conference took place by SIGMA and presented among others the results of the TIMS project. A key feature of the event was the introduction of an educational platform for Innovation Managers and SMEs. This platform is designed to teach about implementing Risk Management measures, crucial in today’s rapidly changing.

The results of the TIMS Project presented were:

a Tailored Sell-Assessment Tool for Innovation Management (IM), dedicated to ISO 56000 series;
a Competence Matrix based on Innovation Management ISO series, using the EQF approach and a EU micro-credentials approach;
a Training in Innovation Management System – TIMS COURSE – composed of a set of innovative learning-centred materials and methodologies, adapted to f2f and online modalities;
a conceptual Handbook for “Innovation Managers” with:

State Analysis Assessment regarding the ability of companies to adapt Innovation Processes;
inspirational case studies and “to-be solved- case-studies”;
Risk and Change theories (ISO 31000);
a collection of existent Innovation Assessment tools;
an “Innovation Strategy” to help “Innovation Agents” in SMEs & micro-enterprises.

Questionnaire for Innovation Management and Interview Experts’

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000

In the context of the Project TIMS, we conduct a Europe-wide online Assessment and an Interview for Experts by utilizing questionnaires on Innovation Management, targeting mainly SMEs regarding risks, opportunities, and challenges.

We would like you to spare some of your time (about 15 minutes) to answer these questionnaires, and your answers will remain Anonymous. The collected questionnaires will be analysed, and results will be used to help our team through this ΚΑ220 Erasmus+ project to formulate a methodology that will be assisting SMEs for their Innovation Management.

We do thank you for your participation and contribution on this important initiative!

4th Transnational Project Meeting TIMS

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000

As a partner of the Erasmus+ project “Training in Innovation Management System for Sustainable SMEs” (TIMS), Sigma Business Network participated in the 4th Transnational Project Meeting and the C2-Learning Activity on October 2nd to 8th in Saragosa, hosted by STPC.

Thirteen participants from the seven partner organizations coming from seven countries (Latvia, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Austria, Romania, Nigeria) attended the meeting.

SMEs constitute the 99% of all enterprises in EU. TIMS aims to help them understand the undeniably importance of innovation, to stay competitive. The project is based on the ISO 56006 and will help all the SMEs regardless of their sector or size to stay innovative and competitive.

The recent meeting spanned two segments. The initial five days were dedicated to an in-depth training on the implementation of Innovation Management System. This included tools and methodologies for fostering Innovation Partnerships, Idea Management, Intellectual Property Management, and Strategic Intelligence Management.

Following the training, we delved into the core aspects of the project, highlighting key takeaways, and outlining the forthcoming steps to ensure the project’s success. This update showcases our commitment to driving innovation and steering the project towards its goals.

TIMS goes practical-2nd TPM in Portugal!

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

As a partner of the 2-year Erasmus+ project “Training in Innovation Management System for Sustainable SMEs” (TIMS), Sigma Business Network participated in the 2nd Transnational Project Meeting and the Learning Activities on November 14th to 17th in Lisbon, hosted by ISQ.

Sixteen participants from the seven partner organizations coming from seven European countries (Latvia, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Austria, Romania, Nigeria) attended the meeting.

SMEs constitute the 99% of all enterprises in EU. TIMS aims to help them understand the undeniably importance of innovation, in order to stay competitive. The project is based on the ISO 56000 and will help all the SMEs regardless of their sector or size to stay innovative and competitive.

The meeting consisted of two parts. During the first three days the first learning activity was discussed, having as main objective the presentation of the learning outcomes, approaching, and training the partners on how to write learning outcomes. This resulted in the definition of learning outcomes for the TIMS Competence Matrix, based on the CEN/TS 56000 series. After the meeting, the main points of the project were discussed and presented, as well as the next steps to be taken to better conduct the project.

Partners

TOURNIS SYMVOULEFTIKI EE-Greece
Latvijas Kvalitates biedriba-Latvia
INSTITUTO DE SOLDADURA E QUALIDADE-Portugal
INTERNATIONAL SOFTWARE-EXPERTS FORCOLLABORATIVE NETWORKS I.S.C.N. GESMBH-Austria
SOLUCIONES TECNO-PROFESIONALES CONSULTING-Spain
AGENTIA PENTRU DEZVOLTARE REGIONALASUD-MUNTENIA-Romania
Deloris Mundo Limited-Nigeria