enterprise europe network london westminster, 03 rd october 2013
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Enterprise Europe Network London
Westminster, 03rd October 2013
Enterprise Europe Network London
• EEN London Consortium
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Enterprise Europe Network ID
• Largest network for business support in the world: 53 countries and more than 600 partner organisations
http://portal.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/about/branches
How do we help SMEs
• Technology Transfer / Partner Search (BBS database) Online database for Technology Offers and Requests
• Commercial Opportunities (BCD database) Partners for manufacturing, distributing, franchising, sub-contracting,
transport and logistics, trade intermediaries, supplier, etc
• Access to EU Funding for R&D&I Several Programmes: FP7, Eurostars, CIP (Eco-Innovation & IEE), National
Schemes (TSB, NPL, etc.)
How do we help SMEs
• Access to Finance Enabling Capital Provisions and Matching SMEs with Capital Providers
• Brokerage Events and Company Missions Matchmaking event with pre-booked bilateral meetings at the biggest
European Fairs (e.g. Medica, Hannover Mess, CeBIT, Ecobuild)
• Local Events Events in London specially designed for our SME clients
How do we help SMEs
• Direct work with the European Commission Sector Groups, Working groups and Committees that we are part of.
• EU Information service (newsletter & special editions): Legislation, Policies, Funding, Market opportunities, Public procurement.
• Have Your Say In Europe A platform for all SME’s to have their say in Europe
1. Technology Transfer &
Partner Search
EEN London support
Technology Transfer / Partner Search
Technology
• Enterprise Europe Network supports for SMEs (free): Find the latest innovative technologies License their own innovations Enter into joint development arrangements with appropriate partners across
Europe Find the latest innovative technologies.
• SMEs get Innovation Support by the EEN though: Technology Database with 4000 technology cooperation offers and requests Technology e-Alert notifying the receiver of new innovations in their sector Technology Promotion (offer or request) in over 40 countries
Technology Database: Tech profiles
Technology Transfer / Partner Search
• The Database: http://portal.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/services/technology-transfer
• How can a client use and benefit from it:
• Partners for technical co-operation, new product /process development, licencing, transfer of know-how, strategic alliances
Submit a profile (Offer/Request)
Search w/ Keywords
Receive E-Alerts
Tech profiles (in sum)
Technology Transfer / Partner Search
• Tech Offer: if your client develops a technology or an innovation and wishes to make it available to end-users
• Tech Request: if your client needs to find one or several partner(s) who will transfer the technology or know-how needed.
• Technological Agreements
License Agreement Technical Cooperation Joint venture
Commercial Agreement with Technical Assistance
Manufacturing Agreement (Subcontracting & Co-contracting)
2. Commercial Partner Search
EEN London support
Commercial Partner Search
Business Cooperation Database (BCD)
Internal database
For companies looking for partners:
Manufacturing Distribution Franchising
Transport & Logistics Trade Intermediaries Suppliers
Business Cooperation Database (BCD)
• Profile inserted in the Database
• Specific request with EEN colleagues (Intranet)
3. Access to Funding & Finance
EEN London support
Support with R&D Grant Schemes
Access to Funding
So how do we support the companies?
1:1 support from idea to proposal submission
Support with Contract Negotiations
Partner Search for funding proposals
Access to funding opportunities (Partner Requests)
Tailored workshops & seminars on specific calls/programmes
Access to Funding
Support for SMEs in H2020
• A new dedicated SME instrument under H2020
to be used across all Societal Challenges and Industrial technologies
Aim: fill gaps in funding for early-stage, high-risk research and innovation by SMEs, as well as stimulating breakthrough innovations.
Access to Funding
Support for SMEs in H2020
• A new dedicated SME instrument under H2020
to be used across all Societal Challenges and Industrial technologies
Aim: fill gaps in funding for early-stage, high-risk research and innovation by SMEs, as well as stimulating breakthrough innovations.
Access to Funding
SME instrument
Access to Funding
SME Instrument
Successful completion of one stage will allow an SME to move on to the next, each stage will be open to all SMEs.
EEN support:
“Relying on existing SME support networks, notably the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a mentoring scheme shall be provided to beneficiaries so as to accelerate impact from funding under the SME instrument.”
Access to Funding
4. Brokerage Events, Company Missions and Local Workshops
EEN London support
Brokerage Events• Matchmaking events with pre-booked bilateral meetings at the
biggest European Fairs (e.g. Medica, Hannover Mess, MWC, SIAL)
• Simple Method 1st: Registration and submission of profiles 2nd: Selection of face-to-face meetings 3rd: Meetings take place
Brokerage Events
• ICT 2013: Create, Connect, Grow, in Vilnius on 6-8 Nov 2013
Face 2 Face Meetings at H2020 conference ICT 2013: http://www.b2match.eu/ict2013
The event will focus on Horizon 2020 and includes:• Conference,
• exhibition
• networking sessions
• investment forum
• activities for students and young researchers.
More info: Contact EEN LONDON
Events in London
• Specially designed for targeted group of companies Funding (How to apply, call specifics)
Access to Finance
Innovation Management
Crowdfunding
Internationalisation
IPR
Etc.
In sum, EEN can help your clients with:
SME
Tech Transfer / Partner Search
Matchmaking Events
Access to Finance
Commercial Partner Search
Access to Funding
Specialised events in London
Targeted Company Missions / Market Visits
