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Marina Donohoe presentation at IDEAGEN 2, CarlowTRANSCRIPT
Enterprise Ireland Accelerating the growth of Irish companies in world markets
IDEAGEN – Carlow
November 19th 2009
Enterprise Ireland’s offer to clients is both financial and non-financial.
Enterprise Ireland works as a partner to support you to Plan your strategy and development Develop capabilities and skills Access overseas markets and new technologies Finance start-up, growth and innovation projects
Key strategic targets 2008-2010
Enterprise Ireland CleanTech Focus
Growing the Sector
“For Ireland to be considered a global centre and leader in
CleanTech in niche areas and for EI clients to be central to that
reputation
Improving Sustainable
Development across all key clients
Improving Companies Green Credentials and Competitiveness
Range of Financial and Soft Supports
CleanTech – The Opportunity…..
New Regulation around Sustainability National & International Stimulus Packages Increased awareness around Climate change/Environmental issues Some stats….
2007 global market for CleanTech 1,100billion – 35% growth by 2012 – 60% in renewable energy & 50% in energy efficiency( datamonitor 08)
Market size €1,100bn in 07 - €1,500bn in 2012 HSBC – argue it is worth more globally than Defence budgets Green Stimulus Packages of $184bn announced to date Energy Demand to jump by 50% by 2030 UN – potential to create 20m new jobs by 2030 Investment in CleanTech now 3rd largest sector in US – 4.1billion in 08 Irish sector valued at €2.8billion directly employing 6,500 in 2008
Enterprise Ireland’s CleanTech Portfolio – The Sector
Key Large Players in Ireland – NTR, ESBI, Bord na Mona, Glen Dimplex Growth Companies – Kedco, Phive, OpenHydro, EpiSensor, Jennings
O’Donovan etc Strong Capability – Environment, Construction, Electronics, IT, Building
Management…. Strong Domestic Focus – weakness & opportunity EI portfolio of almost 200 companies
Employment 5,980 Sales €1.4bn Exports €286bn - growth in Exports of 17% in 08 yet most clients domestically
focused
Energy Efficiency
Water Treatment
Waste Management & Recycling
Renewable Energy – Wind, BioEnergy, Ocean
Services
Enterprise Ireland’s CleanTech Strategy 2009-2011Driving competitiveness and growth
Sectoral Focus
Focusing on areas of strong growth potential with existing capability…..
Enterprise Ireland’s CleanTech Strategy 2009-2011Driving competitiveness and growth
Finance
Research Management Capability
Entrepreneurship / HPSU
Industry Collaborations / Networks
Internationalisation
Asia / Pacific
BeijingGuangzhouHong KongKuala LumpurNew DelhiSeoulShanghaiSingaporeSydneyTokyo
Germany, Central andEastern Europe, Russia and CIS
BudapestDusseldorfMoscowPragueWarsaw
Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America
DubaiMadridMexicoMilan RiyadhSao Paulo
Northern Europe
AmsterdamBrusselsGlasgowLondonParisStockholm
North America
BostonNew YorkSilicon ValleyTorontoMexico CitySao Paulo
International Office Network
The Market Opportunity…
Energy Efficiency US & Europe – energy costs/security Green Stimulus Packages Convergence with Electronics, Engineering, Construction
Waste Water Developing Countries – India, Asia, Africa….. Proven technology important Partnerships with established cos.
BioEnergy High Feed-in Tariffs for Renewable Energy – e.g. UK
The Market Opportunity……
Renewable Energy Market dependent based on resource and feed-in tariff for RE Project financing key
Success Factors for Internationalisation Partnerships Financing Focus on key markets Marketing – build credibility with analysts, influencers etc.
Enterprise Ireland Sectoral Initiatives 09/10 Silicon Valley Market Study visit Sept 28th – Oct 1st Investor Forum – November 12th Industry Led Research – water, waste, marine renewables, energy
efficiency Leadership4Growth – 2010 CleanTech Legislative Forum Gulf CleanTech Opportunities – Jan 2010 WETEX Market Study Visit – March 2010 Oi10 – Oceanology International – March 2010 Green Stimulus Packages Seminar – May 2010 Globe 2010 Market Study Visit – Sept 2010
