partnerships with the water research commission, department of science & technology and private...
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• Partnerships with the Water Research Commission, Department of Science & Technology and private industry (Aurecon, Fraser Alexander, Sasol, SAB Miller).
• Study trips and seminars i.e in September 2013
• Embassy receptions.• Platform / network in terms
of networking, matchmaking, competence-sharing.
• We provide market access for Norwegian companies through conducting market service packages, offering Fram market programmes and the Business Matchmaking Programme.
• Key account management (market service packages)
• Self service (website)• Automated services and
social media such as Facebook & Linked In.
• User communities (using sector teams)
• Co-creation (case studies)
• Clean Water Norway (www.vannklyngen.no)
• Intellectual (proprietary knowledge and networks i.e. obtaining industry reports through the Water Research Commission.
• Human (knowledge and networks) i.e. District Offices who have key accounts.
• Bard Haug, CEO, Clean Water Norway (www.vannklyngen.no)
• District Offices• Sector Head, Team Water
(Arne Borgersen)
• Cost driven i.e. travel• Value-driven i.e. hours• Seminars attended
• Innovation Norway’s advisory and financing services
Sector: Water Management Date: July 2013
SWOT Analysisof Innovation Norway
Strengths Weaknesses
• Access to networks in Norway and South Africa dealing with water management.
• IN South Africa provides market access for Norwegian SMEs.
• Access to key decision makers and specialists in the local market.
• Services are subsidized by the Norwegian government.
• Communication through our channels must be strengthened in this area and presented to Team Water and Clean Water Norway.
• Internal knowledge of this sector needs to be improved through attending seminars and workshops held by the Water Research Commission.
Opportunities Threats
• Establish closer co-operation with the Water Research Commission and private industries in South Africa.
• Establish closer co-operation with Clean Water Norway and Team Water and strengthen our reputation.
• Invite Norwegian companies to attend study visits in South Africa.
• Invite industry specialists from South Africa to attend study visits in Norway.
• Encourage JVs and partnerships to Norwegian companies.
• Norwegian SMEs enter the market without making use of INs services = loss in revenue.
Activity Planfor Innovation Norway
KPI Activity Hours Time Responsible
Promotion WRC Bi-Annual Symposium (25-27 Sept 2013)
Beverley Lewis
Finance Market Service Packages & BMMP
100 Beverley Lewis
Competence Fram Programme Beverley Lewis