1. SE Universities MeetingGreenwich18 January 2012 From Future Networks to Energy 4 th December 2012 - Oxford From Future Networks to Energy 4 th December 2012 - Oxford Paul Toben - Enterprise Europe Network South East

2. What is Enterprise Europe Network? An EC subsidised support and brokerage network Across 53 countries throughout the EU and ROW Helping businesses (SMEs) in the UK link into opportunities and new markets

4. Scale of the Network Possibly the world’s largest network - 600 x organisations 5,000 x people helping SMEs connect across the EU Innovation through partnerships, information, matchmaking events and expert advice Budget €320 million (2008-2014) An important part of the EU’s Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP)

5. -Business opportunities - Partner Finder -EU Legislation and Policy -New Commercial or Technology (R&D) Partners -Public Tender opportunities -FP7 & EU funded research calls -SME Feedback to affect future EU Policy decisions (Focus groups and surveys) What’s on offer for SMEs? Plus a broad range of sector specific business support services All fully subsidised by the European Commission

6. Partner Finder to search the database www.enterpriseeurope-se.eu/partners

7. SE Universities MeetingGreenwich18 January 2012 European Matchmaking Event EcoBuild – 6 th March 2013 A free B2B MatchMaking Event during Ecobuild 2013 An International Sustainable Construction Exhibition Dedicated website to view registered companies Request one-to-one meetings with participants Target sectors include:- Sustainable design, new materials & technologies, heating equipment, control & metering equipment, alternative energy sources and low energy, passive, intelligent & ecological technologies. www.b2match.eu/ecobuild2013

8. SE Universities MeetingGreenwich18 January 2012

9. Paul Toben Senior European Portfolio Manager Email: paul.toben@bsk-cic.co.uk Tel: 01892 610433 Mob: 07770 667783