Enterprise Europe Network London Westminster, 03 rd October 2013

Enterprise Europe Network London EEN London Consortium + ( )

Enterprise Europe Network ID Largest network for business support in the world: 53 countries and more than 600 partner organisations 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)CeBITEcobuild 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: network.ec.europa.eu/services/technology-transferhttp://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 CooperationJoint 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 DistributionFranchising Transport & Logistics Trade IntermediariesSuppliers

Business Cooperation Database (BCD) Profile inserted in the DatabaseDatabase Specific request with EEN colleagues (Intranet )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  2 nd : Selection of face-to-face meetings  3 rd : 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:  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

Thank you Carolina Fernandes EEN London Innovation & Funding Manager