1. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 1 Opportunities through Collaboration Ing.Pierre Theuma Manager, IRC Malta

2. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 2 Another option start up at KBIC; participation in EU projects, fp6 …….. Another option is to collaborate with other European organisations in specific projects which normally are of a commercial nature

3. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 3 Examples of collaboration A 3-D bathroom tile simulation software. This was developed between 3 partners from Italy, France and Spain. The Italian company,ENEA identified and brought in companies from other EC countries (EMC Consultores SA, a computer and high technology company based in Spain and Interaction, the Rhône-Alpes regional development technology agency, France).

4. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 4 Another example The German company, Walter AG, is a well- known producer of cutting tools. When the company contacted Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum, co-ordinator of the South Germany IRC, with a request for help in the software sector, Steinbeis proposed a collaboration with a Hungarian company, TMB. The two firms were introduced and, as a result, specialist software for controlling grinding machines was created for the ubiquitous Windows platform.

5. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 5 Typical requests

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10. 10 Collaboration types Technical Joint Venture To adapt a technology for a new application or sector; or to develop a technology to meet new market needs. Co-development of a new product using the expertise of the Developer and the production facilities of the Recipient. To develop a new version of an existing product to meet market need. They imply the creation of a formalised link between companies with the sharing of commercially sensitive information to allow development or production of new technologies, processes and products.

11. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 11 Licensing Manufacturing Commercial with Technical Collaboration types The transfer of certain rights from the Developer of a technology, process or know how to the Recipient, in return for a fee or share of royalties. 1. Subcontracting Capacity - the Developer transfers some of its know-how to the subcontractor to allow the subcontractor to perform the work required 2. Subcontracting Specialities - The Contractor selects the subcontractor on the basis of skills, expertise and know-how it possesses, to develop new processes and technologies. The provision of a number of services in support of, or essential to a transfer of technology. Technical assistance ensures the effective start-up and/or maintenance of the transferred technology

12. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 12 The Network Facts IRCs are selected through an open call for proposal – DG Enterprise New Contract is under FP6:4 years (2004-08) 68 IRCs operating in 33 countries 220 organisations involved IRCs hosted by Regional or National Development Agencies, Technology Transfer Centres, Universities, Chambers etc

13. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 13 Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Solvenia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Austria Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Israel Italy The Network 2004-2008 Turkey Chile

14. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 14 IRC Support Services

15. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 15 Sectors Environment Agro food BiotechnologyNano&Micro TechWoodMarineFish Technology Space MaterialMedicalTextilesICT

16. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 16 What we do on a daily basis

17. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 17 Where to find us: Malta Council for Science & Technology Villa Bighi, Bighi Kalkara Contact info: E: info@innovationmalta.com T: 2360 2143 / 4