Toolbox of support services for health biotech SMEs and start-ups across Europe Information session on ABC Europe

The project brings together 13 of Europe’s strongest health clusters (see map) This project aims to: Raise both quality and quantity of support services for health biotech SMEs across Europe Promote internationalization of the SMEs and of the health clusters. BioWin = demonstrative partner in this project Timeline : September August 2012 ABC Europe Project

ABCEurope’s mission to promote and enhance partnerships between European biotech clusters and their companies thereby contributing to the creation of more world-class biotech clusters in the EU

A global results-oriented approach to biotech SMEs Intensifying the support to transnational cooperation Reinforcing the linkages with research, entrepreneurship and finance to support biotech companies Extending the international dimension of biotech cluster cooperation within Europe and across the globe Strengthen the partnership between EU biotech communities

Five main lines of action  Promotion of internationalisation of biotech SMEs – partnerports  Creation of a portfolio of support services – bootcamps, tech showcases, non-executive directors database  Intellectual Property Right support – recommendations for IPR model agreements, training on IPR protection  Europe-wide access to research infrastructures – exploitation of joint research capabilities, access to research facilities across Europe  Development of a mutual cluster Ambassador Scheme

Tools of science - Europe Objective/Description: The European Tools of Science is a web platform that provides information on facilities and services which offer SMEs access to rare technologies and competences in 13 bioregions across Europe. There are specific criteria to allow inclusion on the platform The platform not only offers information about service providers, but also informs about funding programs, interesting match-making sites and tools for more successful collaborations. Actions: BioWin has inserted 23 academic facilities and 7 industrial tools on the web platform (a few more should be added soon) Launched September 15 th,

Tools of science - Europe

PartnerPorts Objective/Description: PartnerPorts are service platforms for international cooperation and soft landing points. Actions: BioWin’s first partnerport will open in the BioPark Incubator (Gosselies) Contactpoint: BioWin Contracting organization: Biopark Incubator Launch:March 2012 Services: Basics (BioPark Incubator): Flexible leasing, Office with mailbox, phone, internet access, Conference space, Mail forwarding service,… On demand (BioWin): Consulting with professionals, Programs with experts, Access to knowledge networks, Recruiting of local specialists,…

BioWin « PartnerPort » BioWin’s first partnerport will open in the BioPark Incubator (Gosselies) in March 2012

ABC Europe « PartnerPorts » network

Bootcamps Objective/Description: The objective of this training is to practically help bio entrepreneurs in learning how to develop a successful business and to strengthen links between European bio entrepreneurs that will help lead to the creation of a sustainable entrepreneurial community Format: Short training session (2 days) Attendees (Max 15-20): entrepreneurs from young spin-off /start-ups* Program: existing template + help from a training coordinator Timing: February 2012 *Attendees Entrepreneurs wishing to attend will need to have a vision for their business. The boot camps can be suitable for early stage entrepreneurs or researchers with a technology they want to exploit but at the condition of having developed an idea about its market potential.

BioWin’s Bootcamp Feb , residential (Wallonia) Day 1Day 2 Morning Being an entrepreneur Introduction to Entrepreneurship Motivating and realistic speech on the Entrepreneurial Challenges Financing Grants and funding for the R&D period Funding of the company Testimonies and advice from experienced entrepreneurs Delegates’ projects presentation Testimonies from bio entrepreneurs Feedback from entrepreneurs on delegates’ projects Open innovation Partnering Protecting IP Networking lunch with the entrepreneurs and speakers Afternoon Commercialization Understanding the market Understanding Biotech business models Understanding the Business plan Elevator pitch session Delegates pitches + Feedback Workshop One to One Evening One to one with the speakers (booking a ¼ h) Dinner and Networking with Key Opinion Leaders

Technology Showcases Objective/Description: This event will allow all European universities, research centers, technology transfer offices, SMEs to present innovative technologies in front of an international biotechnology business community. This aims to enhance European technologies collaborations and commercialization opportunities like licensing or partnering. What makes it original? European dimension Specialization Timing : April18, 2012 (BioMedica 2012 in Liège) In collaboration with ALSACE BIOVALLEY

Non-Executive Directors Database Objective/Description: The biggest barrier to the successful development of young companies across Europe is a skilled team and in too many biotech businesses in Europe, there is not enough experienced management.  The objective is to create a powerful tool to disseminate a database of the most active and successful Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and pull in the specific needs of new companies across Europe.

IPR – Train the trainers Objective/Description: Dedicated training sessions for managers/researchers on IP related issues at different levels (basic and advance), especially with reference to “risky” countries such as India and China. Timing : tbd

ABC Europe Project Contact persons at BioWin: Frédéric Druck – Project Manager Damien Lambert – Project Officer