innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Creating innovative start-ups in the Netherlands Pim de Bokx, General Manager BViT innovation network

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Introduction Entrepreneur since my 19 th birthday Several companies and organisations founded by me Education in Landscape architecture and Business Develop. Started BViT innovation network in 2000 with 2 partners and 1 VC. Workgroup member Gate2Growth Chairman DIA (Dutch Incubator Association)

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Innovation Partners: Young ICT companies that innovate and market together BViT incubators: up & go Delft, Utrecht en Den Haag Huygens-XC, expertise centre entrepreneurship incubation Expertise, consultancy and training incubation BViT Capital Investment BViT innovation network: Network for the development of innovative entrepreneurship XlX: Expert Learning Experience Simulation Training Entrepreneurship BViT group (holding b.v.): the BViT BViT Staffing service Personnel services

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Clusterincubator the entrepreneur at the heart 1.Entrepreneurial co-operation; coaching each other, share knowledge and relations 2.Optimal facilitation through clear cluster focus 3.Network of partners motivated to support incubation and new ventures facilities services network coaching RELATIONS KNOWLEDGE CULTURE CAPACITY CAPITAL COMMERCE

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Clusterincubator co-operating smart exploi t Market Thematic clusterincubator apply Knowledge Institute know pmc

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Incubation process intake Pre-start out Training entrepreneurship Coaching by entrepreneurs Experts for Product, Market & Finance Access to innovation network Temporary work place Product out Clustering Coaching by entrepreneurs Experts for Product, Market & Finance Full-service work place in Incubator Management support Finance Market out Clustering Coaching by entrepreneurs Experts for Product, Market & Finance Full/ half service office units Management support Personnel Clients Organisa tion out Co-operate in network Coaching to starters Experts for Market & Organisation, Finance Personnel Innovation experts The intake is focussed on finding the best possible match between entrepreneurs demand and our focus and resources

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 The only private incubator in The Netherlands: Incubator managers are entrepreneurs The added value is created as a result of the commitment to success Funding from Informals, Banks, Customers and VC’s In international top10 on ROI since 2002 Currently the only private 3 rd generation incubator in NL Survivalrate: 93%

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Gate2Growth = Pan-european Business Platform for new business creation from Science and Technology Incubator forum: network of incubators related to universities and knowledge institutions Support incubatees with IP-transfer, funding, export services, offices, etc. Dedicated to enhance professionalism in incubation

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Why Malaysia? Ambitious ICT-development Searching partners for EU-funded collaboration sceme for EU-Asia international exchange of incubation experience Searching business opportunities: - partner with DIA on training and research - partner with Linux-developer - engage in international research with Huygens-XC

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Goal EU-programme To understand the strategic foundations of the creation and evolution of newly firms in the hi-tech sectors and the ways in which state agencies can promote their success as well as social welfare

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Activities EU-program (i)Four conferences in 2 yr to exchange experience (ii)Creation of a database of the science and technology potential of the regions concerned; (iii)Case studies of new firms and public agencies involved in the creation of new firms; (iv)An analysis of appropriate IPR strategies; (v)Creation of a Eu-Asia collaboration think-tank to continue with the work.

innovation network entrepreneurs | co-operating smart Best Science Based Incubator 2002 & 2003 Current Partners BViT holding b.v. (applicant) TecKnowMetrix (research firm from France) SINE- the incubator of the India Institute of Technology, the Technology park from Hyderabad (India), YTKO Ltd. Birmingham (UK) And a number of promotors and sponsors.