Creu llwyddiant gyda’n gilydd dros Gymru Creating success together for Wales Wales Innovation Relay Centre Dr Sharon Thomas Healthcare & Life Science Specialist

Innovation Relay Centres Support innovation and transnational technology cooperation across the EU

Innovation Relay Centre Network  68 regional IRCs  Established in 30 countries  Run by regional organisations  Staffed by experienced specialists

 Develop innovation in Wales Wales Innovation Relay Centre  Wales has always had a dynamic commercial environment  Iron, Steel & Coal  IT and Electronics  Bioscience  Materials  Manufacturing/ Engineering

Wales Innovation Relay Centre  Hosted and part funded by WDA  Team 7 specialists  Helps industry & academia to commercialise their technology and develop new products and processes  Helps Welsh organisations develop consortia and access EU R&D funding streams

IRC Support Services Technology NeedTechnology Offer IDENTIFYING TECHNOLOGY PROFILES Company Visit Technology Audit MAKING CONTACT NetworksBrokerage EventsSME Missions FINDING EUROPEAN PARTNERS Advising and signposting innovation finance Advising and signposting IPR OFFERING SUPPORT ASSISTANCE WITH CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

Technology Transfer Example  Professionally Guided self management system for chronic diseases from ProWellness  Details sent to Orion Imaging  Representation at Medial Technology Brokerage Event at Medica

Technology Transfer Example  Information exchanged  Orion is using the system for its diabetic retinopathy screening service for UK NHS  Two companies are to merge

Summary  Help industry and research organisations promote or acquire technology throughout the EU  Results in a completed technology transfer agreement

Creu llwyddiant gyda’n gilydd dros Gymru Creating success together for Wales Thank you Diolch yn fawr iawn