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

IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 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

IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 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).

IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 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.

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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.

IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 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

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

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