IMPROVEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP WITH ENTERPRISES BY ENHANCEMENT OF A REGIONAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT POTENTIALS IN WBC Vojislav Veljković Director Kick of meeting January 10, 2014.

FOUNDERS City of Kragujevac Regional Chamber of Commerce Kragujevac Regional Agency for Economic Development Association of private entrepreneurs Šumadija General Association of entrepreneurs Sloga Support in the initial phase from national/international donors (NIP, USAID MEGA/VOCA, ATA SPARK)

WHAT WE DO BIC provides business support to SME sector and fosters the development of start-up companies. Business support (preparation of BP, comercialisation of products and services, accounting, legal support etc.) Resources (subsidised office space, administrative services, conference room, parking, kitchen, profesionalna know-how network,...)

TARGET GROUP Young entrepreneurs, up to 35 years of age SME’s Start up companies Innovative ventures Open competition

TENANTS  Admitted 35  Completed incubation 10  Present 14  Employed 83

RESOURCES 9 work stations, smart board, internet…(Use of virtual offices, internet, web site) Conference room Lap top, VoIP, internet, LCD TV, printer, AC, Administrative services

Cooperation with faculties Transfer of knowledge and networking Development of practical skills and trainings Internship and research activities, volunteering Improving skills and professional development of BIC tenants and managment through various forms of consulting and cooperation.

PROJECTS Project Virtual incubator program for SME’s funded by EU. Partners: Faculties of Economy, Engineering and Law; Results: 325 students trained, 43 BP produced, IT TC trainings for 80 SMSs, Established new partnerships with academic sector Opened virtual offices

Thank you! Contact: Business innovation centre Kragujevac Vojislav Veljković, director