1. European Research and Innovation Centres and Hubs (ENRICH) EUSDR XV PA7 Steering Group Meeting, Bratislava, 13 June 2018 Dr Béla Kardon CSO, RCISD
These projects have received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.

2. RCISD Introduction Aims of the initiative
SME
Founded by scientists and R&D managers
Well established platform for regional and international cooperation
Services
advise and consultancy supporting national and international proposals
thematic, administrative and financial project management
scientific research and analysis
education & training
Increase and enable commerce, partnerships and collaborations
Act as a central contact point to enable cooperation across the Atlantic

3. References – International Cooperation Aims of the initiative
9 x FP7 and 9 x H2020 projects
Cooperation with EU, Danube Region, Eastern Partnership Countries, Central Asia, ASEAN, Japan, Brazil, USA (90 partners in 43 countries)
Increase and enable commerce, partnerships and collaborations
Act as a central contact point to enable cooperation across the Atlantic

4. R&I – Key to Competitiveness Aims of the initiative
Competitive economy
Competitive enterprises
Competitive labour force
Competitive higher education
Competitive R&I
Increase and enable commerce, partnerships and collaborations
Act as a central contact point to enable cooperation across the Atlantic

5. A Pilot Initiative in Brazil, China and USA
ENRICH and ENRICH in China – How it started
A network of centres in the world's most dynamic and innovative countries and regions
Connect and support European researchers and entrepreneurs globally
Strengthen the position of Europe as a world leader in science, technology and innovation
A global initiative to internationalise European research and innovation…
Promoted by the European Commission through Horizon 2020
A network of centres and hubs that promotes European STI internationally

6. Clients – Beneficiaries
Research Actors
Innovation Actors
Business Actors
Universities
Research Institutes
University Associations
Research Networks
Scientific Parks
Incubators
Accelerators
Funding Agencies
Companies
Business Networks
Clusters

7. B E N F I T S
Benefit from pre-departure informative training (smart take off)
Strengthen skills
Benefit from local assistance
Find new business partners and access new markets
Accelerate successful international development
Increase visibility towards European STI stakeholders
Establish long-term partnerships
Exchange knowledge and ideas
Acquire new customers
Find new business partners and access new markets

8. Roadmap Planning Phase Piloting Full Implementation Phase Market study
Sustainability
Market study
Business planning
Initial services delivered
Services free of charge
Launch of the pilot stage
Service portfolio fully deployed
Centres as independent legal entities
Service revenues covering costs
Independency from EC grant
Centre launched in Chengdu and Beijing
October, 2017
Brasília
29 November, 2017
California
24 January 2018

9. Inauguration Event EU Focal Point in Brussels, 18th April 2018
ENRICH Focal Point in Europe
18th April 2018
EBN Headquarters
Avenue de Tervuren, 168 B-1150 Brussels

10. Upcoming Synergies and Cooperation
ENRICH Centres
Common services
Co-branded events
Joint promotion
Strengthened outreach
Cooperation
With EU Member States and Associated Countries
As members in the upcoming legal structure
As service providers, soft landing zones or regional hubs
With existing European initiatives in place in BR, CN and US
As co-organizers of joint events, trainings and activities

11. The Role of RCISD in the Projects
Identifying potential clients, needs and demands
Advice and support for EU research and innovation communities
Mobilizing experts to validate strategic options
Design of funding mechanisms for network/centres
Development of tools and training materials, and provision of training, advice and support
Organisation of information days & training events
Roadshows & Fact Finding Mission
Pilot actions on connecting events and services
Stakeholder involvement and synergies
Monitoring and evaluation of pilot actions
Communication & dissemination
Quality assurance

12. Networks Brazil Soft Landing Hubs ENRICH Ambassadors
Headquarters in Brasília
Branches in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
External Service Providers

13. Service Portfolio: Services 2018
Guideline for Brazilians to participate in H2020 (PT) May 2018
Step-by-Step Guideline to start Business in Brazil (EN)
June 2018
Guideline for Innovation Funding Possibilities in Brazil
Sept 2018
Analysis on Industry Demand in Brazil (Focus: I4.0)
Nov 2018
Step-by-Step Guideline to start Business in Europe (PT & EN)
Guideline for Innovation Funding Possibilities in Europe
Dec 2018
Series of Webinars: Showcase the Brazilian Innovation Ecosystem
August – November 2018 (4x - online)
How to write a proposal?
Focusing on MSC Actions
Campinas, Brazil, 3 May 2018
Porto Alegre, 8 May 2018
Focusing on ERC
Brazil, Sept 2018
Webinars on R&I strategy, programs and initiatives in Brazil & Europe
for Brazil, June 2018 (online)
for Europeans, Sept 2018 (online)
Boot Camp Training Malaga, Spain , October 2018 Curitiba, Brazil Sept 2018
Training on Impact of R&I programmes
Campinas, Brazil, November 2018
Training on Innovation Management
Webinar, October 2018
Exhibition Showcase
Gramado, Brazil, June/July 2018
Road Show as „Fact Finding Mission“
Europe, Sept/Oct 2018
Grow your Business Internationally EBN Congress, Luxemburg, 6-8 June 2018
Innovation Tour
Europeans to Brazil
November 2018
On-demand
Customized Consultancy
Services
Customized support on partner & project search & funding opportunities
Advice on RRI

14. Networks China Beijing Chengdu
Involvement of the project partner’s networks
EUPIC
Beijing
Chengdu
Supported by a network of 128 associated partners from China and Europe
EU SME Centre

15. Upcoming Service Offer
JUN
12th-13th
Workshop
Stuttgart, Germany
Proposal preparation: Linking Europe and China successfully in Horizon 2020 RTD projects
12th
Zurich, Switzerland
STI strategy towards China
JUN
TBC
Webinar
Online
Open and responsible R&I in China
25th
Workshop
Porto, Portugal
ENRICH your Innovation and Business Potential in China
SEP
Brussels
Strengthening academia-industry partnerships and making them fit for the Chinese market
Exchange of experiences with STI EU-China experts
SEP/NOV
Mission
China
Innovation Tour to China together with ICI/ITTC/ EU-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair

16. Networks USA San Francisco Boston Coordination Node in Europe at EBN
Further
Network expansion during and beyond
Coordination Node in the US at InBIA
San Francisco
Boston
Five Landing Hubs across the US in 2018
Two physical Centres

17. Upcoming Services / Open Calls for Applications
East Coast Innovation Tour (IT) Greater Boston & Greater New York (June 10 – 15, 2018)
Research Connection Symposium (August )
Research Commercialization (RC) Bootcamp - October 2018
Deadline for application: June 29, 2018 – 23:59 CET
Business 2 Business (B2B) Bootcamp - October 2018

18. Contact us! Markus Will markus.will@ipk.fraunhofer.de Sara Medina
Stephanie Splett-Rudolph

19. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Dr Béla Kardon Chief Scientific Officer Regional Centre for Information and Scientific Development