1. Brokerage Events in the Partnership Process http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v7uIdegF1s&list=UUQpx-DoK9tMgxv32EzGmkfA&index=7

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3. More information: Intranet homepage >> Partnership Tools >> Partnership Process Guide to the Partnership Process = Subpages dedicated to each of the six steps, including links and useful docs

4. ParPro General Flowchart PROMOTION COMPANY ASSESSMENT PARTNERSHIP PROFILES BROKERAGE EVENTS (BE)/ COMPANY MISSIONS (CE) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) ASSISTANCE IN NEGOTIATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT EXIT STRATEGY CAPACITY BUILDING FOLLOWUPFOLLOWUP

5. ParPro: Step 1 PROMOTION COMPANY ASSESSMENT PARTNERSHIP PROFILES BROKERAGE EVENTS (BE)/ COMPANY MISSIONS (CE) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) ASSISTANCE IN NEGOTIATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT EXIT STRATEGY CAPACITY BUILDING FOLLOWUPFOLLOWUP

6. Company Assessment Personal meeting Build relationships Understand needs and expectations Clarify commitment Follow up First Contact Preparation of Visit Company Visit Company Assessment Commitment Exit Strategy Capacity Building

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9. More information: Intranet homepage >> Business services>> Network Library >> Services >> Guidelines for Company Visit

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11. ParPro: Step 2 PROMOTION COMPANY ASSESSMENT PARTNERSHIP PROFILES BROKERAGE EVENTS (BE)/ COMPANY MISSIONS (CE) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) ASSISTANCE IN NEGOTIATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT EXIT STRATEGY CAPACITY BUILDING FOLLOWUPFOLLOWUP

12. Partnership Profiles Distinguish between publishing & receiving High quality profiles Search matching profiles Disseminate Follow up CLIENTS 1. Qualify client’s project & needs 2. Create a profile Send exisiting profiles 3. Promote & disseminate existing profiles and / or Validation by the EACI 4.Manage the profile Review, Archive, Delete, etc.

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14. More information: Intranet homepage >> Partnership Tools >> Access them now

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16. More information: Intranet homepage >> Partnership Tools >> Documentation

17. ParPro: Step 3 PROMOTION COMPANY ASSESSMENT PARTNERSHIP PROFILES BROKERAGE EVENTS (BE)/ COMPANY MISSIONS (CE) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) ASSISTANCE IN NEGOTIATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT EXIT STRATEGY CAPACITY BUILDING FOLLOWUPFOLLOWUP

18. Brokerage Events The value of personal meetings between SMEs: Builds trust for future partnership agreements Can stop a mismatch at an early stage Recommendations: Fewer events; Plan ahead; Sector Group endorsement; Work with reliable and committed partners; Follow-up.

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20. Brokerage Events (BE) Series of prearranged transnational meetings between companies, often in combination with a fair, a conference or other events. Two or more Network partners agree on selecting client companies, which may find the right matchmaking, and accompany them. Based on partnership profiles (e.g. a catalogue of profiles on the internet). Integrated internet based tools can be used for the organisation of meetings.

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23. BE: Preparation & Management 8. Follow-up YES 7. BE-Day 6. Preparation before BE-Day 5. Matching Process 4. Recruit Participants & Build Catalogue 3. Logistics NO Pull out Sufficient Interest & Critical Mass? YES 2. Partners and Project Plan 1. Concept Development Consultation YES Sector Group Endorsement Commitment to Proceed Added-Value Confirmed

24. ParPro: Step 4 PROMOTION COMPANY ASSESSMENT PARTNERSHIP PROFILES BROKERAGE EVENTS (BE)/ COMPANY MISSIONS (CE) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) ASSISTANCE IN NEGOTIATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT EXIT STRATEGY CAPACITY BUILDING FOLLOWUPFOLLOWUP

25. Expression of Interest (EoI) EoI-phase: essential to establish first contacts between companies Do not underestimate! Expectations from Network Partners: great attention time availability high commitment Treat other Network Partners the same way you wish to be treated yourself!!!! Never decide for your partnership profile clients and EoI-clients if not agreed upon in advance

26. ParPro: Step 5 & 6 PROMOTION COMPANY ASSESSMENT PARTNERSHIP PROFILES BROKERAGE EVENTS (BE)/ COMPANY MISSIONS (CE) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) ASSISTANCE IN NEGOTIATION PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT EXIT STRATEGY CAPACITY BUILDING FOLLOWUPFOLLOWUP

27. More information: Intranet homepage >> Partnership Tools >> Documentation

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