1. International and Regional Networking The significance of networking in the private sector by Jens Uggerhøj, NOVI ju@novi.dk

2. The significance of networking in the private sector Industrial society Knowledge society Time Moving towards a more complex (business) society! More Networking Required

3. The significance of networking in the private sector Merge between being a national and international business player! Even though you are local you have to act global! InternationalNational MultiNational More Networking Required

4. The significance of networking in the private sector Success in terms of entering into new networks or partnerships: Strategic Decision Dedicated Spirit “Ildsjæl”

5. The significance of networking in the private sector Networking / partnerships benefits New partners Visual Competitive power New customers Growth New knowledge and competences Stimulations Etc.

6. The significance of networking in the private sector Networking / partnerships obstacles Heavy workload and time consuming! Money! – “ If you are looking for gold - dig somewhere else” ! Give and take! Chose your network / partners carefully! “Like a marriages”

7. The significance of networking in the private sector How to obtain professional support North of Denmark EU-Office, www.eu-aalborg.dk EuroCenter, www.eurocenter.info Aalborg University, www.auc.dk (Charlotte T. Bakmann) European Commission, Brussels, www.cordis.lu (/denmark) EC, Brussels, Tom Bo Clausen, tom.clausen@cec.eu.int (IST focus) FIRST, Forskningsstyrelsen, Copenhagen., www.first.dk “Be very careful with consulting companies”

8. The significance of networking in the private sector The significance for networking in the private sector Thanks for listening!