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Opportunities through Collaboration Ing.Pierre Theuma Manager, IRC Malta

Opportunities through Collaboration Ing.Pierre Theuma Manager, IRC Malta. 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.

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Opportunities through Collaboration Ing.Pierre Theuma Manager, IRC Malta

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  1. Opportunities through Collaboration Ing.Pierre Theuma Manager, IRC Malta IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004

  2. 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 2004

  3. 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 2004

  4. 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. IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004

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  10. Collaboration types • Technical • 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. • Joint Venture • 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 2004

  11. Collaboration types • Licensing • 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. • Manufacturing • 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. • Commercial with Technical • 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 2004

  12. The Network Facts • IRCs are selected through an open call for proposal – DG Enterprise • New Contract is under FP6:4 years (2004-08) • 68 IRCs operating in 33 countries • 220 organisations involved • IRCs hosted by Regional or National Development Agencies, Technology Transfer Centres, Universities, Chambers etc IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004

  13. The Network 2004-2008 Latvia Chile Austria Turkey Lithuania Belgium Luxembourg Bulgaria Malta Cyprus Netherlands Czech Republic Norway Denmark Poland Estonia Portugal Finland Romania France Slovakia Germany Solvenia Greece Spain Hungary Sweden Iceland Switzerland Ireland IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004 United Kingdom Israel Italy

  14. IRC Support Services IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004

  15. Environment Nano&Micro Tech Fish Technology Medical Agro food Wood Textiles Space Biotechnology Marine Material ICT Sectors IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004

  16. What we do on a daily basis IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004

  17. Where to find us: Malta Council for Science & Technology Villa Bighi, Bighi Kalkara Contact info: E: info@innovationmalta.com T: 2360 2143 / 4 IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 2004

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