EuroVIP project aim

1. Enhancing dissemination and collaboration with European Maritime Collaboration PortalFebruary 5th, 2013Euromaritime Conference, ParisTijana Vuletic University of Strathclyde, UK

2. EuroVIP project aim “ To improve the competitive position of European maritime SMEs through the creation of effective collaborative and co-ordinated partnerships for the exchange of service, technology and information advances and innovations from industry and academia”

3. EuroVIP partners: 18 + 14 • Seven SMEs: HSVA, IPPT, Marin, KSTP, PIAP, S@S, SSPA • Three Large Enterprises: Atkins, Babcock, Arsenal do Alfeite • Two universities: UoS, ZUT • Six associations: AIN, DM, EMEC, GESAD, GICAN, SMI • Participant group: currently 14 partners, aim to expand

4. Project status • 18 months in • Prototype of the Portal developed • Basic functionality capability • Development continuous

5. Aspects of EuroVIP Looking for expertise Providing expertise Looking for expertise Providing expertise

6. Aspects of EuroVIP Looking for expertise Providing expertise Bringing the best expertise together Accessing information about contracting, timing, planning Knowledge exchange IPD Coordination

7. Aspects of EuroVIP Looking for expertise Providing expertise Bringing the best expertise together Bringing the best expertise together Accessing information about contracting, timing. planning Knowledge exchange Knowledge exchange Accessing information about contracting, timing, planning IPD IPD Coordination Coordination

8. Aspects of EuroVIP Looking for expertise Providing expertise Bringing the best expertise together Knowledge exchange Accessing information about contracting, timing, planning IPD Coordination

9. Aspects of EuroVIP Looking for expertise Providing expertise VPN Bringing the best expertise together Information organised Applied to company’s needs Collaboration orchestration Matching, negotiation Knowledge exchange Accessing information about contracting, timing, planning IPD Coordination

10. Aspects of EuroVIP Looking for expertise Providing expertise VPN Bringing the best expertise together Information organised Applied to company’s needs Collaboration orchestration Matching, negotiation Knowledge exchange Accessing information about contracting, timing. planning IPD Coordination

11. The collaboration portal http://emp.brookesbellsystems.com/ A web-based facility that includes a repository of collaboration partners, innovative STI exploitables, providing a unified search and retrieval mechanism of the available resources, and configuration of partnership.

12. The Collaboration Portal will provide • European Maritime Community research output dissemination • Global visibility and relationship development support • Up-to-date on latest developments • Provisions reviewed and rated by users • Provide recommendations based on areas of interest

13. The collaboration portal - Features • Search (Contextual + Smart) • RSS feed/notification for areas of interest • Integration with search results(facilitation of actions) • Reviews provided for services/technologies/projects (Amazon.com model)- post collaboration rating

14. The collaboration portal - Features • Designed for the European maritime community (appropriate terminology, shared language) • Easy contact enabled • Communication facilities • Developed with input from the partners/users

15. The collaboration portal - Features • Knowledge exchange, technology exchange, collaboration patterns identification • Forging better links between collaborators • User groups – open or private • Disseminate project results to the larger audience

16. Main functionalities What would you like to do? Register Fill in the Registration Form

17. Main functionalities What would you like to do? Submit New Content Register Technology/Project/Service Publish a Call for Collaboration Submit Tender Register Fill in the Registration Form

18. Main functionalities Find a Technology Service or Product Search for a Technology Search for a Service Search for a Project Smart Search What would you like to do? Submit New Content Register Technology/Project/Service Publish a Call for Collaboration Submit Tender Register Fill in the Registration Form

19. Main functionalities Find a Technology Service or Product Search Calls Search Proposals Search for a Technology Find Collaboration Partners Search for a Service Search for a Project Explore Collaboration Options Contact a Potential Partner Smart Search What would you like to do? Submit New Content Register Technology/Project/Service Publish a Call for Collaboration Submit Tender Register Fill in the Registration Form

20. Main functionalities Find a Technology Service or Product Search Calls Search Proposals Search for a Technology Find Collaboration Partners Search for a Service Search for a Project Explore Collaboration Options Contact a Potential Partner Smart Search What would you like to do? Submit New Content Register Technology/Project/Service Start/Resume Collaboration Orchestration Publish a Call for Collaboration Start/Resume Technology/Service Collaboration Submit Tender Register Start or Resume Collaboration Form a Networking Group Fill in the Registration Form

21. Main functionalities Find a Technology Service or Product Search Calls Search Proposals Search for a Technology Find Collaboration Partners Search for a Service Search for a Project Explore Collaboration Options Contact a Potential Partner Smart Search What would you like to do? Submit New Content Register Technology/Project/Service Start/Resume Collaboration Orchestration Publish a Call for Collaboration Start/Resume Technology/Service Collaboration Submit Tender Register Start or Resume Collaboration Form a Networking Group Fill in the Registration Form

22. Conclusion • The portal provides added value (compared to internet search) • Collecting information from participants • Involvement with the community • Developed for the community • Access to the right information at the right time is the key to success. • Full dynamic partnership integration from search to delivery.

23. Opportunities for involvement • Portal still in development – can implement facilities needed for your business, adapt to the needs of the BESST • Become a member of the participant group: • use the portal, submit user feedback • gain access to all of the facilities, influence its development to suit your needs • Or simply register in the portal and use its main features

24. Participant group • No contractual obligations to the project. • Free marketing and exposure. • Free access to the EuroVIP events and systems inc. a Virtual Integration Platform (VIP). • Facilitated expansion of collaboration potential. • Will be invited for project shows, workshops, and demonstrations. • Will be informed of project advances through newsletters. • Will constitute as a potential collaborative partner.

25. Status • Currently open to project partners, participant members and all registered users (registration initiated by contacting us at eurovip@strath.ac.uk) • Planned public release June 2013

26. Thank you!eurovip@strath.ac.uk