Opportunities through Collaboration Ing.Pierre Theuma Manager, IRC Malta

IRC: ICT Presentation Sept 20041

Opportunities through Opportunities through CollaborationCollaboration

Ing.Pierre TheumaManager, IRC Malta


Another optionAnother 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


Examples of collaborationExamples 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).


Another exampleAnother 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.


Typical requestsTypical requests

Automatic E-Mail Reply (Open)

Reference: IE/Automatic Email Reply

Abstract:

An Italian technological centre specialised in research and development of new information - processing technologies is looking for software able to interpret e-mail texts and reply to them, according to a predefined database of answer texts. This software must be connected (plug in) to a Web-based system, such as: portal web, CRM, etc. They are seeking a partner with suitable technology for joint exploitation and they are interested in a commercial agreement.


Know-how requested in computer games/ artificial intelligence/ human language technologies to develop an intelligent linguistic e-learning system

(Under Negotiation)

TR 1906 EW

Abstract:

A French e-learning editor aims at developing an intelligent linguistic e-learning platform accessible by Internet or Intranet. To achieve this goal, the SME needs to co-operate with an editor of game software, in order to develop a system based on game mechanisms, thus improving the interest and attention of the learner. For creating a virtual teacher, the SME needs a technical partner specialised in edition of an artificial intelligence engine.

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Automatic Plastic I njection Moulding Design Application (Open)

04 ES SERT 0ANH

Abstract:

A Spanish research centre is looking for a technology to design simple and medium plastic injection moulds in a totally automatic way. The centre is looking for an existing technology or a CAD (computer aided design) system that could implement the knowledge and the rules for automatic design of plastic injection moulds in order to sign a commercial agreement with technical assistance or technical co-operation.

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Customized software solution to create and manufacture custom-designed items in a short time

(Open)

Reference: 04 EE EEAF 0ANZ

Abstract:

An Estonian furniture manufacturer is changing its orientation from standardized production to customized production. The company is looking for software solutions to manage the complexity of designing and manufacturing customized products (orders from one to thousand items). The company is interested in software vendors or developers who can prove they have solved these problems for other companies.

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Text Processing engine (Open)

Reference: EI /Text processing

Abstract:

An Italian technological centre, specialised in research and development of new information - processing technologies is looking for an engine that is able to process English texts. The system must understand the sense of a sentence and it must also give a valuation of the type of text that it is analysing; for example: vulgar text, polite text or formal text. They are seeking a license, commercial agreement or partners with suitable technology for joint exploitation.

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Collaboration typesCollaboration types

Technical

Joint Venture

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.

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.


Licensing

Manufacturing

Commercial with Technical

Collaboration typesCollaboration types

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.

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.

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


The Network FactsThe 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


Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Solvenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

United Kingdom

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Israel Italy

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Turkey Chile


IRC Support ServicesIRC Support Services

Step 1 : Making Contact

Company Visit Technology Audit

Step 2 : Identfying Technology Profiles

Technology NeedTechnology Offer

Step 3 : Finding European Partners

Via the NetworkVia Brokerage EventsVia SME Missions

Step 4 : Assistance

MediationNegotiationContract & Follow up

Step 5 : Ongoing SupportPartner search based on technologySignposting to National & Europeannetworks, service providers ...Information on latest technologies in your sectorInformation on the events related to your sector


SectorsSectors

Environment

Agro food

Biotechnology

Nano&Micro Tech

Wood

Marine

Fish Technology

Space

Material

Medical

Textiles

ICT


What we do on a daily basis


Where to find us:

Malta Council for Science & Technology Villa Bighi, Bighi Kalkara

Contact info:

E: [email protected]: 2360 2143 / 4

Web site:www.innovationmalta.com

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Opportunities through Collaboration Ing.Pierre Theuma Manager, IRC Malta