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An overview of the IRC Network………and beyond: 

An overview of the IRC Network ………and beyond

What is Purpose of the IRC Network?: 

What is Purpose of the IRC Network? EC perceived a weakness in the exploitation of R&D USA & Japan more R&D reaches the market Better links between research centres & industry EC established a network to facilitate the transfer of innovative technology from research centres to industry This network has evolved into the Innovation Relay Centre Network

The Innovation Relay Centres: 

The Innovation Relay Centres Selected through an open call for proposals (DG Enterprise) 2 year contract 2000-2002 - extended until 2004 New call under FP6: 4 years contract (2004-08) 70 IRCs operating defined geographical areas (31 countries) 240 organisations involved IRCs hosted by Regional or National Development Agencies, Technology Transfer Centres, Universities, Chambers of Commerce etc….

IRC Network 2002- 2004: 

IRC Network 2002- 2004 Iceland with IRC Netherlands France du Nord with IRC North of England East Switzerland with IRC South Germany Malta with IRC North Rhine Westphalia IRC Luxembourg- Trier-Saarbrücken 31 countries: EU, CEEC, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Israel, Cyprus & Malta Cyprus Israel Transnational IRCs

Main Objective of the Network: 

Main Objective of the Network “Enhance European Business Competitiveness by strengthening technology and the innovation base of Europe’s SMEs” MAIN TASKS Promote the trans-national technology transfer of technologies, whatever their origin Promote the trans-national dissemination and exploitation of the results of Community research

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IRC Network: Strengths IRCs rooted in the region Deep knowledge of local companies and their technology needs IRCs member of a network Wide diffusion of information IRCs related to EU networks and initiatives Collaboration relations with Gate2Growth & IPR Helpdesk, BICs, EICs,CORDIS

The IRC Definition of technology transfer: 

The IRC Definition of technology transfer Transfer of know-how, technology, or expertise from one party to another party in the form of: - Joint Ventures - Licensing Agreements - Commercial Agreement with Technical Assistance - Manufacturing Agreement (Subcontracting) - Technical Co-operation

The IRC Definition of technology transfer: 

The IRC Definition of technology transfer Transfer of technology from one industrial sector to another Transfer of RTD results to the market Not just a commercial activity there must be an element of INNOVATION

How does the Network achieve TTT?: 

How does the Network achieve TTT? Identification of local SME needs/offers Search for technology suppliers/requests in the network (technology profile) Bringing together companies Assistance with negotiation Assistance with financing

IRC Support to Dissemination & Exploitation of RTD Results: 

IRC Support to Dissemination & Exploitation of RTD Results Identifications of suitable EU RTD results or projects with good RTD result potential Definition of the dissemination / implementation plan Identification of the suitable markets Promotion to the IRC network and to the clients Support in participation at brokerage events Assistance with negotiations

IRC Support Services: 

IRC Support Services IDENTIFYING TECHNOLOGY PROFILES TECHNOLOGY NEED TECHNOLOGY OFFER OFFERING SUPPORT ADVICE/SIGNPOSTING INNOVATION FINANCING ADVICE/SIGNPOSTING IPR ASSISTANCE WITH CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS STEP 5 STEP 2 STEP 4 MAKING CONTACT COMPANY VISIT TECHNOLOGY AUDIT STEP 1 VIA THE NETWORK VIA BROKERAGE EVENTS VIA SME MISSIONS FINDING EUROPEAN PARTNERS STEP 3

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Tools available to IRCs to find partners BBS system Password protected website - Technology Profiles exchanged via website - Profiles stored in searchable database - Diffusing RTD results (TOs) at the same time to the 31 countries Organisations of Events TT brokerage events, Investment Fora, SMEs trade missions,.. IRC Thematic groups The IRC thematic groups (TG) are industrial clusters of IRCs created in order to offer strong support services to SMEs in specific sectors

Thematic Groups or Business Segments : 

Thematic Groups or Business Segments Aerospace Agrofood Automotive Biotechnology Environment Fishery ICT Marine Technologies Materials Technology Medical Technologies Nano- & Microtechnology Renewable Energies Textile Wood Technologies

Network Results April 2000 – Nov. 2002: 

Network Results April 2000 – Nov. 2002

For more Information: 

Have a look at our IRC public website http://irc.cordis.lu/ For more Information

……….beyond Transnational Technology Transfer: 

……….beyond Transnational Technology Transfer Osec Business Network Switzerland

Osec Business Network Switzerland: 

Technology Transfer can be used as a Market Entry Strategy and is closely related to the Corporate Strategy and the Strategic Objectives Strategic Alternatives: Export, Foreign Direct Investment, Joint Ventures or Licensing International Network and Financing Innovation Innovation Relay Centres and Innovating Regions in Europe Oct-07 17 Osec Business Network Switzerland

Osec Business Network Switzerland: 

Osec Business Network Switzerland Innovation Relay Centres and Innovating Regions in Europe Oct-07 18

The Network: 

Innovation Relay Centres and Innovating Regions in Europe Oct-07 19 The Network IRC-Network Swiss Business Hubs EICs, Eurosearch, BIC‘s,Gate2Growth… S&T Councellors Chambers of Commerce Industry Clusters (Swissmem, Swiss Biotech Association, CTI, SVI, ….) Swissparks Specialized Partners

For more Information: 

For more Information Osec Business Network Switzerland Osec Technology and Innovation Relay Center D/CH Claudine Janes, Ph.D., MBA Stampfenbachstrasse 85 Postfach 492 CH-8035 Zürich Phone: +41 (0)1 365 55 00 Fax: +41 (0)1 365 54 11 E-Mail: cjanes@osec.ch Internet: //www.osec.ch und //irc.cordis.lu Innovation Relay Centres and Innovating Regions in Europe Oct-07 20