Past events

EEN partner the Chamber of Commerce of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is organizing a brokerage event during MIDEST in Paris, France from 6-9 December 2016.The MIDEST trade fair is known to be one of the world’s most important key platforms for industrial subcontractors at international scale. The matchmaking event this year will be extended to the “Convergence for the Industry of the Future”, the major industry event under the patronage of Francois Hollande, President of the French Republic, that will take place in the framework of MIDEST 2016. The event will bring together the organisations and companies that are driving forward the major changes currently experienced by the industry community.Participation conditions:For exhibitors:95.00 EUR (net price), second participant 50.00 EUR    For visitors: (Special price reserved for EEN partners):125.00 EUR (net price), second participant 75.00 EUROnline registration at: www.een-matchmaking.com/midest2016

The Energy Networking4Innovation brokerage event is organised by BIC Bratislava as an accompanying event to the "SET Plan 2016 – Central European Energy Conference X" (http://ceec.sk) in Bratislava in the frame of the Slovak EU presidency.This Networking event will target a wide spectrum of companies, universities and researchers in the field of energy from all over Europe and beyond interested in sharing new project ideas and finding collaboration within the upcoming calls in Horizon 2020, finding new business partners, consult project ideas with the experts.Sector: smart, renewable energyRegistration deadline: 20 November 2016http://www.b2match.eu/networking2016

Within the frame of the Re-Industrialisation of the EU 2016 conference a brokerage event is organized by BIC Bratislava.Excellent science, research and innovation are essential for a sustainable development of the European economy. That is why hundreds of representatives from European and international research, innovation communities, and the business sector will meet to discuss this topic during a prestigious event in the field of nanotechnologies, advanced materials, manufacturing and production technologies, biotechnology - the International Conference REinEU2016.Registration deadline: 22 October 2016https://www.b2match.eu/reineu2016

Held between the 26-27 October, the 3rd edition of Meet In Italy for Life Sciences brokerage event will provide start-ups, companies, public and private research centers and investors, innovation centres from throughout Europe and beyond with the chance to find potential partners for collaborations, business development, licensing agreements, joint ventures, research projects, in a full immersion networking atmosphere fostering cross-fertilization, exchange of experiences and partnership opportunities.The event is focused on all the life sciences sectors: biotechnology, pharmaceutics, medical devices, human health, IT applications for health, nutraceutics, related activities.Registration deadline: 10 October 2016https://www.b2match.eu/mit4ls2016

In the framework of Enterprise Europe Network, the South-West Oltenia Regional Development Agency is organizing a company mission on 24th to 31th October 2016 to Tokyo, Japan, for Romanian companies representing different sectors.The mission will give EU companies the opportunity to enter to the Japanese market and establish business partnerships and therefore increase their innovation capacity and make them more competitive on the global scale.The objective of this company mission is to explore cooperation possibilities between Romanian and Japanese companies. To this end, the participants will be able to discuss about cooperation opportunities, find new partners, establish new business relationships, reach new international markets.The targeted sectors are:- Tourism- HoReCa (Hotel and Catering Industry)- Business consulting- Advertising- Environmental sectorBusiness profiles of the participating companies can be found in the links below:- A Romanian company with activities in natural sciences and engineering is looking for manufacturing partners or distributor- A Romanian company, specialized in restaurants and hotel activities and spa services is looking for partners to developing a Japanese restaurant and wellbeing retreat focused on meditation, relaxation, detox and wellbeing within a services areement-Romanian management and human resources consulting business seeks partnerships for new projects in tourism and Horeca-A Romanian training company is seeking services agreements-Romanian advertising agency offers subcontracting services to foreign companies-A Romanian travel agency specialized in outgoing and incoming activities is looking for business partners within a services agreement-Romanian company specialized in designing and manufacturing unisex and minimalist clothing is looking for distributors and commercial agents worldwide 

Organized by EEN partner NRW.International GmbH, the "Meet@K 2016“ Brokerage Event is a unique platform to share innovative technologies, initiate cross border co-operations and to find new business partners.The event is organized in the frame of the trade fair K 2016, the world’s no. 1 trade fair for plastics and rubber with over 2000 exhibitors and 200,000 visitors.Target groups:Plastic product manufacturingChemical industryRubber manufacturing / processingMachinery constructionMedical technologyEnergy technologyLeisure, Universities and research institutionsPackaging / distributionVehicle construction / aerospaceElectronics, ConstructionICT, AgricultureServices, etc.Registration fee: €80Registration deadline: 13 October 2016The earlier you register the more time you have to be seen on the website of the Brokerage Event and to select potential meeting partners

The Japan Science and Technology Agency and the Swedish equivalent Vinnova launched a bilateral call for proposal: Japan - Sweden Academia-Industry International Collaboration Program on Innovative Solutions, Community Design and Services for Elderly People.Building on earlier long-standing fruitful co-operation in promoting and funding Japanese-Swedish research collaboration, JST and Vinnova have decided to work together to promote innovationoriented collaboration involving research organizations and industry in both countries.In this call for proposals, JST and Vinnova invite Japanese and Swedish research and innovation teams to submit joint proposals for Japan-Sweden academia-industry cooperative research projects. The aim is to establish and strengthen research and innovation partnerships between Swedish and Japanese stakeholders. Successful projects are expected to build strong, sustained, Japanese-Swedish cooperation frameworks. The goal for projects is to assess the feasibility of the joint envisioned solution addressing the challenges of an aging society. The most successful projects after the first funding period may be invited to a second phase funding, in which theusefulness of the solution is to be tested and demonstrated. A description of the two-phase funding scheme is found in the Annex to this text.The call closes on 11th October 2016, 17:00 Japanese time, 14:00 Swedish timeMore details in the attached document and below link:http://www.jst.go.jp/sicp/announce_sw_Vinnova1st.html

The Enterprise Europe Network Berlin-Brandenburg is organizing a brokerage event at micro photonics.From 11-13 October 2016, micro photonics is taking off with a new concept in Berlin. Focusing on micro-, nano- and biophotonics, teh conference is an unique platform for the development, production and application of miniaturized optical components worldwide.Users, developers and researchers will profit from ideal conditions for intelligent networking during the free of charge brokerage event.Target groups:Manufacturers of micro-optical componentsManufacturers of laser systems and optoelectronic componentsSuppliers of optical components for medical technologyProviders of measurement technology, components and services for research and development in bio/micro/nano-photonicsResearcher (laser medicine, biophotonics, Si-photonics, MEMS, photonic IC, measurement technology)F&E medical device manufacturersF&E photonic components for IT, sensors and microsystem technologyCEOs, CTOs and development from the photonic industryActive physicians from the laser medicine and biophotonic divisionsDeadline for registration: 30  September 2016http://www.b2match.eu/microphotonics2016 

RegMed Forum 2016 provides the opportunity to discuss the latest trends and innovative technologies in Regenerative Medicine with stakeholders from academia and industry. It is organized by the cluster HealthCapital Berlin-Brandenburg and the Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies on 6-7th October 2016 in Berlin. In addition to a comprehensive scientific program with presentations from local research groups and international guests from academia and industry, there will be and industry exhibition as well as a partnering event, organized by the Enterprise Europe Network Berlin-Brandenburg.For registration: https://www.b2match.eu/regmedforum2016/

In September 2016 alongside with the opening of the new Fraunhofer-Polymertechnology Centre Upper Lusatia, a 3-day Company Mission will be organized for Japanese companies and organisations, which offers cooperation opportunities in the field of polymer-technology and R&D within this sector.Japanese companies operating as suppliers for third parties will gain insights on the latest 3D printing technology and will have the chance to discuss directly with researchers about new R&D projects. Following the idea of open innovation, another focus analyses the integration of polymeric items in textile industries – particularly in consumer-oriented fashion industries.The polymer-cluster in Upper Lusatia has more than 90 companies, 3.500 employees and generate 275m € turnover and the sector´s export rate is close to 24%. Four regional industrial leaders, and three R&D-centres already declared their participation (see program below). Following the interest and profile of the Japanese participants, additional SMEs in Upper Lusatia will be invited for B2B-meetings.The mission will mainly consist of:Practical analysis of education concepts and vocational training in a pro-active polymer education centre,B2B meetings with innovative SMEs in the field of polymer industry,Guided tour through the new R&D facility “Fraunhofer-Polymertechnology Centre Upper Lusatia”, presentation of an embedded Higher Education program, and discussions about joint research projects,Open innovation research input on “Polymeric Optical Fibres for wearables” as well as workshop facility visit of a global player of printed apparel and accessories.View the attached file for more information.The mission is targeting Japanese companies only that can register by filling in the webform.The deadline for registration is: 15 July 2016 (The application period is closed)Minimum number of participantsThe mission will be held if 4 companies at least will have registered by the time of the deadline

held in Paris from the 9 to the 12 of June, Futur en Seine, the unmissable innovation event, free and open to all, is back for its 7th edition. The free tickets (https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/futur-en-seine-2016-tickets-23222915365) give access to different spaces (demos, conferences, workshops, experiences...), to the matchmaking platform and to the networking app.Please see the attached file for more details.

The Chamber of Commerce of Moravian-Silesian Region is organizing a brokerage event in May.The networking event will target a wide range of companies and researchers interested in sharing new project ideas and finding collaboration in the follwing sectors: engineering, metallurgy, ICT, electronics, Mmining and construction.Up to 21 meetings in one day.25 May 2016, Ostrava, Czech RepublicRegistration deadline 01 May 2016More information and online registration: https://b2bharmo.com/RV2016

The EEN partner the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce is organizing a B2fair matching event during the Hannover Messe trade fair. The 12th edition of the international brokerage event will take place from 25th to 29th April 2016. Almost 21,500 business meetings amongst 2,800 companies have been organised in the framework of this brokerage event since 2005. The brokerage event of 2016 at a glance:Five days of business meetingsIndividual intensive business meetings in an exclusive atmosphereA matchmaking lounge located in the centre of the trade fairThe matchmaking event will cover all sectors of Hannover Messe 2016.Participation conditions:Participation fees for the matchmaking event is free of charge for companies that register via the EEN network until 16 March 2016. Please note that a fine of EUR 150 will be invoiced in order to maintain the quality of the event in case companies do not present themselves during the business meetings. After 29th February, the participation fees will be as follows.Exhibitors: EUR 95.00Visitors EUR 119.00 (special price for for companies of the Enterprise Europe Network)An additional EUR 75 will be charged for every additional participant per company.

The Bulgarian Industrial Association is organizing a brokerage event during the international exhibitions MachTech & InnoTech (http://machtech.bg/en) 2016 and Bulcontrola (http://bulcontrola.com/en/bulcontrola) 2016. The event will give opportunity to forge new partnerships for research projects, technology transfer and business collaborations and/or participation in projects funded by European programs. The event is free of charge and primarily targets companies and R&D institutions looking for technological, reasearch and business cooperations.The event is targeting the following sectors:MachTech: Metal-cutting & metal-working machines, welding equipment, pumps, compressors, hydraulic machines & tools, pneumatic machines & tools, laser equipmentInnoTech: Industrial automation & software, building automation systems, control & measurement equipment, industrial electronics, electrical mobility & equipment, roboticsBulcontrola: Control and measurement devices, analytical and laboratory equipment, applicable software, electric industry and industrial electrical equipment, monitoring systems, environmental protection

The Luxembourg Chambre of Commerce is organizing a matchmaking event during the European Subcontracting and Engineering Fair 2016 (ESEF - www.esef.nl) in Utrecht (the Netherlands).The fair will take place from the 15th to the 18th of March 2016, and is the largest and most important exhibition in the Benelux in the field of supply, subcontracting and engineering.Original Equipment Manufacturers, product developers and buyers will be able to find inspiriation in the latest developments, meet (new) business contacts and share knowledge.The matchmaking event offers the following to participating companies:-Four days of business meetings-A matchmaking area located in the centre of the trade fair-A broad international partner network assisting companies prior to the event-Professional assistance on the spot and during the post-phase of the show.The event will cover all sectors of ESEF.More information can be found in the brochure and flyers that are attached.Please register through the link below:http://www.een-matchmaking.com/esef2016/ 

The European Entreprise Network Scotland is organising business partnering sessions at the International Conference on Ocean Energy (ICOE ; http://www.icoe-conference.com/ ).ICOE is a global marine energy event focused on the industrial development of the sector. The conference will take place from February 23rd to February 26th 2016.The business partnering sessions offer the opportunity to target marine energy research, development, testing, device developers, and investment and commercialisation partners for short one-to-one meetings to explore business development and collaboration options.The event will be focused on the marine energy sector.More information can be found in the flyer below.For registration please click this link:https://www.b2match.eu/ICOE2016

In February 2016 alongside the GSMA Mobile World Congress, a 3-day B2B mission will be organised offering a unique opportunity for Japanese companies operating in the mobile sector to gain insights on the latest mobile communications trends from visionaries and innovators, as well as to meet the local government officials and the ICT industry leaders to explore on collaboration opportunities.The mission will mainly consist of:Visit to the Mobile World Congress 2016, an exhibition with more than 2,000 companies displaying the cutting-edge products and technologies that define the future of mobile.Participation in the Brokerage Event organised by ACCIÓ within the MWC, a matchmaking event where participants can meet potential partners for product development, manufacturing and licensing agreements, joint ventures or other types of partnership.Visit technological centres related to the selected sectors in order to show the most highlighted technologies, research projects and business opportunities.Barcelona’s GSMA Mobile World Congress is the world’s leading event for the mobile industry, bringing together the telecommunication sector’s top companies and professionals. In 2016, it will be staged once again in Barcelona.View the attached file for more information.The mission is targeting Japanese companies only that can register by filling in the webform.The deadline for registration is: (The application period is closed)Minimum number of participantsThe mission will be held if 5 companies at least will have registered by the time of the deadline