Past events

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Pécs-Baranya in collaboration with the Enterprise Europe Network will organize this event for the 3rd time on the 4-5 October 2018 in Pécs, Hungary.The Open4Business Matchmaking Event gives  a perfect possibility for networking with speakers and participants during presentations, panel discussions, B2B matchmaking and many social events.This year a large scale of programmes is available:IT ConferencePécs Design WeekEngineering Clusters MeetingNetworking Events (free of charge for the registered b2b and conference participants)Main focusClustersMachine industryICTCreative industryWomen entrepreneursRegistration deadline: 15 September 2018registration website: https://open4business2018.b2match.io/

On 1-2 October 2018, a brokerage event Contact-Contract (during MSV trade fair) will take place in Brno, Czech Republic. It is a unique opportunity to increase participants' competitiveness and identify new markets and business partners.This event is a common project of Brno Regional Chamber of Commerce and other Czech and foreign partners belonging to Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).Main sectors:Mining, metallurgical, ceramic and glass engineeringMaterials and components for mechanical engineeringDrives, hydraulics and pneumatics, cooling technology and air-conditioningPower engineering and heavy-current electrical engineeringElectronics, automation and measuring technologyEcological technologyTransportation, handling, warehousing and logisticsDeadline for registration: 25 September 2018For more information and to register: https://cc2018.b2match.io/

Unioncamere Piemonte, a partner of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is organizing the third edition of the Torino FashionMatch 2018, a matchmaking event for the fashion and textile industry.It will be held in Italy (Turin) from the 28th to the 1st of July 2018.The event is realized within the Torino Fashion Week 2017 (27th June – 03 July 2018).The TFW 2018 aims, once again, to focus on innovative companies, brands, emerging and young fashion designers, giving visibility also to the Modest fashion sector as well as to the traditional fashion companies. Moreover, for this 3°edition, the event will embrace the sport wear sector and streestyle market.Registration is mandatory at https://torino-fashionmatch-2018.b2match.io before the 21 of June.

EEN partner Berlin Partner is organizing a matchmaking event within the frame of BIONNALE 2018 conference.Representatives from academia and industry will attend the annual event to identify, engage and enter into strategic relationships. The networking character is one strength of the multi-sessional, international event with more than 900 attendees in the last year. BIONNALE 2018 will again focus on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technology.Registration deadline: 18 June 2018Registration website: https://bionnale2018.b2match.io/

The EEN partner, the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, is organizing a matchmaking event “b2fair @ ICT Spring Europe 2018” on 15-16 May 2018.ICT Spring Europe (www.ictspring.com) is one of Europe’s largest and most international information-communication-technology conferences hosting an array of international participants. The event is dedicated to exhibiting & demonstrating the latest relevant trends & innovations and discuss their impact on society and the working world. The 2018’s edition will feature 3 main topics:FINTECH: Blockchain / Banking Stars/ Innotribe / VCs InsightsDIGITAL: Storytellers/ Future of Movies/ Digital Realities/ New Digital FrontiersSPACE: Space Application: Technology, Financing, competitiveness, entrepreneurship / Space Exploration: conquest of space, space mining, earth observation, space resourceb2fair @ ICT Spring will offer companies:two days of business meetingsan opportunity to build strong relationships and partnerships in the ICT sectoran excellent networking opportunity for digital leaders, innovation managers, researchers, start-ups etc.a possibility to find your right business party in one single meeting place.Participation Conditions:The first company representative: 100.00 €Additional participant(s): 75.00 € per person.Registrations:www.b2fair.com/ictspring2018

The EEN partner the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce is organizing a B2fair matching event during the Hannover Messe trade fair. The 13th edition of the international brokerage event will take place from 23th to 27th April 2018. Almost 26,000 business meetings amongst 3,500 companies have been organised in the framework of this brokerage event since 2005. The brokerage event of 2018 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 2018.Participation conditions:Participation fees for the matchmaking event is free of charge for companies that register via the EEN network until 15 February 2018. 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 15th February, the participation fee will be EUR 119.00An additional EUR 75 will be charged for every additional participant per company.

The confernece, workshop and matchmaking event titled "Earth Observation & Copernicus Technologies and Solutions for User Applications" is organized by EEN partner Zenit.The event is planned as a marketplace that will enable knowledge transfer between technology experts, service providers and manufacturers as well as users from selected application fields. The goal is to stimulate the development and marketing of new “Copernicus”-related products, services and solutions.Application fields at the focus of the event will be renewable energies/energy economy, maritime technologies, mining/post-mining, agriculture/forestry and urban monitoring/smart cities.Registration deadline: 16 April 2018Registration website: https://eo-copernicus-userapplication-2018.b2match.io/

EEN partner University of Greenwich is organising the 6th Biopesticide brokerage event in London, UK on the 12 April 2018. The day is aimed at integrated pest management and biopesticide technology stakeholders: researchers and suppliers of current and new technologies, manufacturers, regulatory and government organisations/groups and of course the farmer and grower communities who are aspiring to use IPM principles and methodologies.Registration deadline: 9 April 2018registration website: https://biopesticide2018.b2match.io/

Within the frame of the European Subcontracting and Engineering Fair, the EEN partner Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce is organizing a 4 days matchmaking event. The ESEF is the largest and most important exhibition in the Benelux in the field of supply, subcontracting and engineering. Once every two years, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), product developers and buyers visit ESEF to find inspiration in the latest developments, meet (new) business contacts, share knowledge and make investments.Date: 20-23 March 2018Registration website: http://www.een-matchmaking.com/esef2018

Coordinated by ARII PACA and with the cooperation of the Japanese clusters LINK-J, the "Life Sciences B2B Mission in Provence Alpes Côtes d'Azur" organised in the framework of Enterprise Europe Network, is a two days event combining a B2B session, companies visits, conferences and workshops.Selected companies will benefit from a unique chance to access some of the major leaders in life science. Indeed, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur counts hundreds of infrastructures working in biotechnologies - including one of the largest biotech network, EUROBIOMED - with its 400 industrials and research life sciences entities.The international major life science clusters BIOCOM (USA), LINK-J (Japan) and Eurobiomed (France) have signed a three-party agreement in order to create business for their members.A draft agenda of the 2 days is available here.For more information about the Life Science sector in Southern France have a look here.Date: 15-16 March 2018Registration deadline: 9 March 2018Online registration at: https://life-sciences-b2b-in-paca.b2match.io/

On 14 February 2018, Fukuoka Prefecture, the most populous area on the most southwesterly of Japan's main islands, will present its assets as a growing business location during a seminar in Tokyo.Presentations will fucus on the support, which can be provided by Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu-City, Fukuoka-City,local Research institutions and Banks tostart-ups, Small and medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and investors, who are interested in doing buisiness within theregion. The presentations (in English) will be followed by a networking reception.Programme:・Fukuoka’s Business Environment and Industrial Projects・Introduction of a Foreign Company already located in Fukuoka Prefecture(Speaker：Mr. Kazuhiko Makino, President of Creditsafe Japan)・High-Level Human Resource Development at a technical college(Speaker：Dr. Shigeru Kuchii, Vice-President of National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College)・Startup Support programs provided by Local Financial Institutions(Speaker：Mr. Isao Haseo, Director of FFG Venture Business Partners, Ltd)・Support for Foreign companies(Speaker：Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka City, JETRO Fukuoka)・Networking(buffet-style)Organiser:     Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka Foreign Investment Promotion CenterCo-organiser: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka City, JETRO Fukuoka, The Bank of FukuokaDate/Time:    February 14 (Wed), 16:30-19:00Venue:          DIAGONAL RUN TOKYO （4F Fukuoka BLD,2-8-7, Yaesu, Chuo-ku, TOKYO）Admission:     Free of chargeRegistration:   Please return the filled application form                      in the attached file by Email or Fax to:Fukuoka Foreign Investment Promotion Center, Mr.Mizota(Fukuoka Prefectural Gov.Investment Promotion Div.）E-mail : info@investfk.jpFax：092-643-3443TEL : 092(643)3441 

Asahi Kasei Pharma call for applications (research grant 50000 $) / deadline 22 December / target:  EU researchersAsahi Kasei Pharma ( Asahi-Kasei-Pharma-company-presentation.pdf ) is looking for partnerships with European technology counterparts.This is an open competition, and the objective is to target new potential areas for growth and mutual benefits.Asahi Kasei Pharma believes “locomotive syndrome” to be a serious problem that needs to be urgently addressed in our aging society.For this reason, the company dedicates their research and development efforts toward developing new drugs that help patients worldwide who are suffering from chronic pain, metabolic bone diseases, or rheumatoid arthritis. The company is a leader in the field of these disorders and have thus far developed the synthetic calcitonin derivative Elcitonin®, the human parathyroid hormone preparation Teribone®, and the immunosuppressant Bredinin®.In the future, Asahi Kasei Pharma will continue their efforts to generate a steady flow of new innovative drugs.To achieve this, the company aims to build a larger pipeline of new drug candidates through collaboration with our research partners and further strengthen our drug development capabilities in the areas of orthopedics and musculoskeletal disorders.Details of areas of Interest and Specific Research Needs and Topics is available on: Asahi-Kasei-Pharma-Call-for-Proposal.docx Award amounts (research grant) and Collaboration PeriodAward amounts will be determined individually for each application and will not exceed a maximum of US $50,000 for one year.The collaboration period is generally limited to one year. However, based on demonstrated project success, funding for an additional one-year period may be granted.For any query on the call, would you please directly contact drug-seeds@om.asahi-kasei.co.jp email with the EU-Japan Centre - Mariko Ashida: m.ashida@eu-japan.eu in Cc.Application form available on: Asahi-Kasei-Pharma-Application-form.docx

EEN partner Madeeli organises the first B2B event dedicated to Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace in Toulouse, France on 21-22 November 2017.The event is organised within the frame of the Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Summit.It's a unique opportunity for buyers, sellers, end users of design, prototyping and tooling specialists from the aerospace field to meet and talk about manufacturing technology trends and future opportunities in additive manufacturing and 3D printing.The 2-day event will consist of:- One day conference that will pay a special attention to the additive manufacturing in the aerospace & defense sectors, including experts' presentations on 3D printing, additive manufacturing processes and discussions on key factors for competitiveness- One day for BtoB meetings organised in partnership with Enterprise Europe NetworkMore than 400 attendees are expected for this 1st edition.Costs:- B2B package + Conferences (1 delegate, B2B, conferences): 800 €.For B2B registrations, please use the webform.

Organised by EEN partner APRE, the "SPACE week 2017" is an international event dedicated to the SPACE sector that is aimed to universities, research centres, industries, SMEs and SME associations or local administrations with the view of providing new opportunities and competitive advantages for the participants and offering strategic networking opportunities. The event will take place from the 21st to the 23rd of November 2017 in Rome, Italy, and will be hosted by the Italian Space Agency.See the attached documents for more info about the agenda.Temporary website : http://www.apre.it/eventi/2017/ii-semestre/space-week-2017/(The official website will be released soon)

On the occasion of MEDICA 2017, the global No. 1 meeting place for the medical sector, EEN partner ZENIT GmbH will organise an international Brokerage Event. The aim is to assist enterprises, universities and research institutions in finding partners in Europe for product development, manufacturing and licensing agreements, joint ventures or other types of partnership.Date of event: 14-16 November 2017Registration deadline: 2 November 2017Registration fees200 Euro - Companies / organisations100 Euro - Start-Ups (established on or after 1.1.2015)How to participate:Register at https://www.b2match.eu/medica2017 and provide a profile describing either an offer or a request. All the participants’ profiles will be published on the website of the Brokerage Event. Browse the profiles online and book meetings with organisations you are interested in.

EEN partner ACCIÓ is organising a brokerage event within the frame of the Smart City Expo World Congress held in Barcelona on the 14-16 November 2017. Participants sit down in pre-arranged one-on-one meetings for discussing project set-ups and collaborations.Target sectors: environmental smart solutionsRegistration deadline: 30 October 2017https://www.b2match.eu/smartcity2017

The Chamber of Commerce of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg will organise the 1st edition of the International Matchmaking Event at the “Luxembourg Internet Days 2017” on 14th & 15th November 2017 in Luxembourg.Luxembourg Internet Days has cemented its position of key event for ICT professionals with the presence of high quality speakers, its relevant subject’s selection and its rather technical and pragmatic approach. The event includes conferences, interactive debates, an expo, focused work groups and networking sessions, that have contributed to attract an increasing number of visitors over the years.The 2017’s edition will feature 2 main topics: digitalisation and Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS)Participation conditions to the matching event: First company representative: 100.00 € / Additional participant(s): 75.00 € per person.Registration at: www.b2fair.com/lid2017

On Tuesday 7 November 2017, the EU-Japan Centre will organise an "ICT Partnering Event" with the support of the Japan External Trade Organisation and the Smart IoT Acceleration consortium in Tokyo, Japan.The partnering event will be held one day before the “Japan IT Week”, which takes place on 8-10 November at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.LOCATIONTokyo, Kasumigaseki Bldg. Plaza HallEVENT CAPACITY40-60 EU and Japanese companies and clusters/organisationsTARGET FIELDSInternet of Things (IoT), Machine to Machine (M2M) communicationSoftware DevelopmentCloud ComputingBig Data Management, Data CenterEmbedded Technology, Hardware producersMobile SolutionsInformation SecurityPARTICIPANTS20 European companies and cluster organisations which visit Japan as part of the ICT mission organised by the EU-Japan CentreEuropean companies and organisations can apply to participate in the mission until 29 June 2017Additional European companies which plan to attend the “Japan IT Week” or who are present in Japan during the above period.Japanese companies in the IT sector; exhibitors and visitors of “Japan IT Week”, member companies of Japanese Associations and ClustersRelevant partner organisations (EU and Japanese) involved in the eventPARTNERING EVENT DETAILSParticipation in the brokerage event will be free of charge for its participants.A well-established B2B partnering software will allow to search for potential partners online and request meetings up to 1 month before the event. Meetings will be automatically scheduled by the software.Bilingual (English and Japanese) staff support will be available on-site.AIMS AND BENEFITS OF THE PARTNERING EVENTBenefit from face-to-face meetings leading to possible business opportunitiesEstablish relationships with potential EU and Japanese partners (trade and technology)Initiate collaboration between industry associations or cluster organisationsTARGETED SYNERGIESThe Event will benefit from being organised at the launch of new joint EU-Japan ICT calls for proposals under Horizon 2020, which opens opportunities for joint projects between European and Japanese partners.The partnering event is following up on the Japanese activities during this year's CeBIT, where Japan was the Official Partner Country and will create a link with planned Japanese participation in CeBIT 2018.The Business Matching event will be supported by:Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)Smart IoT Acceleration ForumACCESS TO THE B2B ONLINE PLATFORM: https://www.b2match.eu/ict-tokyo-2017INQUIRIES:EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation - info-jp@een-japan.eu - +81-3-6408-0281