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1 Icdk seoul A GATEWAY TO ASIA and denmark Research & Innovation Counsellor Eske Bo Rosenberg Mail: eskros@um.dk Tel:

2 MOUs between authorities, universities, cluster initiatives Education, research and innovation partnerships The Trade Council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Commercial innovation Access to eco-systems Internationalisation of SMEs Ministry of Higher Education & Research Invest in Denmark & Tech Amb. Investment promotion Global companies Investors & VC s 2

3 Innovation centre(s) HQ CPH Munich Silicon Valley Boston Tel Aviv Shanghai Seoul New Delhi + Bangalore Sao Paulo INNOVATION CENTRE DENMARK - We boost growth, employment and knowledge in Denmark through internationalisation of Danish companies and research 3

4 SERVICES Advisory Innovation Camps Tailored advice processes Market Introduction Strategic Partnerships Tech Scouting Intelligence ICDK Outlook Innovation Projects Market/Research analyses Learning SCALEit Korea Scaling / Acceleration activities Academy and Masterclasses Incubation Shared office facilitiy Virtual desk, local presence on market Access to staff, market research or sales activities INNOVATION CENTRE DENMARK - We boost growth, employment and knowledge in Denmark through internationalisation of Danish companies and research 4

5 Executive Director Martin R. Hoxer Contact: L: martinhoxer Research & Innovation Counsellor Eske Bo Rosenberg Contact: L: eskebo Sunwoo Vivian Lee Contact: L: sunvivlee Jennifer Jun Hee Maeng Contact: L: jmaeng10 Dongah Nikki Ko Contact: (EXT. 408) L: doko830 Kate Joo Won Jung contact: L: kate-joowon-jung-06a365105

6 Work methodology Utilize Danish Entrepreneurship efforts, support and pre-seed funding options. Strategic research. Specific market requirements, competition, strategic partners. Matchmaking, delegations, workshops, exchange programs. Implement, promote, export, set-up shop and launch. Talent programs, research- and development corporation. Ideation Exploration Realisation Formation Adapt & Validate Explore opportunities, new business models, get exposed, learn to pitch, learn the culture. Prototyping, knowledge transfer. Adapt product, price and model. Validate with the right partners. Research partnerships, bilateral agreements. INNOVATION CENTRE DENMARK - We boost growth, employment and knowledge in Denmark through internationalisation of Danish companies and research 6

7 Networks & Clusters // ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT & CONSTRuction INNOVATION CENTRE DENMARK - We boost growth, employment and knowledge in Denmark through internationalisation of Danish companies and research 7

8 Networks & Clusters // ict, SERVICE, INTERACTIVE MEDIA INNOVATION CENTRE DENMARK - We boost growth, employment and knowledge in Denmark through internationalisation of Danish companies and research 8

9 Networks & Clusters // Production, materials, design & Transport INNOVATION CENTRE DENMARK - We boost growth, employment and knowledge in Denmark through internationalisation of Danish companies and research 9

10 Networks & Clusters // Healt & medico INNOVATION CENTRE DENMARK - We boost growth, employment and knowledge in Denmark through internationalisation of Danish companies and research 10

11 EURAXESS Denmark Mark de Vos Senior International Mobility Consultant University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility Visiting address International House Copenhagen Gyldenløvesgade 11, 6 floor 1600 Copenhagen V Mail to: University of Copenhagen International Staff Mobility HR & Organisation Nørregade 10 PO Box Copenhagen K TEL DIR mark.devos@adm.ku.dk

12 Research opportunities in Denmark

13 Denmark at a glance 98 Municipalities 5 Regions 43,000 km 2 83 USD Billion Public Spending USD Billion GDP AALBORG 212,000 people 51,496 USD GDP per Capita 5.6 Mio. people 2.93 Mio. labour force VESTJYLLAND 100,000 people AARHUS 336,000 people 5.7% Unemployment rate TREKANTSOMRÅDE T 100,000 people ODENSE 201,000 people COPENHAGEN 1.2 MILLION PEOPLE 2.9% GDP spending on R&D 375 PhDs per million capita 5th Citations per publication 19,8% Share of 10% most highly cited publications Source: Statistics Denmark, 2017

14 research2025 // AREAS OF FUTURE INVESTMENTS BETTER HEALTH Future Healthcare System Health Threats Personalized Medicine Prevention Bio- & life Science Materials Digitalization Production Bio resources Transport Cities & Buildings Energy Water Environment Climate GREEN GROWTH PEOPLE & SOCIETY Effective Public Sector Denmark & Globalization Children, Youth and Education NEW TECHNOLOGICAL OPPORTUNITIES INNOVATION CENTRE DENMARK - We boost growth, employment and knowledge in Denmark through internationalisation of Danish companies and research

15 STI Programmes & initiatives International Network Program (MOBILITY) Outline: Support to networking and matchmaking initiatives seeking to identify potential for bilateral research collaboration. Research Fields: All Organisation: Danish Agency for Science and Higher Education Nationalities: Scientists from Denmark and from one or more of the following countries: China, India, Israel, Japan, USA, Brazil and South Korea. What is funded: Operating expenses for workshops and conferences, international travel and research stay for a shorter period up to 90 days in the selected countries, EUR excluding overhead expenses Duration: Up to a year

16 STI Programmes & initiatives InnoBooster (SME s + Research Institutions) Outline: The InnoBooster programme under Innovation Fund Denmark invests in knowledge-based innovation projects from SMEs, start-ups and companies established by researchers with commercially promising results. Research focus: Developing a new product or service or on significantly improving a process within the company in an innovative way, significantly improving the company s competitiveness. What is funded: Between EUR and EUR Duration: Up to 2 years

17 Deadlines: 12:00 CET on August 14, 2018 STI Programmes & initiatives Grand Solutions (Research Institutions + Companies) Outline: Grand Solutions projects are characterised by their high risk profile and focus on ambitious results with high value creation. Current possibilities: - The Future Society budget 4 million EUR - New Technology Opportunities budget approx. EUR 10 million - Open Call 2018 budget approx. EUR 13,5 million Duration: 2-5 years Who can apply? Any legal entity in or outside Denmark, directly involved in the project activities. Assessment Criteria: Quality of research and innovation, Value Creation and Efficiency and Implementation.

18 STI Programmes & initiatives The Industrial PhD & Postdoc Solutions (Researchers) Outline: An Industrial PhD project is an industrially focused PhD project where the candidate is hired by a company or a public sector organisation and enrolled at a university at the same time. Research Fields: All Organisation: Innovation Fund Denmark Nationalities: All nationalities, however, the Industrial PhD candidate and postdoc have to be employed in a Danish division of the company. What is funded: Subsidy for wage, supervising etc. Duration: Industrial PhD: 3 years Industrial Postdoc: 1-3 years

19 STI Programmes & initiatives Centres of Excellence Outline: The Center of Excellence (CoE) programme is the primary funding mechanism and the flagship of the Danish National Research Foundation. Research Fields: All Organisation: Danish National Research Foundation Nationalities: All nationalities Duration: From 6-10 years Deadline: Outline Proposal Deadline November 1st, 2018

20 THANK YOU!! Eske Bo Rosenberg Counsellor, Innovation and Research Tel: Mail: INNOVATION CENTRE DENMARK - We boost growth, employment and knowledge in Denmark through internationalisation of Danish companies and research 20

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