Promoting EU-India Research & Innovation Collaboration

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1 Promoting EU-India Research & Innovation Collaboration Awareness Raising and Information Campaign in India, September

2 Contents 1. About EBTC 2. EBTC s Partners 3. EBTC s Main Beneficiaries 4. Research to Market 5. Technology Transfer & Deployment 6. EBTC s Role in Research 7. EBTC s Current Activities in Research and Innovation 8. Guiding EU Businesses to India 9. EBTC Events 2012 Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 2

3 About EBTC Supporting clean technology transfer from the research stage up to the product/service launch in the Indian market. 4 locations across India: New Delhi (HQ), Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata 4 core sectors: Biotech, Energy, Environment and Transport 4 steps from visibility to incubation : Promoting Europe in India and India in Europe Providing information and intelligence Supporting the market entry process from the scratch Providing full service, incubation, support for businesses and R&D Working in partnership: Consortium partners give access to SMEs and knowledge institutions e.g. Fraunhofer Institute, Danish Technological Institute, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, and more Shareholder partners include Euro-India Research Centre, European Business Group India, European Renewable Energy Council, The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India, and more Technical expertise in sunrise sectors with wide geographical coverage Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 3

4 EBTC Consortium Partners Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 4

5 EBTC s Main Beneficiaries European Business EU companies seeking partnerships with Indian companies to develop collaborative projects and business with Indian organizations European R&D and S&T Communities European R&D and S&T institutions seeking to develop R&D programs with Indian institutions EU-India R&D Collaboration EU India, R&D and S&T collaboration strengthened in the last decade EBTC to further: increase the EU-India brain-circulation collaboration opportunities enhancing outward mobility of EU researchers promoting joint applied research EBTC to help in connecting the dots Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 5

6 Research to Market Why is it important? Adapting advanced EU technologies in India Collaborative research and product development Business development for EU entities Assisting Indian companies with EU solutions for its projects Indian entities can work jointly and leverage cost advantage Bringing value to EU and Indian entities Lowering cost of technology transfer How will it be executed? Starting point can be Indian or EU entity looking for collaboration Identify collaboration partner through EBTC network Connect Indian and EU entities Mentor and handhold the collaboration, including structuring joint working relationship, facilitating financing, assisting in mitigating IPR issues (which can arise) Feedback from EBTC to EU and Indian institutions EBTC s powerful collaborative matrix Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 6

7 Technology Transfer & Deployment Demand-Supply maturity matching essential for successful collaborations Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 7

8 EBTC s Role in Research Facilitating linkages (EU to India) Academia and industry: Developing technologies suitable for Indian conditions Academia: Knowledge/technology collaboration Brain circulation Bridging research needs Technology forecasting Research competency mapping Coordination Research cooperation between different institutions from the EU and India; e.g. R&D activities identified in the National Action Plan for Climate Change Events Facilitating the formation of smaller and medium sized projects and partner consortia that allow efficient coordination; e.g. public-private partnerships (PPPs), Joint Technology Initiatives (JTI), or projects involving joint programming Expanding roles in collaboration Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 8

9 EBTC s Role in Research Demonstration projects Develop pipeline and coordination of demonstration projects available with central and state research institutions e.g. DST Supporting global demonstration programmes e.g. large scale interdisciplinary programmes like Smart Grid, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Concentrated Solar Plants (CSP) Laboratory to market movement Commercialization of research Facilitate the removal of barriers in basic and applied joint research between India and the EU Support the launch of products from joint research in the Indian market Support the incubation of joint research spinoffs in the Indian market Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) IPR helpdesk: activities include information services, IP filing facilitation centre in India, IP services, and technology commercialization Coordinating with industry bodies for providing strategic inputs related to IP laws Research reports related to IP in coordination with EU partners Joint workshops on IPR with Indian partners Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 9

10 EBTC s Role in Research Collaboration between clusters EBTC has an MoU with the EU cluster collaboration platform EBTC will be setting up a cluster helpdesk to: Increase mutual awareness on cluster policies development methods and management practices Foster cooperation between research and innovation clusters in Europe and in India Facilitating the access to, and contact with, the appropriate stakeholders and understanding their respective research, innovation and industrial environments in Europe and in India EBTC Project: EU-India collaboration for Transport Cluster Development EU Partner: Ceipiemonte, Italy and Indian partner: Government of Karnataka (proposed) MoC with Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster EBTC as an inductive platform Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 10

11 Key Issues of Industrial Research IPR Challenges IP licensing IP enforcement Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), Confidentiality Agreements (CA): Validity and enforcement Penalties IP management issues related to jointly developed technologies Ownership issues IP issues related to cross-organization R&D engagements Restrictive terms in licensing agreements Trademark and copyright challenges IPR a crucial issue for collaborative research address through EBTC IPR helpdesk Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 11

12 EBTC Current Activities in Research & Innovation EBTC is identifying Indian industry/ institutions/ academics/ researchers seeking collaboration with EU for research and innovation: Indian entities submitting Project Opportunity Descriptions EBTC s EU-India Cleantech Mapping Project is in the final stages, and the draft report is undergoing validation A research and innovation roadmap is being developed for Indian institutes to collaborate with EU organizations EBTC Bengaluru Research Group: EU Member State S&T and EBTC partners EBTC is collaborating with multilateral agencies involved in promoting research and innovation in India Focused research projects on the ground Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 12

13 EBTC Current Activities in Research & Innovation Strategic Inputs Input provided for the EU/MS-India Joint Strategic Agenda (SA) on research and innovation Conclusion of the 6th EU-India working group meeting for Clean Coal Technologies 31 January 1 February 2012: EBTC together with the European Commission will facilitate partnerships between the EU and Indian institutions as well as industries to accelerate the deployment of innovative, clean and efficient and finally affordable coal technologies. Ongoing Discussions: A science & technology research institution based in Bengaluru Bosch funded Centre of Cyber Physical Systems A technology institute based in Tamil Nadu Result oriented applied research / technology demonstration projects Technology commercialization firm based in Bengaluru Investing in EU technologies that have high market potential in India and indigenizing technologies for local application Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 13

14 EBTC Current Activities in Research & Innovation IPR Helpdesk EBTC: comprehensive IPR services provided Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 14

15 EBTC current activities in Research & Innovation Biotechnology With Government: Initiated talks with Government of Karnataka to build the module for a biotechnology cluster in the state With Institutions and others: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar Interested in FP7 application Needs European collaboration for conducting clinical trials and commercialization: Mass production of the bio molecule (related to bio-engineering) Clinical trial through various phases (medical biotechnology) Connected with Indian research organizations to understand their research needs with respect to EU collaboration Connected with Department of Biotechnology, ICAR and CSIR and other entities Upcoming events: Biotechnology Mission 2012: Virtual Matchmaking, September 2012 Business & Research Delegation, Bengaluru, 5-9 November 2012 Promoting ICMO7 event of TERI, Delhi in the EU EBTC driving the collaborative effort in the sector Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 15

16 EBTC Current Activities in Research & Innovation Energy With Government: Department of Science & Technology, Government of India EU-India innovation collaboration EU-India research collaboration/applied research/technology commercialization DST Technology Incubation Centre (e.g. VIT TIC) EU-India Cluster Helpdesk (e.g. transport cluster, bio-park) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India EU CSP technology demonstration Clean energy access to remote areas Past events: Euro-Indo forum for nano-materials research coordination & cooperation of researchers in sustainable energy technologies, 30 April 4 May 2012 (EICOON 2012), Kolkata During interactions with EU and Indian experts, two issues emerged: Need for joint technology forecasting Research competency mapping of the Indian research organizations and Institutes A session on R2B India paradigm in Renewable Energy (RE) during the World Renewable Energy Technology Congress & Expo 2012 Deliberated on issues and challenges in R2B commercialization in the RE arena Programme of FP7 Info day on Green Energy IIP, Dehradun on 25 November 2011 EBTC presented in a session with scientists across India Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 16

17 EBTC Current Activities in Research & Innovation Energy With institutions and others: Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee Needs European collaboration for research projects in the green buildings sector The Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun (Interested to apply under FP7) Needs European collaboration for testing of the carbon capture process School of Energy Studies, Jadavpur University (Interested to apply under FP7) Needs EU collaboration in the area of green buildings. S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research Mumbai (Interested to apply under FP7) Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai (Interested to apply under FP7) Needs European Collaboration for testing of the Dyestuff Technology A Bengaluru based science centre European collaboration for the development of an Energy Efficiency Resource Centre Energy Management Department, Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata (Interested to apply under FP7) Needs EU collaboration for research in clean energy usage/ application in eastern India. Programmatic development for technology deployment Roof top solar and smart grids Upcoming event: Energy Business & Research Delegation to Renewable Energy World Conference and Expo, New Delhi, 7-9 November 2012 Clean energy research crucial for economic growth Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 17

18 EBTC Current Activities in Research & Innovation Environment With Government: Exploring opportunities for technology demonstration with the State Water Investigation Directorate (SWID), Government of West Bengal Micro irrigation technologies Irrigation drip sprinkler Water harvesting structures Arsenic treatment for agriculture water With Institutions and others: National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur Facilitating cooperation in the area of sewage treatment using constructed wetland with VITO, Belgium Environmental Research Institute based in Karnataka European collaboration with research institutes conducting applied research in the environmental sector Past events: Worked alongside VITO, Belgium in the DSDS special event on 'Water: our global common' that took place in Delhi on 31 January 2012 Upcoming event: Environment Business & Research Delegation Resource efficiency, a new focus for research Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 18

19 EBTC Current Activities in Research & Innovation Transport With institutions and others: R2B activity with partner Politecnico Di Torino A high-level strategic planning discussion and a document for a decision support concerning the transport development in India Research is being done in conjunction with IIT-Mumbai Research in Hydrogen based fuel-cell activities in India and investigating the possibility of fuel-cell deployment in public transport and backup power applications in India Facilitating dialogues between National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) and the European Hydrogen Association (EHA) Round table workshop planned in November 2012 on hydrogen and fuel cell development and deployment opportunities in India Upcoming events: Transport Business & Research Delegation to the Urban Mobility Conference cum Exhibition, New Delhi, 5-8 December 2012 Initiatives for sustainable transport research Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 19

20 EBTC Current Activities in Research & Innovation The Aerospace Sector Facilitating EU-India business and R&D collaborations in the aerospace sector Collaboration with COSMOS+ Network COSMOS+, a network of Space National Contact Points (NCPs) spread across 20 EU nations. Seeking co-operations with space faring nations such as India EBTC would identify potential Indian research and business partners across domains in space sector and facilitate Network s participation at various Space Expos in India Collaboration with Aerospace Valley (AV), France EBTC to assist AV in identifying relevant stakeholders in Bengaluru area in view of the creation of an aerospace cluster Government of Karnataka to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of AV Appraise the importance of having a sustainable Aerospace ecosystem in the state Collaboration with Steinbeis GmbH Steinbies has identified Indian private players who seek partnerships with European companies to develop and manufacture technology components in India EBTC aerospace initiatives looking to the future Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 20

21 Guiding European Businesses to India Step 1 Market Insight Guidance on doing business and research in India Information on regulatory framework Information on market access barriers Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)- Helpdesk Focused market reports Step 2 Market Access Roadmap Screening of projects in India at national or state level Identification of potential business partners Design of market entry strategy Customised market intelligence Step 3 Market Strategy Implementation Proactive incubation services to acclimatize with minimum risk and costs Hands-on-support in bidding for projects Assistance in finalizing pilot projects Liaising with government and financial institutions EBTC services: taking European organizations from the point of considering the Indian market to implementing their projects Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 21

22 Upcoming EBTC Events 2012 High-level workshop on public procurement for best practices from Europe, New Delhi, date TBA IPR sessions at EBTC events, pan India, September-December 2012 Biotech Mission Virtual Matchmaking, September 2012 Conference on Renewable Energy in India Policy, Regulation, Technology & Finance, Mumbai, September 2012 Workshop on funding facilitation of projects with relevant and demanded EU technologies in India, Mumbai, 26 September 2012 Seminar on utilization of mini-grids, off grid energy solutions, New Delhi, November 2012 EBTC Smart Grid event, Ahmadabad, October 2012, (TBC) Biotech Mission Business & Research Delegation, Bengaluru, 5-9 November 2012 Energy Business & Research Delegation to Renewable Energy India Expo, New Delhi, 7 9 November 2012 Environment Business & Research Delegation, (TBC) Transport Business & Research Delegation to the Urban Mobility Conference cum Exhibition, New Delhi, 5-8 December 2012 Workshop and Roundtables joining energy and climate change issues with sustainable transport strategies, New Delhi, 5-8 December 2012 Seminar on Sustainable Solutions for Jatropha-based Biofuels in India, New Delhi, December 2012 Final workshop on IPR issues in 2012, location TBD, January 2013 Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 22

23 Thank You! Contact us at EBTC New Delhi (Head Office) DLTA Complex, South Block, 1st Floor 1, Africa Avenue, New Delhi , INDIA Tel: Fax: New Delhi Mumbai Bengaluru Kolkata Brussels The contents of this document are the sole responsibility of the European Business and Technology Centre, and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.

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25 EBTC Services - Service Scope Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 25

26 EBTC Features European Service Provider EBTC is working with European organizations, bilateral Chambers of Commerce and Embassies to leverage existing efforts and build synergies Global Europe Strategy EBTC in India is part of the EU s strategy to enhance Europe s competitiveness in a globalised market Knowledge of the Indian Market EBTC publishes periodic studies and reports on the Indian market scenario and has the practical knowhow in all aspects of doing business in India Technical Expertise EBTC has experts working in the focus sectors of Biotechnology, Energy, Environment and Transport Network EBTC is well connected with government organizations, R&D institutes, private companies, financial institutions and industry associations across India Geographical Coverage With headquarters in New Delhi and regional offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru, EBTC s network stretches across India Competence and value for you Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 26

27 EBTC Consortium Partners Denmark - Danish Technological Institute Estonia - Baltic Innovation Agency France - Lyon Chamber of Commerce and Industry Finland - Finpro Germany - Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation Germany - Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum Germany - DII Italy - Piemonte Agency for Investments, Export and Tourism Italy - Politecnico di Torino Italy - Milan Chamber of Commerce Italy - Unioncamere Piemonte UK - Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce UK - Coventry University Enterprises UK One Nucleus Spain - Acc10 Sweden - IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 27

28 EBTC s Shareholder Partners 1. Agence Wallonne à l'exportation et aux Investissements Etrangers (AWEX) 2. British Business Group (BBG) India 3. Euro-India Research Centre (EIRC) 4. European Business Group (EBG) India 5. European Hydrogen Association (EHA) 6. European Renewable Energy Council (EREC) 7. Indo-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IBLCCI) 8. Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) Founding Shareholder 9. Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IICCI) 10. Indo-Spanish Chamber of Technology (ISCT) 11. Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFFCCI) 12. Luxembourg European Institute for Asian Studies (LEIAS) 13. Portugal Global (AICEP) 14. The Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India (EUCCI) Collaboration is the foundation Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 28

29 EBTC Case Studies EBTC has helped to facilitate technology transfer to India from countries including: 1. Poland - RAFAKO 2. Sweden The municipality of Sundsvall 3. Sweden - Winova 4. France Ciel & Terre & Tech Sub 5. Spain Idener 6. Spain PICVISA EBTC also works to identify project opportunities and build capacity in India: 7. Capacity building in Karnataka & Tamil Nadu. Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 29

30 EBTC Case Study 1: Poland RAFAKO Technology / Project type: 'Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers Organizations: RAFAKO(Poland) & Hari Machines Ltd (Kolkata, India) EBTC s role: technical and business development expertise which resulted in an agreement signed between the two organizations in August 2011 during EBTC s flagship energy mission Status: Hari machines is quoting CFBC boilers, based on the RAFAKO technology, to different clients. They are projecting a market of 62 crores. The capacity of the boiler that a Hari machine is dealing with is up to 150 MW Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 30

31 EBTC Case Study 2: Sweden The municipality of Sundsvall Technology / Project type: Waste-to-Energy Organizations: The municipality of Sundsvall (Sweden) & Satarem (India) EBTC s role: partner research and identification, matchmaking, and facilitating the relationship. EBTC organized and coordinated Satarem India s visit to Sundsvall Energi in Sweden Status: Discussions will continue to explore the parameters for a win-win collaboration Photos courtesy: Lars Ling Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 31

32 EBTC Case Study 3: Sweden Winova Technology / Project type: Non-alcoholic environmentally friendly hand sanitizers Organizations: Winova Technology AB (Sweden) & Shivram Associates (Bangaluru, India) EBTC s role: Partnership facilitation Status: Discussions will continue to explore the parameters for a win-win collaboration Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 32

33 EBTC Case Study 4: France Ciel et Terre, Tech Sub 1. Technology / Project type: Floating solar PV systems Organizations: Ciel et Terre (France) & Enzen Global (Bengaluru) 2. Technology / Project type: Rejuvenation and restoration of lakes and water bodies Organizations: Tech Sub (France) & Enzen Water Solutions(Bengaluru, India) EBTC s role: partner research and identification, matchmaking, and facilitating the relationship Status: the teams are developing bid documents for projects EBTC is helping C&T to explore opportunities across India, e.g. in the state of West Bengal Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 33

34 EBTC Case Study 5: Spain Idener 1. Technology / Project type: Fuel cell technologies Organizations: Idener & Anabond Sainergy Fuel Cell India Private Ltd. 2. Technology / Project type: Solar cooling Organizations: Idener & Bharat Forge 3. Technology / Project type: Anaerobic digesters Stages of development of JV: 1. Memorandum of Understanding 2. Co-development 3. Pilot project 4. Commercialize technology Organizations: Idener & Chempure Technologies Pvt Ltd EBTC s role: Partnership facilitation and technology management Status: Discussions are in progress Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 34

35 EBTC Case Study 6: Spain PICVISA Technology / Project type: MSW sorting and treatment. Organizations: PICVISA machine vision systems & Chempuretech, Chennai EBTC s role: Partnership facilitation Status: The association is moving ahead, and they have jointly bid for a consulting project in Tamil Nadu. This will give an opportunity for PICVISA to stamp its foot in India "I am glad that EBTC has brought together my firm Chempure Technologies Pvt Ltd with the Spanish firm PICVISA which specializes in MSW sorting and treatment". - P. Devanand, Director Technical & Business Development, Chempuretech Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 35

36 EBTC Case Study 7 Capacity Building in Karnataka & Tamil Nadu 1 1. Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) 2. Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency (TEDA) 3. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) 2 4. Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) 3 4 Promoting European clean technologies in India & tackling climate change 36