Venture Capital for Open Innovation

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1 Venture Capital for Open Innovation Forfas, Dublin, 1-2 June 2006 Summary EIRMA/06.070, May 2006 The Round Table is being organised by EIRMA and the Irish IRDG together with a number of industrial development focused state organisations to give members of the Industrial R&D community and Venture Capitalists an opportunity to exchange views, experiences and requirements: how does the Venture Capital community value innovative companies and how can companies communicate the value creation aspect of R&D to the Venture Capital community (finding the right language and partners). In three sessions, the programme will bring together Venture Capital companies, Corporate Venture organisations, and Start-ups to discuss VC issues related to innovativeness in different industries: Biotech and Pharma, Software, and IT and electronics. There will also be a presentation on the activities of InvestorNet and how Gate-to-Growth sees the role of VC in promoting R&D and start-ups. InvestorNet and Gate-to-Growth are European initiatives led through DG Enterprise. Who Should Attend This Round Table addresses specific aspects of Open Innovation: understanding Venture Capital s motivation and ways of funding of innovative activities such as technology spinouts or high potential start-ups that could supplement a large company s own innovation capabilities. People with responsibilities for incubators, new business development, and acquisition of small technology companies, as well as those small companies interested in linking up with larger organisations are therefore most likely to attend this meeting. The Chairmen of the three sessions represent Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Ireland and Intel Ireland. To Register Return the registration form (enclosed; also available at by mail or fax by 20 th May Innovation Management Business strategy Key themes Research Asset Management People and Knowledge Public frameworks

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3 Programme IRDG Round Table on Venture Capital for Open Innovation 2 nd June 2006 Forfas, Wilton Park House, Wilton Place, Dublin Registration Welcome and Introduction Martin Cronin CEO Forfas BIOTECHNOLOGY AND PHARMACEUTICALS Chairman: Frank Reddan, Elan Peter Sandys, Seroba Bioventures Dr. Juerg Meier, Novartis Venture Fund To be confirmed Discussion Coffee SOFTWARE Chairman: Terry Landers Microsoft John Tracey, Trinity Venture Capital Maher Chebbo, SAP Corporate Venturing Uffe Bundgaard Joergensen, InvestorNet Shenwick to be confirmed Discussion Lunch

4 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONICS Chairman: Damien Callaghan, Intel Elaine Coughlan, Atlantic Bridge Venture Capital Geoff Holdcroft, BT NVP Brightstar Venture Capital Fund To be confirmed Discussion KEYNOTE ADDRESS Mike Devane - American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland Closing Remarks A meeting for Irish attendees to discuss potential for an EIRMA linkage into Ireland.

5 Practical Arrangements Meeting Venue Forfas Wilton Park House Wilton Place Dublin 2 Ireland Tel Accommodation The Burlington Hotel Upper Leeson Street Dublin 4 Ireland Tel Fax nformation.asp Forfas and the hotel are located in the heart of Dublin, close to one another. Participants will be sent full details with confirmation of their registration. Registration Please return the enclosed registration form to the EIRMA secretariat as soon as possible but certainly before 20 th May The meeting registration fee of 350 covers the cost of participation, refreshments and meals. The EIRMA Secretariat will book accommodation as required on behalf of participants. The rate for a single room is 154 breakfast and taxes included, to be paid directly to the hotel. (Double room 179). Payments We prefer payment by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) but can also accept bank transfers and cheques provided this is at no cost to the Association. All delegates will receive confirmation letters, including an invoice or receipt as appropriate. Cancellations Please give as much notice as possible if you are obliged to cancel. We will refund the registration fee for cancellations received before the meeting. Unfortunately we have no control over the hotel s cancellation policy and you may be required to make full payment for cancelled rooms that remain unused. Names may be substituted at any time without charge.

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7 46 46 rue rue Lauriston Dublin Tel: +33 (0)1 Tel: (0) Fax: (0)1 47 Fax: (0) Registration Form/Invoice M0607 Venture Capital for Open Innovation Forfas, Dublin, 1-2 June 2006 Please return to EIRMA 46 rue Lauriston F Paris Fax + 33 (0) NAME: (Prof. Dr. Mr. Mrs.)* : COMPANY: Function: OR BUSINESS CARD Address: Tel: Fax: I will / will * not require accommodation at the Burlington Hotel for the night of 1st June I will / will * not be present for dinner on 1st June (meet at 19:00 in the hotel lobby) I do / do not* wish to receive routine announcements from EIRMA. (We normally include all member company participants in our electronic mailing lists, so that we can let you know about forthcoming EIRMA activities, R&D-related initiatives, etc. Your personal details will never be disclosed to third parties without your permission and you will always have the opportunity to have your details removed from our lists or modified.) Preferred mode of payment: Bank card: Eurocard/Master Visa Amex Amount : 350. Card number Expiry date Card Security Code : Payment by: Bank cheque Bank transfer * Please delete as necessary Account N Crédit Industriel et Commercial 34, avenue Marceau - F Paris Code Banque Code guichet Clé 46 - Domiciliation Paris Marceau IBAN (International Bank Account Number) FR BIC (Bank Identification Code) CMCIFRPP EIRMA, as an Association, is not subject to VAT. Signature: For any further information please contact Michèle Le Guével at the EIRMA Secretariat Tel (0) mleguevel@eirma.asso.fr

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