Seminar: Opportunities in Latin America. 31st May 2017 The Hague (The Netherlands) Draft agenda

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1 Seminar: Opportunities in Latin America 31st May 2017 The Hague (The Netherlands) Draft agenda This project is funded by the European UInion

2 ELAN Network: European and Latin American Technology Based Business Network ELAN Network is a space of collaboration, cogeneration and development of business opportunities based on technology between Europe and Latin America, as well as the generation of strategic multiplier alliances between different actors of the innovation ecosystem of both continents. ELAN Network is composed of a network of proactive and participatory organizations: Business Support Organizations: chambers of commerce, clusters, support entities for entrepreneurship, etc. Entities based on Knowledge and Technology: universities, technological centers and innovation, etc. Public Sector Agents: support agencies for internalization and / or boosting technological innovation, regional development agencies, etc. ELAN Network is focused on the following sectors: Renewable energy Biotechnology & Bioeconomics Environmental Technologies Health New Materials Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Nanotechnology 2017 ELAN Network EVENT CALENDAR APRIL MAY JUNE Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su JULY OCTOBER NOVEMBER Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 1/ / Country Sector Date Costa Rica Biotechnology, ICT and Renewable April 7-9, Coordinated with ExpoPYME Energies Argentina Renewable Energies and Industry 4.0 June 27-28, Coordinated with Entreprise Europe Network. Industry 4.0 y Metalworking Event Peru Sustainable Cities July 4-5, Coordinated with Expo Energy Efficiency-EEE 2017 Brazil Biotechnology October 4-5 Chile Renewable Energies October Colombia Information and Communication November 14-15, Coordinated with 20th TCI Global Technologies Conference Mexico Intelligent Tourism and Automotive 4 missions throughout the year

3 Seminar: Opportunities in Latin America 31st May 2017 The Hague This ELAN Network-RVO event in the Netherlands, in partnership with TNO, RVO, MVO Nederland, Green-ID and Holland House Colombia, is a first step towards a number of business events this year in Latin American countries, organized by ELAN. It is a steppingstone for bringing your business to Latin America. Eligible SMEs may be able to become beneficiaries of the TNO MKB programme to adapt their technology to the Latin American Market. Goals: To inform Dutch SME s, entrepreneurs, specialised consultancies, and research institutes about business opportunities (based on technology, or with a component based on R&DI) in LA and the advantages of participating in ELAN-networks. To inform key stakeholders (e.g. branch organisations) about ELAN network and seek their interest to further engage To build a platform for concrete follow up, with the help of RVO and its partners and TNO Attendees: Innovative SME s Medium size and large companies Business support organizations and industry associations. Government, officials dealing with Innovation, trade, economy and internationalization of SME s Non-governmental organisations and civil society representatives Entrepreneurs, investors, consultants and academics Representatives from partner organizations in Latin America. Embassies from Latin American Countries in the Netherlands.

4 10:00-10:30 Opening introductions Seminar: Opportunities in Latin America 31st May 2017 The Hague Jan Reint Smit, RVO Kees Willemse, TNO 09:30 Registration and coffee Presentation about support to international business and R&I 10:30-10:45 Opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs in Latin America Carel Richter, Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10:45-11:10 Background presentation of the ELAN-programme; including Q and A Fernando Díaz Lopez, TNO 11:10-11:35 Break 11:35-12:00 Presentation of the IPR Helpdesk Latin America Paolo Baldan, EuroChambres 12:00-13:00 Lunch 13:00-15:00 Parallel sessions: Setting-up the scene along themes: Sustainability & Circular Economy (renewable energy, circular economy, cities, water/ environmental technologies) ICT (Health and Logistics) Bio-Economy (inc. Agrifood) Followed by Interactive pre-matching session (using the ELAN co-creation method) 15:00-15:30 Common session with wrap up and next steps 15:30 Closing followed by Information fair and drinks

5 CONTACT: Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) Telephone TNO: Dr. Fernando J. Diaz Lopez Additional or logistics questions: General information about ELAN network: Telephone RVO: Inge F. Horstmeier Willemien H. van Asselt LOGISTICS: NH Hotel Prinses Margrietplantsoen 100 The Hague, Netherlands Costs: Participation to the event is free of charge and by invitation only.

6 With the support of: In partnership with: This project is funded by the European Union