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Expanding your Business into Europe

Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM (GMT)

Sittingbourne, Kent

Expanding your Business into Europe

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Expanding your Business into Europe Ended £10.00 £0.90

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enterprise europe network       kent science park  

Expanding your Business into Europe 

Kent Science Park has teamed up with Enterprise Europe Network to host an essential workshop for any company looking to trade in Europe.  In this workshop you will find out:

  • How to trade in Europe and find the right partner[s] to do so.
  • How to access available EU funding.
  • How to develop, license and market your innovation.
  • How to protect and exploit your innovative products or services. 

Valerie Pondaven, will begin the workshop by providing you with key information on how your business can successfully exploit the European market and the free services available from Enterprise Europe.  She will also present the new ‘partner finder’ online tool which can help you locate the right European partner for you, whether it be an agent, distributer, manufacturer or supplier.

Funding is key, but how do you get it?  In this next section Richard Hall will explain what EU funding is available for you and your business.  He will talk you through all the options and provide you with essential tips on the best ways to obtain the financial support you require.

Tim Benzie will then explain how the Enterprise Europe's network of 44 countries and 572 member organisations can help your company find the right partner, fast. Tim will highlight the various mechanisms by which the Network helps businesses who have an innovation they would like to develop, license or market.

These include: 

  • An online database of more than 13,000 technology profiles;
  • innovation matchmaking via a team of technology consultants;
  • linking with partners at inbound and outbound missions and networking events;
  • and by advertising your particular technology to untapped markets. 

With many of the services free of charge, this expansive, EU and regionally funded project is aimed at saving you time and money, and reducing risk.   

The development of innovative products and services is what drives business and in this final section, Irfan Baluch, head of Vertex Law LLP’s Technology & Media Team, will look at:   

  • What are typical forms of intellectual property that arise? 
  • Why, how and when should you take steps to protect your innovations?  
  • How can you commercialise the intellectual property that you have protected?
To finish the floor will be open for questions and networking.

Agenda:
08.30 Register, refreshments & buffet breakfast and networking

09.00 Workshop commences

10.45 Questions and networking 

Kent Science Park is a unique location for businesses to let high quality office, laboratory, R&D, technology, engineering, ICT and high-tech manufacturing accommodation. Space to let ranges in size from 100 sq ft to over 40,000 sq ft. The Park has consent to design and build 120,000 sq ft of bespoke accommodation in the next five years.

When & Where


550, Newton House Conference Centre
Winch Road, Kent Science Park
ME9 8AG Sittingbourne
United Kingdom

Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM (GMT)


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Kent Science Park



Kent Science Park is a thriving hub of enterprise and growth. It has over 60 companies and 1,100 people employed on the campus and it is an active champion of business and enterprise in the region.

Working closely with expert consultants Kent Science Park hosts a wide range of networking, talks, workshops and training to help business owners and their employees to improve their skills and succeed.

For further information: www.kentsciencepark.com