INSME International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises

INSME International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Ms. Simona Marzetti, Secretary General WIPO headquarters, 1 st December 2010 1

INSME AT A GLANCE • International non for profit Association since 2004 based in Rome, Italy, supported by the Italian Ministry for economic development • Global Network of Innovation stakeholders promoting transnational cooperation: “Making Innovation Happen in SMEs” • SMEs are not part of the network but are the final beneficiaries of the activities run by INSME and its Members • INSME does not provide funds to SMEs and is not financially supported by any international organisation • Moral patronage of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) since 2004 2

INSME MISSION • Help INSME Members to better achieve their goals providing information, services and contacts: a hub, multiplier and disseminator of opportunities, acting as a problem solver, incubator of new project ideas and facilitator • A catalyser, accelerator and broker for cross border cooperation, knowledge exchange, mutual learning across regions on focused thematic areas relevant for SMEs’ competitiveness, innovation and internationalization • A vehicle to help bridge the innovation gap for SMEs by promoting collaborations among private and public innovation players and international Stakeholders worldwide 3

INSME Added Value • A dedicated transnational platform for sharing knowledge and expertise, where Innovation Stakeholders can meet: - SME-oriented Policy Makers - Investors and Financial Institutions - Technology and innovation professionals - Private and public Peers across the world and can find: - High-quality brain power - Project ideas and business solutions - Business and Financial Partners - Clients - Sponsors 4

A WORLDWIDE NETWORK 80 INSME Members based in 32 countries (16 OECD- 16 non. OECD) in 5 Continents including: – 17 International Governmental Organizations (Honorary Members, 21% in 2010): AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP, ALADI, APEC SME INNOVATION CENTER, CEIES, COMSATS, G-NEXID, IIC-IADB, OSCE, RITLA, SELA, UNCTAD, UNDP MEXICO OFFICE, UNIDO, UNECE, UNESCO, WIPO and EIF. – 13 International Networks NGOs (16% in 2010): ANIMA, ASTF, EBN, EBAN, ECSA, EPROCA, EURADA, FUNDES INTERNATIONAL, INTRASOFT INTERNATIONAL, ISBE, ISPIM, WBAA, WTA. 5

WHO IS INVOLVED 2004 48 INSME Members 2010 80 INSME Members 6

INSME MAIN AREAS OF INTEREST (1) • Public Policy Measures to support Innovation in SMEs • Entrepreneurship, Start-ups and High Growth SMEs: pre-incubation/post-incubation • SME Innovation Financing • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Intangible Assets and their valorisation on the market • Research-industry Cooperation and Linkages • Transnational Technology Transfer: matching technology providers and buyers (technology platforms) 7

INSME MAIN AREAS OF INTEREST (2) • Governance and Business Model of innovation intermediaries and their networks at sub-national, national and international level • Industrial and Technological Clusters (low-tech/hitech) • Design and creative industries • Eco-Innovation • Innovation in Services • Open Innovation 8

INSME SECRETARIAT ACTIVITIES • Targeted information customized to Members’ interests • On-demand Members’ Help Desk • Opportunities alerting service on: – International Call for tenders/experts/papers/vacancies/sponsorships – Events/Trainings/Fairs – Awards/Prizes/Competitions – Online Consultations – Business Offers – Latest Publications/Updates on SME innovation • Promotion and marketing of Members’ activities (INSME portal and Newsletter- in English, Spanish and Russian) • Cross-border matchmaking: Knowledge sharing & partnering support • Co-organization of thematic trainings and events 9

7 th INSME ANNUAL MEETING 2011 “Competitiveness, Culture and Cross-Border Co-operation: Assisting SMEs to Grow, Innovate and Reach International Markets” Co-organised in collaboration with EPROCA (European Pro. Clusters Association) Helsinki, Finland 23 -26 May, 2011 http: //www. annualmeeting 2011. insme. org/ No participation fee for INSME Members insme 2011@insme. it 10

7 th INSME ANNUAL MEETING 2011 May 23, 2001: THEMATIC ROUNDTABLES • Round Table 1: “How innovation can bring value to the service business: trends and facts” • Round Table 2: “World Design Capital 2012 – based on innovativeness, design and technology” • Round Table 3: “How to make people and organisations more innovative” • Round Table 4: “Nordic Innovation in the Tourism sector” • Round Table 5: “Towards a Regional Observatory on Knowledge" • Round Table 6: “Im. Media. Te project: new forms of financing creative industries in Europe” • Round Table 7: “How to implement the technology transfer into the service business? ” • Round Table 8: “Providing the venture capital tools for SME growth” • Round Table 9: “Abu Dhabi 2020 vision: how to turn SMEs into innovators 11 and business leaders”

7 th INSME ANNUAL MEETING 2011 Helsinki, May 26, 2011: International Training Programmes Registration fee: 200 € • Option 1: INSME Training Program on “Access to research for SMEs: challenges and tools” • Option 2: EPROCA Training Program on “Increasing global competitiveness of SMEs: tips and tools” 12

INSME International Network for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) “Making Innovation Happen in SMEs” Website: www. insme. org E-mail: secretariat@insme. it marzetti@ipi. it 13