 | INTRASOFT International INTRASOFT International SA is a leading European company in the area of Information and Communication Technology services. We have a broad portfolio of activities addressing a wide range of international and national public and private organisations. As a subsidiary of the INTRACOM SA HOLDINDS (www.intracom.com), INTRASOFT International was established in October 1996 to better serve Western Europe. Since then INTRASOFT International has achieved impressive organic growth. Consolidated organic revenue in 2005 reached 46.4 million (2004: 37.4 million) with PBT (Profit Before Tax) of 4.6 million (2004: 3.3 million), representing over 40% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate). At the end of 2005, INTRASOFT International SA employed 436 professionals (370 in 2004) working in Belgium, Luxembourg, Athens and Romania, 20% of which have postgraduate degrees, representing 20 different nationalities and mastering more than 15 languages. Our brand image is known for: A strong delivery record. In-depth understanding of our customers’ needs and priorities. Focus and Cost effectiveness. Capacity in dealing with large and complex, mission-critical projects. Strong Project Management – practices and competent personnel.
| | Contact person | Robbert Fisher | | Website | http://www.intrasoft-intl.com |
 | Joanneum research Our 14 research units make JOANNEUM RESEARCH one of the largest non-university research institutions in Austria. Our role as an innovative partner for business and administration is reflected in our wide range of services: apart from applied research and development for small and medium-sized enterprises we offer custom-designed technical business consulting and vast expertise in interdisciplinary management of complex research contracts at a national and international level Our research is geared to the demands of business. We develop and improve products and processes in the fields of geological sciences and the environment, biotechnology and environmental technology, electronics and information processing, materials and processing as well as economy and technology. Our range of services includes applied research and technological development; technology-oriented consulting and sophisticated technical services; consulting, support and project management in applications for national and international funding (e.g. EU framework programmes) with a special focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Our applied research and development activities are designed to provide companies with a competitive edge while ensuring a secure future and a better quality of life for society as a whole. In addition to this we aim to contribute to the further development of the province of Styria within the “EU region of the future” and enhance its competitiveness as a business location. | | Contact person | Wolfgang Polt | | Website | http://www.joanneum.at/ |
 | Technisch University Delft The Technisch University Delft (TUD) has been providing technical education for 160 years. The Department of Economics of Innovation, chaired by Alfred Kleinknecht provides courses in Economics and Management, with a special emphasis on innovation and technological change. Their research focuses on the economic determinants of innovation and technological change. Recent research includes econometric analysis of large databases on innovative behaviour in manufacturing and service industries, and the relation between economic regulation, wage costs, profits and innovation. Besides internally funded research, we undertake contract research for the national government and for international agencies The Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management intends through internationally oriented education and research to make a significant contribution to sustainable solutions to complex social problems. TPM is doing so by analyzing the structure and operation of technical multi-actor systems and by developing intervention strategies, practices and instruments for designing and improving systems of this kind. | Contact person | Alfred Kleinknecht | Website | http://www.tudelft.nl |
| AUEB-MSL The Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is an institution which provides education both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level mainly in the fields of Economics, European and International Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Management, Technology, Informatics, Statistics, Decision Science. AUEB is a distinguished public learning institution which is known for the excellence of its faculty, students and academic programmes. The aim of our University is not only to provide its students with a sound command of theoretical principles and modern analytical tools, but also to develop in them certain qualities, such as individual initiative and critical thinking, which are necessary in order to resume a leading role in today?s rapidly changing world. To this end, a well balanced curriculum in the various scientific fields mentioned earlier, a computer center and an academic staff of high quality are contributing. Research, both theoretical and applied, has always been considered as one of the University's most important goals. The Department of Management Science and Technology was founded in May 1999 and is oriented towards producing graduates with strong quantitative and technological background and knowledge that will enable them to shape business decisions and participate in business strategies and implementing business organization plans based on the impact of new technologies within the new global business environment. | Contact person | Gregory Pastracos | Website | http://www.msl.aueb.gr/ |
| ULP Beta ULP, with over 18.000 students, is distinctive for its scientific contributions which place it among the top-ranking French and European universities. This unique feature is reinforced by a strong and well-established collaboration with the CNRS and INSERM, and now with the INRA, and the interdisciplinary nature of its research. ULP progresses by exploring, for example, new scientific fields through the interfacing of biology and chemistry with physics, medicine and computer science. To exploit the results of its research, ULP provides support for project leaders, researchers or students wishing to start business ventures. This type of technological transfer is encouraged by an incubator set up with the help of the regional authorities.The development of continuing education, particularly in the health sectors, is another important way of transferring the knowledge acquired in the university to society. Through all its activities, our university forges links with the outside world; our partnerships with Strasbourg's other two universities will make it possible to reinforce these links still further in the future. Bringing together the strengths of these three universities is essential for the internationalization of courses, another major project at ULP. We hope to ensure that students will benefit, at the earliest possible moment, from the international contacts fostered by research. The Bureau d’Economie Théorique et Apliquée, associated to the CNRS, is one of the main French institution carrying cutting edge research in with a strong focus on the economics of technologcial change. | Contact person | Mireille Matt | Website | http://www-ulp.u-strasbg.fr |
| Formit FORMIT is a centre for the promotion of activities with advanced technological content and for the transfer of the most significant experience in the area of advanced technology, undertaking activities of scientific research, technical support, analysis and industrial, financial and socio-economic evaluation. The activities of training, the research and trial of new training methodologies such as e-learning play a significant roleFormit’s action is developed, since its foundation, according to the principle of absolute independence from suppliers of goods or services. Such independence is guaranteed through the juridical status of a Moral Entity, through the independence of the members of its governing board, through the economic independence of the Foundation, as well as through a policy of absolute detachment from commercial entities. Coherently, the Foundation FORMIT has chosen not to deliver ICT assistance or support services to bodies which do not belong to Public Administrations, to Governments, to the National and European Parliament, to the European Commission and the United Nations. It therefore can guarantee a real and proven independence of its evaluation and judgement from organisations supplying goods and services in the areas of information and communication technologies.
The cultural and scientific guidelines of the Foundation are expressed by a Scientific Committee consisting of experts of different disciplines and representatives of the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research and the Ministry of Productive Activities.
FORMIT is a member of the IPSN, European Information Policy Support Network, and the ETAN, European Technology Assessment Network. | Contact person | Luca Remotti | Website | http://www.formit.org |
| Innova Europe INNOVA Europe is a company with a highly customer satisfaction-orientated and service-driven mentality. Mobilising the right people and skills to satisfy customer needs, we are able to deliver top quality and timely services in innovation processes. Taking advantage of the large platform provided by the INNOVA Group and its highly qualified experts working on various innovation topics, INNOVA Europe is able to provide businesses and public authorities with a wide range of very specialised and tailor-made consultancy services:- Performance of studies, evaluations and accompanying reports about innovation policies and supporting programmes for RTD projects.- Exploitation of academic research results, assisting industrial companies and research organisations in the implementation of their strategies for the exploitation of R&D results.- Benchmarking of innovation activities.- Technological and marketing assessment for the launch of new technologies and their commercial exploitation.- Support in the promotion and participation of companies and technological institutions in national and European RTD programmes, notably under programmes funded by the European Commission.- Specialised training for the staff of companies and technological institutions in the areas of technology transfer, innovation management, benchmarking, marketing and communication.- Technology audits for the identification of technological innovation needs.- Advice on financing and funding schemes for innovation activities.- Assistance in the project management of RTD projects.- Partner searching for innovation projects.- Support in the launch of start up companies, namely by means of technological and market assessment, input of knowledge/skills in specific technological areas, advice on financing and the provision of venture capital. Taking advantage of the large platform provided by the INNOVA Group and its highly qualified experts working on various innovation topics, INNOVA Europe is able to provide businesses and public authorities with a wide range of very specialised and tailor-made consultancy services:- Performance of studies, evaluations and accompanying reports about innovation policies and supporting programmes for RTD projects.- Exploitation of academic research results, assisting industrial companies and research organisations in the implementation of their strategies for the exploitation of R&D results.- Benchmarking of innovation activities.- Technological and marketing assessment for the launch of new technologies and their commercial exploitation.- Support in the promotion and participation of companies and technological institutions in national and European RTD programmes, notably under programmes funded by the European Commission.- Specialised training for the staff of companies and technological institutions in the areas of technology transfer, innovation management, benchmarking, marketing and communication.- Technology audits for the identification of technological innovation needs.- Advice on financing and funding schemes for innovation activities.- Assistance in the project management of RTD projects.- Partner searching for innovation projects.- Support in the launch of start up companies, namely by means of technological and market assessment, input of knowledge/skills in specific technological areas, advice on financing and the provision of venture capital. Taking advantage of the large platform provided by the INNOVA Group and its highly qualified experts working on various innovation topics, INNOVA Europe is able to provide businesses and public authorities with a wide range of very specialised and tailor-made consultancy services:- Performance of studies, evaluations and accompanying reports about innovation policies and supporting programmes for RTD projects.- Exploitation of academic research results, assisting industrial companies and research organisations in the implementation of their strategies for the exploitation of R&D results.- Benchmarking of innovation activities.- Technological and marketing assessment for the launch of new technologies and their commercial exploitation.- Support in the promotion and participation of companies and technological institutions in national and European RTD programmes, notably under programmes funded by the European Commission.- Specialised training for the staff of companies and technological institutions in the areas of technology transfer, innovation management, benchmarking, marketing and communication.- Technology audits for the identification of technological innovation needs.- Advice on financing and funding schemes for innovation activities.- Assistance in the project management of RTD projects.- Partner searching for innovation projects.- Support in the launch of start up companies, namely by means of technological and market assessment, input of knowledge/skills in specific technological areas, advice on financing and the provision of venture capital. | Contact person |
Paula Galvao
Paula Galvao | Website | http://www.innova-europe.lu |
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