'Building a competitive European biotechnology sector on the world stage’

Council of European BioRegions

(CEBR)

Networking Europe’s biocommunities

'Building a competitive European biotechnology sector on the world stage’

CEBR – what it is

• EU-wide network of biotech support organisations

Aims:• To reduce fragmentation of biotech in Europe• Create level playing field for company operation• Transform competitiveness to cooperation between regions• Create a platform for EU initiatives and networks

'Building a competitive European biotechnology sector on the world stage’

CEBR activities• Sharing good practice in biotech support

• Ease of communication between regions/companies

• Pan- European initiatives and projects

4 key areas:

• Finance

• Training and human resources

• Business development

• Incubation

'Building a competitive European biotechnology sector on the world stage’

CEBR showcase: 19-20th November 2007Venue: Brussels

Agenda:

Keynote debate: Developing and retaining skilled scientists and managers

Project pitches: Pitch your idea and build a world class partnership

Biotech service workshops: Open innovation, training platforms, FP7 in 2008, employment across Europe, technology maturation ……

Free to attend – all active participants welcome!

www.cebr.net for registration

'Building a competitive European biotechnology sector on the world stage’

CEBR Incubation Special Interest GroupInaugural meeting – 14th September 2007, Crete

• Group to bring incubation specialists together from across Europe – online and face to face

• Forum to share experience, knowledge, develop partnerships and international relationships, create FP7 and CIP proposals, guide local policy on incubation

– If you can think of it – you can do it!!

'Building a competitive European biotechnology sector on the world stage’

How can CEBR help?

CEBR support:

• Quarterly meetings hosted by Members (Italy, January 2008)

• Online facility with discussion board, library, news centre (launched in next 2 months)

• Feeds into main CEBR website, newsletters and events

• Search for new incubation members across Europe and beyond to bring new talents and enthusiasm

'Building a competitive European biotechnology sector on the world stage’

And finally….

It is your Special interest group;

• Tell CEBR what services you need to help it grow

• Develop any activity you like within the group

• CEBR will report, promote, create events and support where ever possible

Enjoy your meeting!!