Enterprise Europe Network ‘Building a Business on Your Ideas’ Seminar, November 21, Waterford Institute of Technology
The Enterprise Europe Network Ireland, in cooperation with the Irish Patents Office and the Enterprise Boards, will host a seminar on ‘Building a Business on Your Ideas’ in the Auditorium, Waterford Institute of Technology, Main Campus, Cork Road, Waterford on Thursday, 21 November. Speakers will include representatives from the Patents Office, Enterprise Ireland, Waterford City Enterprise Board, The Enterprise Europe Network, Waterford Institute of Technology and a Patent Attorney. This one day seminar is FREE to attend but pre-registration is required. For further information and registration, please click here.
EU-China Exhibition on Urban Development, November 20-23, Beijing, China
The EU-China Exhibition on Urban Development will be held from November 20-23 in Beijing. The emphasis is on solutions to increased urbanisation in both China and Europe. The event will be attended by Chinese city governments, provinces and companies. It is being heavily promoted by the EU. All of Cork’s existing and potential partner cities and provinces in China will be present at the Exhibition. Cork City Council has reserved exhibition space for the event. It will be an opportunity to promote Cork as an investment location to Chinese interests and an opportunity for Cork companies to promote themselves to Chinese customers and Chinese partners. The wider Southwest region can also be promoted at the event. If any organisation wishes to collaborate with Cork City Council in branding of the space, please contact Liz@corkchamber.ie for further information.
EU Commission’s ‘Mission for Growth to Portugal’, November 28-29, Lisbon, Portugal
The EU Commission’s Mission for Growth to Portugal will be held from November 28-29 in Lisbon, Portugal. This Mission for Growth can offer real value for participating companies, in particular on the Economy of the Sea strand, a strand which is very important for both Ireland and Portugal. Portugal has great political interest to develop this sector of its economy and Irish companies have a great deal to offer in terms of technology expertise on maritime sectors. This potential for business is backed by a high level of political interest, in particular from the Portuguese government. To register for this ‘Mission for Growth’ click here.
Business Partnership Opportunities
- A Dutch company specialised in human resource training and development is looking for a partner to translate a newly developed team training product into the English language and distribute the product. For more information, contact eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. 20130507009.
- A Norwegian manufacturer of stove guards, with a market leader position in Norway, is seeking Irish distributors who would be interested in included in including this product in its portfolio. For more information, contact eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. BONO20130801001.
- A Portuguese company working in the area of plastic parts for medical and hospital industry requires subcontracting (assembly) and distribution services. For further information, contact eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. 20121012031.
- A Belgian manufacturer of solar roof tiles is looking for an Irish distribution partner and/or a joint venture/investment partner. The company is interested in working with partners who are interested in the field of Green Energy. For further information, contact eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. 20121123033 BO
