1. Acceleration & Internationalization Jan Coppens 1

2. IBBT acceleration & internationalization 2 Questions addressed Theme Programs 3 1 2 How do I expand my current business across Europe and globally? Plug & Play Tech Center Soft Landing … Internationalization Where do I find adequate funding to grow my business? Fast-Track Funding iVenture Financing Where can I find technical research expertise and facilities to develop a new product or service? ICON / Contract research iLab.t & iLab.o Research & development Other

3. 1 Internationalization High tech ICT companies are born global Partnership with the Plug & Play Tech Center, supported by FIT ICT start-ups can spend up to 3 months in Silicon Valley and find the introductions, local market knowledge and support they need to get started up ? Europeanpilot program from EBN Offer companies services at a selection of global locations, tailored to match their: logistics, access to the local business world, expert advice

5. Duration from a couple of days to several weeks

6. All incubators offer the same ★★★★serviceand eliminate unpleasant surprises

8. Depending on the type of incubator, following services are offered

9. Logistics (access to offices and IT infrastructure)

10. Access to the local business world through pre-arranged meetings

11. Specialized support, including expert advice on legal, financial or cultural matters

12. The cost of the services depends on the pricing of each individual incubatorAsk support Contact incubator SME Makes offer INC Visit

13. EBN Soft Landing program (3/3) 6 1 59 incubators out 22 countries participate to the Soft Landing pilot Russia Lebanon Palestine China (Chengdu) Jordan US (SE) Chile

14. Fast-Track Funding Program The Fast-Track Funding Program aims to help young companies get the early-stage funding they require and increase their chances of success by leveraging the knowledge of seasoned professionals 7 2 Help to bridge the funding gap 2011 2012 May Apr Mar Feb Jan Nov Oct Dec Kickoff workshop 3 live “webinars” related to building a compelling business proposition 3 coaching sessions Showcase your business in our investment for a with one-on-one meetings EU Venture Summit Benelux venture forum 12 Flemish companies are participating in the 2011-2012 program

15. Research & Development 8 3 Leverage IBBTs core competence Make iLab.t and iLab.o expertise and services available for SMEs Make the ICON demand-driven R&D projects more flexible to accommodate the needs for SMEs even more, e.g., Shorter-term Valorization support (track, stimulate and follow-up) Etc. iLab iLab.t iLab.o R&D

16. More info… 9 www.ibbt.be/en/entrepreneurship