Wales Innovation Relay Centre

Dr Sharon Thomas Healthcare & Life Science Specialist Creu llwyddiant gyda’n gilydd dros Gymru Creating success together for Wales

Innovation Relay Centres Support innovation and transnational technology cooperation across the EU

Innovation Relay Centre Network  68 regional IRCs  Established in 30 countries  Run by regional organisations  Staffed by experienced specialists

Wales Innovation Relay Centre  Develop innovation in Wales  Wales has always had a dynamic commercial environment  Iron, Steel & Coal  IT and Electronics  Bioscience  Materials  Manufacturing/ Engineering

Wales Innovation Relay Centre  Hosted and part funded by WDA  Team 7 specialists  Helps industry & academia to commercialise their technology and develop new products and processes  Helps Welsh organisations develop consortia and access EU R&D funding streams

IRC Support Services

MAKING CONTACT

Company Visit Technology Audit

IDENTIFYING TECHNOLOGY PROFILES

Technology Need Technology Offer Networks

FINDING EUROPEAN PARTNERS

SME Missions Brokerage Events

OFFERING SUPPORT

Advising and signposting innovation finance Advising and signposting IPR

ASSISTANCE WITH CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

Technology Transfer Example  Professionally Guided self management system for chronic diseases from ProWellness  Details sent to Orion Imaging  Representation at Medial Technology Brokerage Event at Medica

Technology Transfer Example  Information exchanged  Orion is using the system for its diabetic retinopathy screening service for UK NHS  Two companies are to merge

Summary  Help industry and research organisations promote or acquire technology throughout the EU  Results in a completed technology transfer agreement www.walesrelay.co.uk

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Creu llwyddiant gyda’n gilydd dros Gymru Creating success together for Wales