Memorandum of UnderstandingPetrobras / CENPES – Innovation Norway
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Form the basis of the future technological cooperation by initiating discussions for;
•Search•Identification•Development of Pre-competitive R & D projects
The MOU formalizes the common interest in carrying out the pursuit of potential Pre-competitive R&D Projects
Industrial and public research and development contract (IRD and PRD)
InnovativeNorwegiansupplier
IRD/PRD contract
Technology Public or private enterprise
Offer:New products or solutions
Requirements:Are not met by existing products in the market
• Level of innovation• Market potential
DemandingClient/innovation partner
Market driven innovation
• Specifications• Market channel• Reference
• SME with ambitions to grow
• The grants are given to the supplier companies (normally small or medium sized companies)
• They can be supported by a maximum of 25-60% of eligible costs. The upper limits are set by EU regulations.
• Innovation Norway sign a contract with the supplier who must have a binding agreement, IRD-contract, with the customer.
Innovation Norway
Supplier
Customer
Funding of the IRD/PRD scheme
The programme is probably a successful innovation itself
Source: ”Supporting the internationalisation of SMEs”European Commission 2008
”The Industrial R&D Contracts programme is considered to be one of Innovation Norway’s most successful support schemes encouraging both innovation and internationalisation at the same time.”
Positive feedback from participants:• 72 %: Project would not be accomplished
without the program• 60 %: Totally new products to the world market• 92 %: The program is significant to the company’s turnover
CENPES
SME
IFU Prototype
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Partners:•Brazilian Innovation AgencyFINEP
•Brazilian Development BankBNDES
•Research Council of Norway
•INTSOK
•Innovation Norway
Research and Development – Commercialization
Market DevelopmentMarket EntryMarket
StrategyMarket
Preparation
Phase I Phase II Phase III Phase IV
• Market Analysis
• Market Scan
• Market Intelligence
• Partner Search
• Visit Programs
• Business Implementation Support
• Inter-company Agreements
• Business Support Office
• Virtual Office
• Business Development Support
• Define Strategy
• Develop Business Plan
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General Services
• Door-opening for Norwegian Government towards the Brazilian petroleum authorities;
• Political, Research and Development Cooperation between Brazilian and Norwegian cities;
• Immigration issues – creating a better relationship between Norwegian companies and Brazilian immigration authorities.
• Connection and cooperation with ministries and other government institutions – important for your success in Brazil.
Team Norway Efforts
Proactive Liaison BuildingTeam Norway
• Innovation Norway;
• The Royal Norwegian Embassy / Consulate General;
• Industry Representatives;
The IN Network – Cross Industry
Business Network
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PoliticalNetwork
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Innovation NorwayRua Lauro Muller 116/sala 2206-Torre Rio Sul Rio de Janeiro – RJCEP: 22290-160BRASIL
Tel: + 55 21 2541 7732Fax: + 55 21 2275 0161
Innovation Norway – Rio de Janeiro
Thank you for your attention!
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