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International Networking forInnovation Center CooperationExperience and Potential Development
by Heinz FiedlerPresident SPICE Group
Presentation for the Internationalization of Knowledge Based EntrepreneurshipAnnual Conference of the Polish Business and Innovation Center Association Gliwice, Poland, May 19 - 21, 2011
Content SPICE Group
A Short Introduction
Where we start fromGlobalization & Liberalization Creation of Wealth - Economic development
The “Concept Business Incubation” Basic Components
Networking Network Basics
Conclusion
National & International Networks
Globalization & Liberalization = Chance & Challenge
o Growing markets and growing competition technological development and entrepreneurial challenge
o Lesser national independence & cross-border impactsfrom Internet & e-commerce to terrorism & nuclear accidents
Networking of Innovation Centers
Where we start from...
through economic (and social) development
o Entrepreneurs / New Businesses
Creation of wealth
o Markets (local < - > international)
o New Products and Services
(technological) innovationto answer market
needs
… and what is needed
Networking of Innovation Centers
- is not an answer to all problems
but a tool to foster economic and social innovation
- is not a “mechanical apparatus”
but a process supporting economic as well as social and technological development
The success of the Concept “Business Incubation” is based on its adaptability to local needs and potentials
Business Incubation
Networking of Innovation Centers
is simple at first look
The general aim of Business Incubation is Creation of wealth through promoting (technology based / innovative) start-up businesses and helping them to grow*
* for a comprehensive, detailed definition see “Global Summit of Business Incubation Associations” at www.spica-directory.net/summit
but complex in its practical adaptation
Business Incubation
Networking of Innovation Centers
Integrative thinking
Supporting Innovation + Entrepreneurship
for creation of wealth and growth
INNOVATION ENTREPRENEURESHIP BUSINESS
INCUBATION
Networking of Innovation Centers
Business Incubation
Main components
o Entrepreneurship the potential is determined by many factors, e.g. - attitudes, habits, - laws & regulations, - local / regional potential in economy and science
o Innovation technological innovation as prerequisite for one specific type of business incubation
social innovation as an impact of the business incubation process
The Concept “Business Incubation”
The Concept “Business Incubation”
o Market(s)with a focus on incubating (any) business the local market is sufficient
talking about technology business incubation means aiming at international markets
o Networksfunctioning local / regional networks are key to success
for technology/knowledge based incubation networks need to be (inter-)national
The Concept “Business Incubation”
The Concept “Business Incubation”
Main components
Business incubation plays an important role on all continents e.g.o fostering political and economic change in
Eastern Europe and Central Asia
o helping to create new companies and jobs in Latin
America (look at Brazil)
o contributing to realizing the political, economic, and
social change in Central Asia
The Concept “Business Incubation”
The spectrum is wide...
The Concept “Business Incubation”
o implementing entrepreneurial activities in Africa (for
example South Africa)
o is based on integration and synergy- by combining human, entrepreneurial components with - economic potentials and - innovative approaches (research & development)
The Concept “Business Incubation”
o consequently relies on cooperation & networking
- locally within a city or community - regionally and nationally - internationally - as markets & technology requireo and builds on flexibility and continuous
development- in adaptation to changing markets - making use of technology based innovation - reflecting social changes and needs
The success of the concept “Business Incubation”
The Concept “Business Incubation”
o is not possible without understanding, accepting
and integrating differences- between the various “players needed for the process- between the regions of a country - between the countries and nations
Therefore there is no “one model fits all”
concepts for business incubation programs need to be adapted- to the specific needs- the existing (and the “to be developed”) potentials - the agreed goals of the given environment.
The success of the concept “Business Incubation”
o Business Incubation is based on partnership and cooperation
Successful BI needs - people who want to start and develop businesses- markets to sell and generate new ideas- research and development to generate new products- finance to make it happen- a supportive attitude of politics & administration
The key to success of business incubation:
The Key to Success is Networking
Networks for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
Within the BI: staff, companies
Networks for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
In the city: supporters, stakeholders, partners
In the region: partners for business, supporters, research
In the country: policy makers, other incubators
Internationally: partners for business, other incubators
Networking: Where?
Network Functions
Information Make information and experience available. Wide spectrum - from studies, publications and meetings to visiting and exchange programs
Evaluation Too much information / not enough information, Comparison, Monitoring and Benchmarking
Lobbying An individual alone hardly can lobby for his interest nationally - a network can.
Networks for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
Support for own work and for client companies; From contacts, information, and advice to joint projects
Network Functions
Networks for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
Opportunity Impossible to find all business opportunities alone. Acquire projects & funds with “network backing”. Personal referrals: most effective way of project acquisition.
Bridge Networks are human bridges between companies and institutions, countries, cultures and continents – between PEOPLE
Fun Having fun creates a positive atmosphere - a good basis for business
Vision (worth working for) Aims (understood / shared by all members of the network) Communication (frequent personal (& online) members contacts + meetings) Activities (to achieve concrete results) Trust & Integrity (results from activities and personal contacts) Openness (new ideas and continuous development) Respect & Tolerance(for other cultures and concepts ) Transparency (of structure and finance) Understanding (of aims to develop a sense of community) Continuity (functioning networks are not built over night) Excellence (to make the difference / to create a brand) Leadership (to pull the wagon)
Networks for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
Key elements of networks:
Networks for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
Learning Improving
Sweden – New Zealand Advanced system to learn from incubation experienceDeveloped / implemented by governments
USANBIA benchmarking, seminars, and publicationsFrom members for members – and others www.nbia.org
UKBI INSPIRE monitoring, development and accreditation process© for business incubation www.ukbi.co.uk/about-ukbi/accreditation
www.ukbi.co.uk/about-ukbi/accreditation.aspx
Outcome
Networks for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Support
Learning Improving
www.ukbi.co.uk/about-ukbi/accreditation.aspx
Outcome
GlobalinfoDev global portal for innovation and entrepreneurship: tools, templates, storiesTraining for incubator managers www.idisc.net
GlobalSelf- learning systemfeedback to information providersinformation for businesses and incubators www.spica-directory.net
The variety of successful business incubation initiatives around the world is evidence and reason for the remaining and growing importance of this concept.Business Incubation is a concept, combining innovation and entrepreneurship and is far from having reached its potential.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Networking - formal or informal, national or international – is the key component of working successfully in an environment of dynamic changes.