'From idea to market, turning knowledge into profit!', La Hulpe, Belgium
The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union is, in collaboration with the Directorate-General Research, organising a conference focusing on the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises with regards to the themes of research and innovation.
The event will take place across three days, and is organised around central themes:
- 'I have an idea! (From the idea to the launch of a project/company)',
- 'How to turn that idea into reality? (Creating your innovative environment and personal network for success)',
- 'Meeting market and societal challenges (Is market driven innovation the way to success?)'.
Each session will be started by a well-known visionary speaker whose role will be to elaborate on the traditional horizons dealing with research and innovation within European SMEs. The aim will be to foster an open discussion which goes beyond stereotypes and preconceived notions. Extensive Audience participation is planned as part of the programme.For further information, please visit:
http://www.smeconference2010.be/(opens in new window)