An important cornerstone is the ability to take advantage of the networks we have developed. These networks can be important door openers and they create space for cooperation and finding business opportunities. For example, we have regional contact networks with banks, venture capitalists and lawyers. We also have contacts abroad that provide shortcuts to international business. As your business grows, you can add your own strategic contacts.
Life sciences
We have made special efforts in the life sciences. Activities and opportunities for researchers and biotechnology companies in the region have been combined into BioTech Umeå. BioTech Umeå also works with coordinating and marketing Umeå as a biotech city. Our subsidiary Umeå Biotech Incubator also offers laboratory facilities and coaching for business ideas in the life sciences.
We have made special efforts in the life sciences. Activities and opportunities for researchers and biotechnology companies in the region have been combined into BioTech Umeå. BioTech Umeå also works with coordinating and marketing Umeå as a biotech city. Our subsidiary Umeå Biotech Incubator also offers laboratory facilities and coaching for business ideas in the life sciences.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Uminova Innovation gives companies, researchers and innovators a shortcut to new technology and international business. We support the processes involved in exporting your product or technology and we can also provide access to fully developed technology as a cost-effective way of expanding your operations. Our extensive experience, personal involvement and broad contact networks guarantee many sealed deals – will your company be next?
From contact to contract
We serve as a sounding board throughout the process from looking for contacts to signing contracts. After we have studied your business and your needs, we examine our extensive databases for potential partners or appropriate technology. We also use our personal contact networks to increase the chances of finding the right connection. We assist in negotiations, with contract proposals and with the actual agreements. You might also need to apply for a patent, produce action plans and search for financing to pay for expansion. We are here for you throughout your journey.
Enterprise Europe Network
Small companies wanting to establish partners in other EU countries, needing advice on how they can develop an innovation, or wanting to know how to go about applying for financing from the EU can now get help via the new Enterprise Europe Network. Uminova Innovation is your contact within the network.
It can be difficult to keep up-to-date with changes to the EU’s rules and regulations. The network both informs and provides advice on opportunities and possible consequences. We are also able to help you stay informed about the many different forms of EU financing – regional, social, research, environment-related – and provide feedback to the commission on how well the EU’s efforts and initiatives suit the needs of business.
For more information, click here or contact Karl-Erik Johansson.
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