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USA / Asia Company wanting to enter Europe?

Many SMEs in Asia and the United States are unaware of the attractive research and development and business development grants and supports which are available in Europe and which assist greatly in achieving a global market presence.

Linkubator works closely with the Global Start team of Invest Northern Ireland (UK government regional economic development agency) and its input is both financial and advisory. The Global Start team works closely alongsideentrepreneurs who have the potential to establish European-based world-class competitive companies.

Linkubator supports the set-up and development of companies in Europe generally - and specifically in Northern Ireland. These companies will be the European subsidiaries or associates of corporations in Asia / United States that wish to access the opportunities in the European community. 

Linkubator has created a unique ecosystem of support for such companies.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

  • Access to R&D networks
  • Access to outsourced services
  • Access to appropriate strategic partners
  • Clinical trial support
  • Financial assistance in the form of R&D tax credits
  • Fast-track application for financial assistance for development

UNIVERSITY LINKAGES

  • University of Ulster / Queen's University
  • Access to research
  • Opportunity for clinical trials where appropriate

FUNDING

  • Seed capital introductions
  • Introductions to VCs and business angels
  • Introduction to funding support from government agencies

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  • Fast-track application for financial assistance for preparation of business plan
  • Assistance with writing business plan for Europe
  • Introduction to possible strategic partners
  • Fast-track financial assistance from EU funding

CLUSTERING

  • Building networks
  • Introductions to technology partners
  • Financial assistance from EU for collective research

ROUTE TO MARKET

  • Fast-track financial assistance for market research
  • Fast-track financial assistance for market development

PREMISES

  • Supported incubator premises
  • Management search and selection
  • Employee search and selection
  • Administration support
  • Technical support and mentoring

OTHER SUPPORTS

  • Legal and regulatory support
  • IPR advice
  • DA and CE advice
  • Product design
  • Design transfer
  • Manufacturing options
  • Corporate structure
  • Tax and legal registrations
  • Data protection
  • Trademarks and IP protection
  • Work permits
  • Employee issues including salary and benefits
  • Corporate legal advice including contract negotiation.


  

Northern Ireland is a flexible and open economy. The country offers hi-technologyexpertise, industrial ingenuity and a great lifestyle, making it one of the most attractive inward investment locations in Europe.  Northern Ireland’s compelling European business proposition is based on:

  • fresh talent pool in one of the youngest populations in the European Union
  • a highly educated, English speaking workforce with a strong work ethic
  • an excellent infrastructure with advanced telecoms and transport networks
  • a competitive cost environment
  • generous incentives and ongoing support from Invest NI.

For further information, contact the Linkubator CEO, John McKee - john@linkubator.com