Tapping European business and technology opportunities
Maltese SMEs can benefit from Europe’s largest database of business opportunities. With the profiles in the database, experts from the Enterprise Europe Network can help businesses forge international partnerships with excellent growth potential.
The below are just but a few business cooperation opportunities available through the database. More details and additional business opportunities can be obtained by clicking the SEARCH tab on www.enterprise-europemalta.com. Alternatively, readers may email us on info@enterprise-europemalta.com, quoting the below POD reference accordingly.
A new system and method for making phone calls and sending text messages POD Reference TOIT20161222002
Summary An Italian research institute has developed a new system to allow free calls and/or text messages toward any device, exploiting messages and minutes shared by other users (bridge devices) using an internet channel. The technology is suitable for smartphones and tablets. The group looks for licence agreements with companies in order to use the system and methodology.
Surface enhancement coating technology for metals. POD Reference TOIE20170213001
Summary An Irish SME has specific expertise in developing new coating process and materials for demanding, high performance applications. The company has developed and patented a new metal coating technology that allows significantly improved coating adhesion and performance.
Partnerships are sought with companies looking to solve unmet coating needs & utilising licensing and manufacturing agreement(s) to achieve this. Further outcomes can be discussed & agreed through expressions of interest.
Clip lock for assembly/disassembly of modular furniture systems without tools POD Reference TODE20160113002
Summary A German university responds to the demand for easier assembly concepts for furniture, e.g. in the do-it-yourself market. They offer a concept for completely tools-free assembly of modular furniture systems via a connecting unit with a special geometry. This can be adapted to various materials and dimensions. Licensees from the furniture sector are sought.
Lifts of new generation POD Reference TOUA20170119001
Summary A Ukrainian University of Dnepr city offers an upgraded design of lift installations with rubber ropes and a winch with small dimensions. The advantage – increasing of traction body life time due to the new model of the winch, reduced repair costs, lower energy consumption and safe operation of the installation due to the introduction of the automated control systems. The University is looking for industrial companies and housing sector companies for license agreement or joint venture agreement.
Computer programs and education for control and improvement of manufacturing and administrative processes POD Reference TOHU20151209001
Summary A Hungarian SME developed a quality improving (profit producing) package containing teaching quality tools and software elements. Its biggest advantage is the ability of consultation for implementing the tools and profit demonstrating capabilities.
Main target groups are management professionals interested in improving quality by implementing Six Sigma and Lean programs.
Novel artificial intelligence solution for automatic written text content analysis POD Reference TOIT20160126008
Summary An Italian research group has developed an innovative solution for automatically analysing a written text and generating a short list of keywords summarizing its contents and main concepts. The technology stands out from currently available systems thanks to greater automation, improved accuracy and efficacy in extracting relevant keyphrases. The team is looking for technical cooperation, services agreement, commercial agreement with technical assistance.
Industrial wastewater treatment through vacuum evaporation POD Reference TOAT20170123001
Summary An Austrian company has developed a process for the purification of industrial wastewater and the reuse of the raw material. The installation of the evaporator system into industrial facilities allows a considerable reduction of volumes of sewage to dispose. The company is looking for industrial partners through license agreement or commercial agreement with technical assistance.