EBTC Newsletter AUGUST 2013 / ISSUE 19 The European Business and Technology Centre (EBTC) supports EU clean-technology companies and researchers on their market entry to India with a focus on Biotech, Energy, Environment, Transport. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

Guiding European Businesses & Researchers to India

Connect with the Cleantech communities in the EU and India!   It’s that time of year when we have a burst of events and activities coming up, and so this issue of the newsletter is dedicated to bringing you up to date on what’s coming up. These events and activities are truly platforms to bring together like-minded entrepreneurs, researchers, policy makers and more in the cleantech and sustainability forum. With events in India and in Europe covering topics concerning cities and railways, to ecobusiness and investment, we hope you’ll contact us for more information. Some of our upcoming events (with more in the pipeline) include: Scenario Workshop on ‘Smart-Sustainable Cities and Communities Initiative in India’ EU-India Cleantech SME & Investor Forum 2013 6th EuroIndia Summit & Mission – ‘Greening Cities’ Connect-to-Investors International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2013: European Rail Transport Delegation to India EU-India Cluster Matchmaking event on resource efficiency & clean technologies Indian Urban Sector Study Tour to Europe EICC Trade and Investment Partnership Summit (TIPS) 5th BE Ecobusiness Cooperation Event at ECOMONDO For details on upcoming events, and how to register for them, please visit www.ebtc.eu/events.html INSIGHT Clean Coal Technology in India This insight briefly introduces clean coal technologies, the potential and possibilities in India, and outlines a few policies that support the use of clean coal technologies. A few of EBTC’s activities in clean coal knowledge and technology transfer are also highlighted, and soon a report covering the entire value chain of the coal based power sector of India will soon be available. Watch this space! Read more Contact: Mr. Suman Lahiri (Regional Manager, Kolkata) EBTC NEWS EBTC’s European Technology Experience Centre (ETEC) A dedicated space for European technologies in India, the experience centre launches in Bengaluru this September. The ETEC is inviting EU technologies and solutions to incubate in India free for a limited period (September 2013 – February 2014). To find out more about technology incubation services, and how it can benefit you: Download the brochure Visit the Centre’s webpage Contact: Mr. Harsha Lingam (Business Development) EBTC Corporate Film Through the EBTC Corporate film, learn about what the European Business & Technology Centre (EBTC) in India does, our areas of work and the services that we offer in brief. Watch the long film Watch the short film Contact: Ms. Ananya Roy (Communications) Building a business ecosystem for EU SME’s in India: Aqua-Q’s journey in India EBTC is working hand-in-hand with European SME’s like Aqua-Q, helping them to build local connections, networks, and create a sustainable business ecosystem for longevity in the Indian market.This film follows the journey of Aqua-Q AB (Sweden) and their visit to Kolkata  in July 2013. Watch the film Contact: Ms. Ananya Roy (Communications) EBTC Water Partnership – India Water Development Programme News A recent issue of the the ETI Dynamics newsletter covered: - Atmospheric Water Generation. - Technology spotlight: Drinkable Air. - Roundtable: Pulp & Paper Industry. - Survey: Water in South Asia by Chatham House, UK.  Read more For information on the EBTC water partnership, contact: Mr. Monish Verma (Environment Specialist) UPCOMING EVENTS   In India Scenario Workshop on ‘Smart-Sustainable Cities and Communities Initiative in India’ 6th September 2013   - Learn more - Contact: Mr. Harsha Lingam EU-India Cleantech SME & Investor Forum 2013 25th – 26th September 2013   - Learn more - Contact: Ms. Leena Pishe Thomas 6th EuroIndia Summit & Mission – ‘Greening Cities’ 21st – 23rd October 2013 Andhra Pradesh & Gujarat, India   - Learn more - Submit city project briefs - Registration form - Contact: Mr. Monish Verma Connect-to-Investors 23rd – 24th September 2013, Mumbai   -Contact: Mr. Shrikar Dole International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2013: European Rail Transport Delegation to India 3rd – 5th October 2013, Delhi    - Event flyer - Register your interest - Contact: Mr. Dibyendu Sengupta EU-India Cluster Matchmaking event on resource efficiency & clean technologies 23rd – 25th October 2013, Mumbai   - Contact: Mr. Shrikar Dole  In Europe   Indian Urban Sector Study Tour to Europe 25th September – 4th October 2013 Nantes (France), Brussels (Belgium) & Malmo (Sweden)   - Contact: Mr. Shrikar Dole EICC Trade and Investment Partnership Summit (TIPS) European Parliament, Brussels 16 Oct 2013   - Learn more - Contact: Mr. Philippe Adriaenssens 5th BE Ecobusiness Cooperation Event at ECOMONDO 6th – 9th November 2013, Rimini, Italy   - Learn more - Contact: Mr. Harsha Lingam WRITE TO US! Connect with us today and let’s start building a relationship! Whether you’re from the EU and are looking at venturing into India, have a technology to offer, or from India with a need for technology, a researcher, or perhaps a cluster? We want to hear from you, and your work!

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