INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Dutch event is a smart move for mobility sector
Representatives from 23 companies and research institutions from the UK smart mobility sector travelled to the Netherlands recently to meet Dutch counterparts to explore opportunities for business collaboration and funding under Horizon 2020. The visit was organised by
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), Innovate UK and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, which worked closely together to organise an action-packed programme of presentations from influential speakers, group discussion and one-to-one meetings, rounded off with a tour of the cutting-edge facilities and future technologies at the Eindhoven University of Technology. Significant opportunities exist
As an SME looking to operate in
the Czech market, there are a number of factors to consider. All company legislation is regulated by Czech Civil Code, which recognises most types of companies, and requires them to be registered in the Commercial Register at the Ministry of Justice. Overseas companies are able to set up branches in the Czech Republic. While branches are not legal entities, they are recorded in
the Commercial Register and are liable for tax in the same way as a company. As the Czech Republic is a part
of the European Union, UK companies will find that much of the legislation they will navigate is harmonised with EU requirements. Product standards, packaging and intellectual property rights are all in line with other EU member states. Similarly, the legal system in the Czech Republic is largely consistent with EU requirements. UK companies should ensure that
labels are in the Czech language and check with the relevant certification authority on domestic legislation on advertising and health and safety.
For help or advice about doing business in the Czech Republic, or any other international market, contact the Enterprise Europe Network on 0333 320 0333, email
eeninfo@emc-dnl.co.uk or tweet @EEN_Midlands.
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for UK companies in the connected and autonomous vehicle sectors. The recently- released Automated Vehicles Readiness Index (AVRI) report by auditing firm and Chamber member KPMG revealed that the Netherlands is the world’s most autonomous vehicle-ready country, largely attributed to its AV-friendly infrastructure and well-maintained road network. The Netherlands boasts the highest density of electric vehicle charging points in the world, already offering 27,000 charging points for the public. Day one was held at the
Automotive Campus in Helmond, the national meeting point for business in automotive technology and smart mobility in the Netherlands, and home to innovative companies, engineers, suppliers, scientists and world class development and testing
The two-day event in the Netherlands helped facilitate valuable collaborations within the mobility sector
‘Significant opportunities exist for UK companies in the connected and autonomous vehicle sectors’
facilities. The delegation was welcomed by Lex Boon, Director of the Automotive Campus, who explained the important role the venue has to play in the development of new smart and green mobility solutions globally. Bringing the focus back to the
Horizon 2020 programme, the delegation was then split into smaller working groups depending on their particular area of interest; electric vehicles, charging infrastructure and automotive/connected vehicles. The aim of this session was to facilitate a group discussion about forthcoming funding calls and the forming of partnerships for proposals. EEN hosted a session of pre-
arranged matchmaking meetings where over 60 introductions took place, with the goal of kicking off new and beneficial business relationships. Feedback was exceptional, with a number of delegates reporting positive conversations and confidence
that they would lead to further collaboration. Day two saw the UK delegation
travel to the Eindhoven University of Technology, whose Automotive Technology Programme is focused on technological solutions to societal issues such as emissions, traffic jams and accidents, and where student teams are formed to work on particular projects. Gijs Dubbelman, the Head of
Mobile perception Systems (MPS) at the university, gave an overview of the recent developments in his department, and also showcased the work of one of his student teams, a fully electric lightweight racing car for use in electric motorsport events. The final presentation was
given by Auke Hoekstra, Senior Researcher on Electric Mobility, who explained how data trends, simulations and mapping can influence the way technology is developed in the smart mobility sector.
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