IRC North - For technology transfer

IRC North Nord Manche covers the whole of the north of England and the 3 French regions of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Haute Normandie and Picardie.  The partnership comprises the following organisations: 

RTC North Ltd

RTC North is one of Europe’s largest independent technology transfer companies and is committed to improving competitiveness and innovation in the North East of England. It has been involved with the IRC network since it was created. RTC North is involved with a number of other European, National and regional initiatives to assist SMEs. www.rtcnorth.co.uk

Beta Technology Ltd

Beta is a specialist consultancy company providing innovative solutions for the management and delivery of projects supporting economic growth. Beta’s excellent track record of programme and project management is underpinned by our core understanding of science and technology and how the facilitation and support of research and development, enterprise and regeneration are key economic drivers through job creation at national and regional level.
Beta is based in South Yorkshire with a subsidiary office in Stockton-on-Tees and since its inception has operated in Europe, nationally and in a number of regions. Our core competence of programme and project management is supported by the following key areas of expertise and capability.  Beta has been a partner in IRC North since 1998.  www.betatechnology.co.uk

ChamberLink Ltd

ChamberLink Ltd (previously Chamber Business Enterprises) is a joint venture company that has been operating since April 2000. ChamberLink is a result of a merger between the North West Business Link and Chamber Business Enterprises. It is responsible for delivery of the IRC contract in the North West region of England.  http://www.chamber-link.co.uk

OSEO Group

OSEO group was created in 2005, from the merger of  ANVAR (the French innovation agency) and BDPME (the SME development bank).  Its aim is to support entrepreneurial and research organisations to tackle the technical, commercial, financial and human challenges of innovation. It has offices in all three regions covered by IRC North in France; Nord-Pas de Calais, Haute-Normandie and Picardie. http://www.oseo.fr/mieux_connaitre_oseo/english_version

ARIST

The ARIST agencies, (the Agences Regionales d’Information Strategique et Technologique) are services of the Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CRCI) and specialise in assisting companies to develop by helping them access relevant information. ARIST have offices in the Haute Normandie and Nord Pas de Calais regions of France. http://www.arist.fr/