The document provides information about the Andalusian Institute of Technology (IAT). It discusses IAT's mission to work with companies and institutions to improve results through innovative solutions. It outlines IAT's objectives to stimulate innovation in companies, coordinate regional authorities, and facilitate knowledge sharing. The document also lists IAT's areas of expertise, including regional development, in-company innovation, environmental management, and industrial design. It provides examples of IAT's international cooperation projects and involvement in European programs.

1. ANDALUSIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
IKTIMEDIKTIMED
Kick-off MeetingKick-off Meeting
Barcelona, October 21st-22nd 2010

2. Andalusian Institute of TechnologyAndalusian Institute of Technology
Innovation and Technology Centre
Non profit private foundation
Recognized as being of public
interest
Sited in Andalusia (Spain)
Created in 1989
130 employees

3. IAT Mission:IAT Mission: to work closely with companies and institutions which
improves their end results, by providing Value through innovative and
sustainable solutions.
Strategic R&DStrategic R&D
Knowledge Intensive ServicesKnowledge Intensive Services
BusinessBusiness SServiceservices

4. Objectives(I):Objectives(I):
To stimulate theTo stimulate the innovation processesinnovation processes and theand the
incorporation of new technologies in the companies,incorporation of new technologies in the companies,
specially in SMEsspecially in SMEs
To allow the companies toTo allow the companies to access national andaccess national and
international technological programmesinternational technological programmes,, as a part of theas a part of the
Science, Technology and Industry European SystemScience, Technology and Industry European System
To contribute for aTo contribute for a better coordinationbetter coordination betweenbetween
companies, regional authorities, research bodies andcompanies, regional authorities, research bodies and
other private and public institutions for the enhacementother private and public institutions for the enhacement
of theof the Regional Innovation SystemRegional Innovation System

5. Objectives(II):Objectives(II):
To favour theTo favour the access to and the spreadaccess to and the spread of newof new
technologies by helping the adaptation to thetechnologies by helping the adaptation to the
technological change of the sectors involvedtechnological change of the sectors involved
To facilitate theTo facilitate the exchange of knowledgeexchange of knowledge byby
encouraging studies, research and training in theencouraging studies, research and training in the
technological environment.technological environment.

6. • Participation in overParticipation in over 100 international100 international
cooperation (mainly European) projectscooperation (mainly European) projects
• Consolidated presence throughoutConsolidated presence throughout EuropeEurope
(5, 6 and 7(5, 6 and 7FPFP, INTERREG, LIFE, Leonardo,, INTERREG, LIFE, Leonardo,
multilateral financing…etcmultilateral financing…etc
• Our philosophy:Our philosophy: commitment tocommitment to
innovation and sustainable developmentinnovation and sustainable development
• Firm commitment to internationalisationFirm commitment to internationalisation
• AsAs intermediating Agentintermediating Agent, IAT collaborates, IAT collaborates
effectively with key entities within theeffectively with key entities within the
Innovation SystemsInnovation Systems
KEY ASPECTS

7. Our RoleOur Role
POLICIES
AND
INNOVATION
PLANS
COMPANIES
AND
PROFESSIONALS
PROGRAMMES
PROJECTS
SPREADS
UNDERTAKES
INFORMS
PROPOSES
INFORMS
SERVICES
Innovación y Tecnología

8. Areas of expertise
Regional Development. Regional Innovation
Systems
In-company Innovation
Supporting the internationalisation of SMEs and
other organizations
Management Technologies
Training and People Development
Management and Sustainable Dev. -
Environment & Energy
Industrial DesignIndustrial Design

9. Areas of expertise (I)
Regional Development. Regional Innovation Systems
 Strategic Regional Innovation Plans - Sectorial Innovation
Plans
 Support the creation of a technological infraestructure :
+ Launch and consolidation of Science and Industrial Parks
+ Launch and consolidation of Innovation and Technology Centers
 Support the creation of Innovation Networks, involving the different
key agents within the System
 Support the launching and consolidation of clusters

10. Areas of expertise (II)
In company Innovation
 Aplication of models, tools and techniques of Innovation
Management to improve products, processes and/or services
 Transfer of Know How relating to Innovation Management
 Strategic plans for SMEs- Diagnostics for companies to detect areas
for improvement
Value Analysis
Internal Analysis of Products-Markets
5S Methodology
LEAN Manufacturing
Knowledge Management

11. Areas of Expertise (III)
Supporting internationalisation in SMES and other organisations
 Production of Guidebooks on how-to participate in
R&D+i Programmes in the international area
 Diffusion, promotion and training in R&D+i
Programmes in the international area
 Preparation, presentation and incorporation into
R&D+i projects
 Support and assistance for SMEs and other
organizations to participate in R&D+i Programmes
in the international area (such as FP7 for
R&D+demostration), resulting in an improvement in
their competitiveness levels

12. Areas of Expertise (IV)
Studies on Innovation Financing
 Support for the creation of Networks of Incubators for TBFs
 Promotion and advise in the creation of Technology Based Firms (TBFs)
 Advise in the design of Innovation Financing Policies and Strategies
 Regional studies on Innovation Financing
 Support to the creation of investors networks
 Organisation of meetings between entrepreneurs and investors

13. Areas of Expertise (V)
Management Technologies
All this in the context of the integration of Management Systems in Quality
Management, Environmental Management, Health and Safety
Management, Metrological Management, Logistics Management, Social
Responsibility Management using the Global Model of “Excellence in
Management”
 Process-Approach Management
 Performance assessment Systems in Organizations
 Design and management of Management Evaluation Systems in
Organizations
 Design and management of Organizations Management Awards
Systems
 Evaluation of Management in Public Administrations
 Identification of the Needs and Expectations of the Interest Groups and
their degree of Satisfaction
 Production of Sectorial technical guides for implementing Management
Systems

14. Areas of Expertise (VI)
Training and people development
 Design of specific strategies in the development of personal
compentences, in line with the organization’s strategy
 Transfer of know-how and training using different training modules:
Courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, professional meetings.
Main training specialties: Management systems (Quality, R&D+i, Environment,
Integrated Systems, People Development), Innovation (Innovation Management,
Regional Innovation Systems, Creativity, Project Management)
 Advice and technical assistance to companies for the implementation of
Competences management models, geared towards people
development

15.  Diffusion, promotion and training in technological aspects relating to the
Environment
 Support to public administrations for the implementation of European,
national and regional policies relating to the Environment
 Promotion of Eco-innovation by supporting organizations in incorporating
technologies and good practices in Environmental Management within
their productive processes
 Design and development of Technical Manuals and Guidebooks to support
organizations in implementing Environmental Management into their
processes
 Participation in Committees for Standardization in order to establish
technical standards in the environmental area
 Development of training workshops to support businesses in preparing
Sustainability Reports
Areas of Expertise (VI)
Management and Sustainable Development-Environment

16.  Energy Efficiency in buildings
Analysis and evaluation of energy demand and HVAC systems
Energy Certification
Promotion activities and training actions in sustainable building and energy efficiency
 Innovation Projects to improve environmental impact and
energy efficiency
Distribution networks for heating and cooling (district heating cooling).
Life Cycle Analysis when evaluating the environmental impact of buildings.
Renewable energies (fuel cells, hydrogen, biomass, wastes, etc…)
 Energy management systems. UNE 216.301: 2007 Standard
Organization of Conferences: Technical and informative in the field of energy
management
Design of tools to identify and evaluate aspects related to energy management systems
Development of projects in companies to apply evaluation tools in energy management
and execution of improvement plans to reduce energy consumption
Areas of Expertise (VII)
Management and Sustainable Development - Energy

17.
 Industrial Design
Products and Processes conceptual, formal and functional design and development
Rout slips, exploded view drawings, documentation, drawings and manuals
Design and development of manufacturing and testing tools
Support for manufacturing line adjustment
 Analysis and Simulation
Product behaviour analysis under static, dynamic, linear and nonlinear loads
Computational fluid dynamics
Multiphysics coupled analysis (including electromagnetism)
Rheological analysis and optimization of plastic injection processes
Simulation and optimization of machining processes, stamping and hydroforming
 Process Simulation
Simulation and optimization of manufacturing processes and services
Areas of Expertise (VIII)
Industrial Design

18. Some examples in the area of Knowledge
Transfer and Innovation

19. 1. MARIS and KUJPOMRIS: Technical Assistance in the Definition, Follow-up and Evaluation of
Innovation systems in the Kujawy-Pomorze Region of Poland and Malta (Framework Programme,
European Commission).
2. Project for the Creation of Innovation and Technology Centres in Adean Countries.
3. OMEN. Evaluation of the impact of regional innovation policies. Benchmarking
at the European level (European Commission, Framework Programme.)
Area of Expertise: Regional Development / Regional Innovation
Systems.
Area of Expertise: in Company Innovation
2. Knowledge Factory: meeting point, on a website, for those companies that wish to belong to,
share and transmit valuable information in any area of business management
(http://conocimiento.iat.es)
1. Innovapyme Programme: Improvement of products, processes, and services in SMEs by applying
Innovation Management Methodologies. Publication of the “Innovation Guidebook for SMEs: Four
models, Four solutions” co-financing of ERDF.
3. Publication of the “Guide for Creativity in the Company”, to introduce the passionate world of
Creativity and its use in businesses to demonstrate that Innovation is not only necessary but
enjoyable.

20. MED PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
AGRO-ENVIRONMED, promoting eco-innovation in the Mediterranean Area through the creation
of a platform to transfer technologies and best environmental practices.
MED-IPPC-NET, Reinforcement and improvement network for the implementation of the European
Directive 96/61/CE relating to Mediterranean Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control.
Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area as key elements for Regional
Sustainable Development: CreaMED Alliance (CreaMED)
Easy Finance (EASY FINANCE)
Reinforcing innovative assistance services for enterprises in order to increase their access to
financing through a transnational system of intensive use of innovation and knowledge
technologies.

21. Generating Platform of projects to boost theGenerating Platform of projects to boost the
Hydrogen Economy in the European SouthwestHydrogen Economy in the European Southwest
(HYRREG)
Interregional initiative aimed to boost the Hydrogen
Economy in the Southwest Europe creating a
platform for the generation of technology and
development collaboration projects among
Enterprises, Universities and TCs.
SUDOE PROJECTS IN PROGRESS (1st CALL)
Virtual Cluster of Business CreativityVirtual Cluster of Business Creativity
(CREA-BUSINESS-IDEA)
Creation of a Virtual Business Creativity Cluster aimed at
encouraging new creativity oriented mechanisms and
methodologies for the creation and consolidation of
innovative business

22. ATLANTIC AREA PROJECTS IN
PROGRESS (1st CALL)
Western Internationalization Network AtlanticWestern Internationalization Network Atlantic
(WIN-ATLANTIC)(WIN-ATLANTIC)
Providing enhanced networking opportunities to
innovative start ups and SMEs located in the
regions of our partner organisations and supports
the internationalisation of their businesses

23. Thank you for your attention!
Tel. +34 95 446 80 10
Fax: +34 95 446 04 07
http://www.iat.es
C/ Leonardo da Vinci, 2
Isla de La Cartuja
E- 41092 Sevilla. Spain
Anne Furphy
International Programmes Department
afurphy@iat.es