Innovations for medium-sized businesses

Facing the crisis: save or invest?

In the midst of the crisis affecting the economy in 2009, we look at the spirit of innovation and how businesses are using it to their advantage. There is much debate in the media at present about which is the better strategy in the current climate: to save or to invest. Both options deserve consideration, but whatever you cut back on, it shouldn’t be investments in the future. Now is the time to invest in innovation!

According to a recent report from the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), businesses are looking to take advantage of the economic crisis by focusing more on innovation to improve their future competitiveness. Most companies are seeking to upgrade their innovation activities during these difficult times. More than 45% of companies will be matching R&D budgets in 2009, with 42% actually increasing funding for R&D. From "Innovationsplus trotz Krise", Produktion No. 3/4, 2009

Image source: DHIK, Produktion

Innovation is the ticket to the future

Medium-sized businesses are innovation drivers in the German economy. As technology becomes more and more miniaturised, we can expect to see even more innovation in the years ahead. But developing microtechnologies and putting them to practical use demands expert know-how, special systems technology and the right environment.

That’s where the activity programme of MicroMountains Applications AG comes in. As a service provider for technology transfer, we provide comprehensive individual support right up to the point where your innovation goes into series production.

The application centre has access to a network of internationally respected research and development institutes and the expertise of over 500 engineers and scientists – a pool of ideas, concepts and solutions. In a manner of speaking, we have access to an R&D department the likes of which only global players can usually afford. And this expert team provides individual, tailored support for medium-sized businesses like yours.

Benefit No. 1	It’s easy when you know how – so take advantage of our know-how!
	MicroMountains Applications has a wealth of expertise that you can use to the benefit of your products and processes. We have the technology know-how your business needs to create the innovations of the future.

Successful innovations depend on a combination of factors. In addition to the right technology you also need the right strategy to launch your new product on to the market, make it a success, and protect it. Companies often fail to attach sufficient importance to internal management tasks relating to innovation, patent protection and cooperations. Instead of tying up your own resources, why not take advantage of our extensive experience in this area?

Benefit No. 2	Effective and efficient – our innovation and cooperation management
	We provide efficient, tailored services to support your business throughout the innovation process. We initiate and coordinate the project with professional expertise in technology and business management.

Any innovation involves delving into new, sometimes unknown territory, and the opportunities are always accompanied by a certain level of (financial) risk. But there is help available. The European Union, the German federal government and the governments of the individual German states have set up a range of funding programmes to encourage businesses to innovate and create employment.

You too could benefit from the federal government’s high-tech strategy and take advantage of the available financial support. Funding includes pro rata finance and non-repayable loans, among others.

Benefit No. 3	Financial support – take advantage of funding programmes
	We can help you gain access to innovation incentives for application-focused projects without the red tape. Applying for state funding doesn’t have to be complicated and time-consuming. Instead, you can be free to make more efficient and purposeful use of your resources.

For more information, please use our contact form or contact us directly at info@mm-applications.com info@mm-applications.com or on Tel. 07721 206 495-0.