SPECTARIS, the German Industry Association for Optical, Medical and Mechatronical Technologies is opening up new market opportunities for its member companies through the organisation of international projects. To date SPECTARIS has implemented a number of EU-Asia projects within the framework of the European Union's Asia Invest programme and EU-Latin America within the framework of the AL-Invest Programme.

These matchmaking events have proven to be a very effective and cost efficient way for companies to make contact with potential partners and gain a greater insight into foreign markets. In addition to managing international cooperation projects SPECTARIS is also very active in organising trade fair participation worldwide.

Current Projects

Central Asia-Invest Programme: "Building up sustainable partnerships in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan: Strengthening the Capacity of Business Intermediary Organisations in Central Asia in the healthcare sector"
Project Objective: To strengthen the Industry Organisations and their member companies from the healthcare industry in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan through capacity building measures.

Instruments: Tailor-made Trainings, Matchmaking Event, Business Delegation, Internet Platform

Partner Organisations:

• SPECTARIS, Germany
• German Association of Consulting
• Enterprises in the Healthcare Industry (VBGW)
• FENIN (Spanish Federation of Healthcare Technology Companies)
• Representation of German Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan
• Forum of Entrepreneurs of Kazakhstan
• Association of Manufacturers of Pharmaceutical and Medical Goods of Kazakhstan
• Association of Pharmaceutical and Production Manufacturers of Kazakhstan
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tashkent Region
• Bishkek Business Club

Business Support Programme: Strengthening the Capacity of BROs in Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia and Turkey in the Health Care Industry
Project Objective: To increase the capacity of BROs in Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia and Turkey on application and compliance of relevant Community Acquis in the healthcare industry

Instruments: tailor-made trainings, handbook, internet platform, company visits, flyers knowledge and experience exchange platform (MedLex)

BSP Partners:

• BIA (Bulgarian Industrial Association)
• AFPM (Romanian Association of Medical Product Suppliers)
• CCE (Croatian Chamber of Economy)
• TÜDER (Turkish Medical Equipment and Devices Manufacturers Association)
• TAOOP (Turkey Association of Optical and Optometric Professions)
• Turkish Eyewear Industries Association

Trainers:

• SPECTARIS, Germany
• FENIN (Spanish Federation of Healthcare Technology Companies)
• AEO (Spanish Association of Production, Commercialisation and Importation of Optical and Ophtalmological Products)
• ABHI (Association of British Healthcare Industries)
• Birmingham Technology Limited/Photonics Cluster UK
• FABRILABO (French Association of Laboratory Equipment Manufacturers and Traders)
• AFOP (French Manufacturers Association in Optics and Photonics)
• POLMED (Polish Medical Devices Industry Association)

Website: www.bsp-healthcare.com

AL-Invest ExpoOptica
Project Title: Eye to Eye - Latin America meets Europe in Optics
Event Date:28th to 29th February 2008
Venue: The trade fair “ExpoOptica – International Optics and Optometry Exhibition” in Madrid, Spain     
Website: www.eye2eye.al-invest.de

Asia Interprise LEAP
Project Title: Linking Europe and Asia in Photonics
Event Date: 20th to 22nd November 2007
Venue: The trade fair “ILOPE” in Beijing     
Website: www.asiainvest-leap.com - info@asiainvest-leap.com

Asia Interprise Thailand
Project Title: Asia Invest Matchmaking Medical Devices EU-Asia
Event Date: 13th to 14th September 2007
Venue: The trade fair “HOSPIMedica Thailand” in Bangkok     
Website: www.asiainvest-thailand.com - info(at)asiainvest-thailand.com

Previous Projects

Asia Invest Alliance
Project Title: Strengthening the Photonics Industry EU-China
Project aim: Capacity building between partner organisations EU-China in the Photonics industry
Instruments: Workshops in China, Internet Platform, Company Assessment Guide and Job Exchange between partners     Partners: - COIIA: Changchun Optoelectronics Information Industry Association, China
- AFOP: The French Trade Association for Optics and Photonics, France
Website: www.photonics-network.com

Asia Interprise India
Project Title: Asia Interprise Medical Devices Business Meetings EU-India
Event Date: 9th -11th March 2007
Partners: EU-India Chambers – the Council of EU Chambers of Commerce in India
MYCCI - UK     
Venue: The trade fair “Hospimedica” in New Delhi
Website: www.asiainvest-india.com - info@asiainvest-india.com

Asia Interprise Indonesia
Project Title: Asia Interprise Analytical Instruments and Lab Equipment EU-Indonesia
Event Date: 6th – 9th December 2006
Partners: - Centre for Development of SME’s (CD SME), Jakarta, Indonesia
- Consorzio Italasia, Italy
- Fabrilabo, France
- MYCCI, UK     
Venue: The trade fair “CIL Indonesia” in Jakarta
Website: www.eu-indonesia.com - info@eu-indonesia.com

AL-Invest MEDICA - Latin America
Event Date: 14 - 18 November 2006
Partners:
ARGENTINA
BELGIUM
CZECH REPUBLIC
ECUADOR
FRANCE
GERMANY
ITALY
MEXICO
NETHERLANDS
SLOVENIA
SPAIN
UNITED KINGDOM
URUGUAY
Venue: Dusseldorf, Germany during the International Trade Fair "MEDICA 2006"
Main Organizer: Eurocentro Bancomext, Mexico

AL-Invest Analytica - Latin America
Event Date: 25 - 26 April 2006
Partners: Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador, France, Germany, UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain     

Venue: Munich, Germany during the International Trade Fair "ANALYTICA 2006"
Website: www.alinvest-analytica.com

Asia Invest Medica
Project Title: Asia Interprise Medical Devices Business Meetings EU-China
Event Date: 16th -17th November 2005
Partners:
- Chinese Association of Medical Devices Industry
- CAMDI
- Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- MYCCI Seminars: Business Culture - 9th May, in Stuttgart, 5th September in Berlin
Participation Fee: 150 EUR
Venue: Medica, Düsseldorf, Germany
Website: www.asiainvest-medica.com - E-Mail: info@asiainvest-medica.com

China EU- Enterprises Cooperation Conference - Qingdao
Event Date: 19th - 20th October 2005
Partners: Ministry of Commerce
Qingdao Municipal Government
Qingdao International Cooperation Association of SME's Support Organisations: Ministry of Commerce of Peoples' Republic of China
EU Delegation to China
Venue: Qingdao Province
Website: www.qdautofair.gov.cn/qdeufair/index.htm

Asia Invest "EU-ASIA Manufacturing Alliance"
Event Date: 30th Aug. –3rd Sep., 2005
Main Organiser: MYCCI - Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Partners: See further information     Venue: International Trade Fair CIEME, Shenyang International Exhibition Center
Participation Fee: 200 EUR
Website: www.cieme.org/english or www.mycci.co.uk.

AL-Invest Medical Equipment - Brazil
Project Title: AL-Invest Business Meetings between European and Latin American Companies Medical Equipment
Event Date: 13-15 June 2005
Partners: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Panamá, Paraquay, France, The Netherlands
Venue: São Paulo, Brazil during the International Trade Fair "HOSPITALAR 2005"

Asia Invest Photonics
Project Title: Asia Interprise, EU-China Business Meetings in the Photonics Industry
Event Date: 15th - 16th March 2005
Partners: - China Optics and Optoelectronics Manufacturers
Association - COEMA
- Consorzio Italasia     Seminar: 3rd March in Berlin
Venue: ILOPE Trade Fair in Beijing, China
Website: www.asiainvest-photonics.com - E-Mail: info@asiainvest-photonics.com

Asia Invest Analytica 2004
Project Title: Asia Interprise EU-China, Business Encounters for Analytical, Biotechnology, Diagnostics and Lab Technology Sectors
Event Date: 7th - 9th September 2004
Partners: - Chinese Medical and
Laboratory Science & Technology Association - CMLSTA
- Consorzio Italasia     Venue: ANALYTICA, Shanghai, China