Matchmaking with Germany
Virtual business initiation event for German and Indian companies in the field of educationand training (products and services).
A project-related promotion initiative within the framework of the BMWi Foreign Market Entry Programme for predominantly small and medium-sized German enterprises (SMEs)
The German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) aims at providing this perfect opportunity for you to network online in a matchmaking event!
On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), ICU Business Consulting GmbH in cooperation with Icunet Consulting India Private Ltd. will launch a digital business initiation in the field of education and training for the target market India. The aim for both sides is to identify potential for cooperation and share knowledge and further market insights.
The current situation and the effects of the global corona crisis do not allow physical implementation on site. That’s why the whole event will take place as a variety of virtual sessions spread over a period of two weeks, from October 26th until November 06th, 2020.
This is a project-related promotion initiative within the framework of the BMWi Foreign Market Entry Programme for predominantly small and medium-sized German enterprises (SMEs).
The business initiation will be supported by the trade association iMOVE: Training – Made in Germany, an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
How can you participate?
- as a Speaker
- as a Sponsor
- share a presentation / white paper / research document of your company and the work done in the education, training and skill sector in India
- be a multiplier – get like-minded associations, institutes, colleges to participate in this event
- find your new German business partner – meet and select online
Target Audience
Any SME whether an
- Education Start-Up
- Institute
- University / College
- Academy
- Consultancy firm
who imparts education, both technical and non-technical skills and training via online means, e-learning, gamification, experiential learning, simulations, any technology based solutions in Industry 4.0.
Your benefits
- Free participation
- Exposure on an international platform
- Buy, sell and collaborate with the German Market
- Expertise of technical skills for vocational trainings in Engineering, I.T.,
Industry 4.0 - Form networks and make sustainable contacts
The final program
Due to time difference, all sessions take place in the time slot between 01:30 and 05:30 (IST).
The program language is English.
Week 1:
Monday, 26.10.2020 (Preparation phase for German participants)
Session 1
01:30 – 02:30 pm
Kick-Off & Briefing
- Welcoming of the German participants by the ICUnet Group
- Technical Briefing
- Short presentation of the BMWi-MEP/GTAI (Germany Trade & Invest)
- General preparation for the upcoming modules
Tuesday, 27.10.2020 (Preparation phase for German participants)
Session 2
01:30 – 02:30 pm
Market and industry briefing
Speech from Dr. Vinayshil Gautam – PhD; FRAS (London)
Internationally acclaimed Management Thinker & Practitioner
Topic: “Opportunities, Collaborations, Red herrings: contours of Indo-German business interface”
Session 3
02:30 – 03:30 pm
Culture at its best!
Short intercultural training – Business with India
Session 4
flexible use
Icunet LearnHub
E-Learning Course: INDIA Intelligence
Wednesday, 28.10.2020
no session / gap day
replaced by Session 6 on Friday
Thursday, 29.10.2020
Session 5
01:30 – 04:30 pm
incl. short breaks
Business initiation / Mini Pitches
- Greetings by GTAI / Representative of BMWi
- Briefing by representative of the German Embassy (tbc.)
- Introduction of iMove: Training – Made in Germany / Silvia Niediek
- Mini pitches of German companies in front of Indian stakeholders
- Virtual networking afterwards
Friday, 30.10.2020
Session 6
01:30 – 04:30 pm
incl. short breaks
Indian Insights –
Input + Inspiration + Q&A Exchange
Six different exciting lectures by Indian speakers on different topics about the Indian market for education and training, doing business with India and much more.
Week 2:
Monday, 02.11.2020
Session 7
01:30 – 03:30 pm
Speed-Dating I
Short presentation of Indian companies & institutes
(5-Min Speed-Presentations)
Tuesday, 03.11.2020
Session 8
01:30 – 03:30 pm
Speed-Dating II
Short presentation of Indian companies & institutes
(5-Min Speed-Presentations)
Wednesday, 04.11.2020
Session 9
flexible time slots
Matchmaking I
Individually arranged B2B meetings
Thursday, 05.11.2020
Session 10
flexible time slots
Matchmaking II
Individually arranged B2B meetings
Friday, 06.11.2020 (Closing for German participants only)
Session 11
02:30 – 03:30 pm
Closing event
Final networking among the participants & farewell
Session 12
from 04:30 pm
Feedback and evaluation
Final discussion & review (appointments individually agreed)
Your contact person and specialist partner
ICUnet Group, with expertise in more than 75 countries and 25 languages, prepares several thousand specialists and executives for international cooperation every year, advises and supports companies in setting up new locations in foreign markets and revolutionizes global mobility. The interdisciplinary team of experts at ICU Business Consulting GmbH in cooperation with its Indian colleagues at Icunet Consulting India Private Ltd. is therefore both executor and specialist partner.
If you have questions
regarding content and registration:
Ms Suryaa Pawar
Regional Director Pune
suryaa.pawar@icunet.group
+91 9765273376
iMOVE: Training – Made in Germany, an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), perfectly prepares education service providers on their way to foreign markets and facilitates contact with potential customers and cooperation partners worldwide. iMove : Taining – Made in Germany supports the program as a valuable specialist partner.