A short general presentation of the cluster initiative BrainsBusiness - ICT North Denmark

1. BrainsBusiness – ICT North Denmark Cluster presentation

2. Cluster history 1948: SP Radio 1973: Dancom 1974: Launch of Aalborg University (AAU) Computer science Network formation 1983: Dancall, Cetelco (1G) 1987: NOVI Science Park 1988: DC Development (JV - 2G) 1991: Operator: Sonofon 1990s: Established as development hub Shipbuilding Maritime communications Mobile phones Wireless solutions 1997: Establishment of NorCOM (Wireless) 2005: Establishment of ikt forum (IT) 2008:Launch of joint ICT Cluster Initiative 2009: Merger of networks

3. Cluster overview Cluster facts & structure The ICTeque contains profiles of research centres, educational institutions and companies working within the field of ICT in North Denmark. www.iktforum.dk/en/the_icteque ICT Cluster members ICT companies in regional database Geography Structure (%) S/M/L Financing (%) Public/academia/ private 110 260 Regional 85/10/5 80/13/7

4. Long term vision … to etablish the ICT Cluster in North Denmark as one of the most attractive and competitive ICT Clusters in Europe…

5. Key objectives Visibility Attractiveness Competitiveness

6. Strategic framework Thematic networks Innovative projects Investments Cases Analysis Trends Forecasts Partnerships Branding Commercial focus areas Core technologies Telecom Health tech Intelligent Transport & Logistics Smart energy grids Business Intelligence Digital experience Wireless technology Embedded software systems Dataintensive systems HCI (Human-Computer Interaction)

7. Cluster activities

9. Joint strategy

10. Branding

11. Innovative projects

12. Networks

13. Research & Analysis

14. Attracting investments

15. Cluster organisation Triple helix – dominated and chaired by industry Cluster staff Staff from core partners Steering Committee Joint secretariat Facilitator