IMPROVEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP WITH ENTERPRISES BY ENHANCEMENT OF A REGIONAL

QUALITY MANAGEMENT POTENTIALS IN WBC

Vojislav VeljkovićDirectorv.veljkovic@bickg.rs

Kick of meetingJanuary 10, 2014.

FOUNDERS

• City of Kragujevac• Regional Chamber of Commerce Kragujevac• Regional Agency for Economic Development• Association of private entrepreneurs Šumadija• General Association of entrepreneurs Sloga

Support in the initial phase from national/international donors (NIP, USAID MEGA/VOCA, ATA SPARK)

WHAT WE DO

• BIC provides business support to SME

sector and fosters the development of

start-up companies.• Business support (preparation of BP, comercialisation

of products and services, accounting, legal support etc.)• Resources (subsidised office space, administrative

services, conference room, parking, kitchen, profesionalna know-how network,...)

TARGET GROUP

• Young entrepreneurs, up to 35 years of age• SME’s• Start up companies• Innovative ventures

• Open competition

TENANTS

Admitted 35Completed incubation 10Present 14Employed 83

RESOURCES

9 work stations, smart board, internet…(Use of virtual offices, internet, web site)

Conference room

Lap top, VoIP, internet, LCD TV, printer, AC, Administrative services

Cooperation with faculties

• Transfer of knowledge and networking• Development of practical skills and trainings• Internship and research activities, volunteering

• Improving skills and professional development of BIC tenants and managment through various forms of consulting and cooperation.

PROJECTSProject Virtual incubator program for SME’s funded by EU. Partners: Faculties of Economy, Engineering and Law;

Results: •325 students trained, 43 BP produced, •IT TC trainings for 80 SMSs,•Established new partnerships

with academic sector•Opened virtual offices

Thank you!

Contact:

Business innovation centre Kragujevac

Vojislav Veljković, director

v.veljkovic@bickg.rs

www.bickg.rs