Edifice Third-Party Assessment & Certification System for Techncial Training Programs

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1 Steinbeis Centre for Technology Transfer India is a Network Centre of Steinbeis GmbH & Co. KG fur Technologietransfer, Germany. With over 1000 Technology Transfer Centres across the globe (10 in India), Steinbeis works in the areas of Technology Consulting, Evaluation, R&D, Training and Further Education. Steinbeis India provides services in the area of - Technical Consulting: Setting-up Technology Transfer Centres / State Innovation Networks Setting-up Technology & Innovation Centers with Industry Associations and Professional Colleges Establish and Operate Technology Incubation Centers (in association with Oxford Innovations and Cambridge Innovations UK) Assistance in Technical Certifications - CE / TUV / UL / CSA etc. Mobility Solutions, Smart Cities, Smart Villages, e-mobility Solutions Design & Engineering of Solar PV and other Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Efficiency Process / Product Upgradation - Plastics and Rubber Processing, Rusting and Painting Solution, Process Automation, Lean Management etc. Technology Scouting / Marketing / Transfer: With Steinbeis Global Network of over 1000 Centres, our innovation portal techtransfer.steinbeisindia.com and enterprise-europe-network.in and our partners in North America, Hungary, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Australia and Sri Lanka. Applied Research & Development Our network of Technology Centres and Experts from premier Indian Institutions (IIT's, NIT's, IISc, CSIR Labs etc.) and also through the Steinbeis Network of over 1000 Transfer Centres, enterprise-europe-network.in and Steinbeis India Technology Partners in North America, Hungary, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Australia and Srilanka. Technology and IP Evaluation and Expert Reports Our Experts in India, Steinbeis Global Network and other countries can provide technocommercial evaluation of technologies at various stages of R&D and also IP valuation services. Training and Further Education Advanced Technical Trainings for Professionals and Vocational Trainings for Technicians / Engineering Graduates - - Solar PV and Renewables, Automotive, Mobility, E-Mobility, Machine-Tools etc. Edifice Third-Party Assessment & Certification System for Techncial Training Programs

2 Technical Consulting: Our experts provide a sound analysis of business processes with a clear view to what is achievable and provide suggestions on improving processes. They add new momentum, develop economically and technically feasible concepts in close cooperation with the customer and lend support as the project is put into practice. Personalized consultations and professional drill-downs expose the potential to craft innovative solutions and push developments, thus bolstering a company s internal expertise. The outcome: long-lasting partnerships rooted in trust. Thanks to our network, we stay flexible when confronted with divergent customer needs and requirements. No matter what the field of technology or business management required, we can quickly and efficiently locate a network expert. This allows our consultants to provide solid, end-to-end support that includes matching distinct solutions to distinct challenges. The tremendous amount of expertise we have at hand drives countless synergies whether in clearly defined tasks and challenges or requests in which both parties must analyze and define the underlying issues. Our consultants are fluent in deploying evaluation instruments that have proven effective on numerous occasions and undergo continuous improvement. We take a pragmatic, user-oriented approach to introducing uncomplicated access to new sources of technology and information, a service that in particular small and medium-sized enterprises can readily appreciate. Setting-up Technology Transfer Centres / State Innovation Networks Steinbeis is an international service provider in entrepreneurial knowledge and technology transfer. The core elements of know-how which are decisive for the Steinbeis system is also transferred to other countries / regions like South Africa. Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. "Transfer of Transfer (ToT)" is the product of years of work by Steinbeis in the field of technology transfer. Steinbeis was able to implement cooperation between industry, research and government as a technology transfer model which is un-precedented worldwide with the following principles -

3 1. Use of the existing R&D infrastructure 2. Benefit for the customer 3. The interface state - economy 4. Availability to the industry 5. Adaptability as per industry requirement 6. Holistic approach 7. Decentralization and flat hierarchy 8. Simple organization 9. Internationalization 10. Financial independence. The aim of the "Transfer of Transfer" project is the successful implementation of a technology transfer model to be developed for the host country / region by applying the basic principles of Steinbeis. This means not just copying the Steinbeis-model, but a specified transfer, which is orientated towards the local economic, scientific and technological infrastructure. The project aims at raising awareness among stakeholder and project implementation in a time-bound manner - through a proposed Consulting & Implementation Network Project which includes a Study Mission to Baden-Württemberg in Germany. The recommended theoretical base is the following: Transfer Entrepreneurship Active Short Consultancy/Short Consultancy National and International Systems Economic Promotion and Consulting Irrespective of the individual phases tailored to the customer s requirements, the procedure provides the general basis for the "Transfer of Transfer" philosophy. Therefore the modules of the ToT are formed out of specific contents of the Steinbeis Transfer System implemented in Germany, which have been proven over 30 years. Project Concept The Project aims to provide the know-how for the initiation of a technology-focused institutional service network for SME in the state. In parallel contacts with leading executive staff of B-W institutions and government bodies will be established in order to prepare envisaged partnerships and twining-relations. In a 1 step experts and multipliers for technology-transfer will be invited and trained in Germany for 2 weeks in order to enhance their knowledge of the structural patterns and the lessons learnt of Baden-Württemberg technology-focused Economic-Policy-Model. Those and further modules are tailored to the specific needs of the customer and the requirements due to the individual requirements in the host country / region. The "Transfer of Transfer" strategy is based on the so-called "EOC Principle" (Executive Operational Companies). This means that all those involved in the technology transfer must be integrated.

4 Methodology EOC principle: 1. Executive involvement (awareness raising among stakeholders) 2. Operational staff training 3. Company involvement ( training on the job ) Additionally: Local implementation of transfer tools International co-operation Twinning Principle : Specific Steinbeis Transfercentres act as Mentors for newly established Competence Centres of the target country Steinbeis Partner for innovation ww.steinbeisindia.com Steinbeis Centre for Technology Transfer India Technology. Transfer. Training Executive-Training The executive training is aimed at those responsible for ensuring that the transfer process can be implemented. The executive level is also responsible for the implementation of the planned strategy. Operational-Training The operational training provides the necessary tools for the employees who carry out the transfer project, so that they are able to promote the economy of the country specifically and in practical projects through technology transfer. Company Coaching Company coaching is the third necessary component of the concept. The companies must already be involved during the ToT process. This facilitates the practical implementation of the prior project phases, the learning on the job for the employees of the partner organization and it also increases future acceptance of the technology transfer model by local industry through direct feedback in the ToT process.

5 Detailed Agenda 1-3 Months focus on technology policy and institutional structures. This includes the following agenda: 1. Presentations and discussions in premises of the Federal State Government with leading public officers about the model and lessons learnt of a. B-W technology-focused economic policy in general (p.e. SME-policy, cluster approach, higher technological education) and, b. Fields and structure of cooperation and interaction between B-W government, industry, service institutions and universities and in particular the role and contribution of the core-competences to these entities to the functioning of the whole policy-model as such 2. Presentations and discussions in the premises of the various service-institutions in B-W (Federation of Industry, Chambers of Commerce, Steinbeis-Foundation, RKW etc) as well as visits to Universities, regarding the know-how and experience of these above mentioned service-institutions 3. Wrap-up meeting. Conclusive discussion with experts regarding the implications of the B- W Model for the initiation of a technology-focused economic policy in the chosen Indian State and in particular the creation of a network of technology-transfer institutions.

6 4-6 Months focus on specific technology-transfer know-how and experience of individual technology-transfer-institutions. Design of projects/programs and the application of tools will be of particular importance 1. Presentations and discussions in selected Steinbeis-Transfer-Centres and possible insight in practical projects and trainings ( training on the job ) 2. Presentations and discussions in selected technology-focused Cluster-Management Units (e.g. "Plattform Umwelt" des LVI). Lessons learnt of chosen cluster-approaches. Discussion of possible international cooperation (environmental technology, automotive, machine-tool manufacturing, aero-space etc.) 3. Wrap-up meeting. Conclusive discussion and analyses. Design of a work-plan/road map for further steps and the promotion of trans-national institutional partnerships. After six Months: Implementation of the roadmap by Steinbeis Experts working closely with the State Government / Agency appointed by the State Government The implementation shall take place any thing between 1 year to 5 years as per the implementation framework drawn in the first six month. A balanced introduction of the project on a broad basis is ensured through support in the implementation phase, multiplication of the results and know-how and follow-up management. The whole ToT process is laid out for practical implementation. The result is a technology transfer model that can act, like Steinbeis, in the area of relation between industry, research and government. The effective technology transfer in enterprises that is oriented on the economy is one of the main elements of national economic development. Steinbeis India has worked for SQW/GIZ in Sri Lanka and has intensively studied the Technology and Innovation system of the country. During this assignment the Steinbeis model was introduced to Sri Lankan stakeholders. Mr. Vineet Goyal, Director, Steinbeis India had also written an article on Expanding Steinbeis Services in Sri Lanka for the SME Ways, a technology and innovation journal in Sri Lanka published with support of GIZ. Technical Consulting: Setting-up Technology & Innovation Centers with Industry Associations and Professional Colleges The Institutions of future shall be well connected to the industry, and both shall depend on each other for Innovations. Industry shall contribute to Institutions for innovating the coursecurriculum or new R&D, and shall also expose the faculty and scientists to the latest technologies which (the knowledge) in turn shall be transferred to their students / research work. Similarly, Institutes and the dynamic brains of the young Engineers and scientists which are connected to sciences and new R&D, shall contribute to various product and process innovations in the industry.

7 Technology Transfer - Steinbeis Model Sources of knowledge Knowledge and SU Technology Transfer Economy (KMU) as user Win Win Win Innovation potential from universities/r&d Institutions/Experts can catalyse economical growth. Problems posed by the economy can generate research activities in universities 2006 Steinbeis Partner for innovation ww.steinbeisindia.com Steinbeis Centre for Technology Transfer India Technology. Transfer. Training Based on the globally acknowledged and proven German model of engagement between Industry and Institutions, we support Institutions to establish Transfer centers in specific areas of Technology & Management. Similar ly I ndustry Associat ions are supported to establish Tec hno logy and Innovat ion Centres to support its members. Each Centre is supported to establish and sustain processes which are developed, tested and practiced by Steinbeis GmbH in Germany for over 30 years now. Further each Centre is linked-up with many centers within Steinbeis Network to support them in terms of expertise and technology infrastructure. Joining the Steinbeis Network provides the Institutions and Industry Associations with unmatched access to the expertise and infrastructure of over 1000 Steinbeis Transfer Centres and the technology transfer network of Steinbeis. Each Steinbeis Technology Centre specializes in a specific area of Technology / general technology areas, providing on-demand services to the industry mainly SME s to cater to their technological and training requirements. Each Centre works as a fully independent Private Enterprise in the professional institution, within the umbrella of Steinbeis India whereby Steinbeis takes care of all the legal, accounting, taxation and general marketing activities (against a Network Fees). The Centre Head one of the Professors / Scientists / Experts / Full Time Professional, of the Institution who is interested to work as an entrepreneur, is fully free to work and interact with the industry, thus creating lot of mutual value both for the Institution and the Industry. The host Institution provides support in terms of providing office infrastructure and space and allowing the faculty to spare some time for the Centre s activities, apart from allowing the use of

8 laboratories and seminar rooms for the activities of the Centre. Once the Steinbeis Centre starts making profits, they have to pay to the Institution for utilizing its labs and seminar rooms for its services to the industry. As an entrepreneur, the professor shares 10% of the gross earnings with Steinbeis and 10% with the host institute (or as per the policy of the Institute), while retaining the balance - out of which he takes his professional fees and also takes care of the Centre expenses. Requirements for establishing a Technology Centre by a professional Educational Institution / Industry Associations a. The Institute has to sign an agreement with Steinbeis India to establish Steinbeis Centre in the Institutions. b. The Centre has to be headed by a Centre Head who has to be an Expert / Professional with at least 2 years experience in marketing, and interest in technology development and innovation. Alternatively a faculty having an experience of at-least 2 Projects for the industry, could be the Centre Head The Centre Head should be selected in concurrence with Steinbeis India. c. The Centre would have to be provided support by the Institute in terms of a fully furnished office-space and other operational expenditure (telephones, internet, tours and travels etc.) for a period of min. 2 years. The Centre Head would have to undergo orientation at Steinbeis India Headquarters / at their Institution (organized by Steinbeis India) at Hyderabad within 1 month of signing the agreement. Another Steinbeis Certificate Training program for Centre Heads in India shall be organized within one-year of opening of the Centre. A training fee shall be payable at least two months before the commencement of the 2 nd Training Program. The travel, lodging and boarding expenses for this training would have to be borne by the Institute and all subsequent trainings which the Centre Head would be required to undergo, as mandated by Steinbeis Germany. Steinbeis India Technology Centres 1. Steinbeis Solar Research Center, Chennai 2. Steinbeis MPCON Centre for Technology Transfer & Training MP (focus: Technology Transfer & Training) 3. Steinbeis Centre for Renewable Energy & Knowledge Transfer North East (Focus Solar PV Technologies & Trainings) 4. Steinbeis Centre for Training Assessment & Certification, Hyderabad 5. AautoSync Steinbeis Centre for Automotive Technologies, Chitkara University, Chandigarh 6. Steinbeis IamSME of India Centre for Technology & Innovation, Faridabad 7. Steinbeis IAU Centre for Technology & Advanced Management, Dehradun 8. Steinbeis GIA Centre for Technology and Innovation, Bhopal 9. Steinbeis CLIK Centre for Technology and Innovation, Bangalore 10. Steinbeis Academy for Advanced Technology Training and Entrepreneurship, Hyderabad

9 Technical Consulting: Establish and Operate Technology Incubation Centers (in association with Oxford Innovations, St. John s Innovation and SQW Group, UK) Our Expertise and Experience Steinbeis India is tied-up with International brands with outstanding track records and expertise: Oxford Innovation Experts in delivering support to entrepreneurs enabling them to start and grow their businesses; providing incubation, coaching, training and access to finance - 20 year history SQW Experts in feasibility & market studies, business planning, and monitoring & evaluation systems 31 year history St John s Innovation Centre Experts in business incubation and support, and training entrepreneurs 27 year history Steinbeis Centre for Technology Transfer India Steinbeis India,a network centre of Steinbeis GmbH Germany hasbeen involved to establish and operate a network of Technology and Innovation Centres in India. Steinbeis India provides various innovation / technology transfer platforms like techtransfer.steinbeisindia.com, enterprise-europe-network.in and yet2.com for innovators and industry. It has tie-up with more than 10 Technology Transfer

10 Organisations in various countries and has established a network of more than 10 Transfer Centres in India. Steinbeis India has wide experience in Innovation and Enterprise Management and conducting vocational Training Programs. Using International Experience to build Local Capacity We bring international experience and expertise in setting up and running entrepreneurship and small business support programmes. Our focus is on transferring best practice and knowhow to local partners to deliver the training and support programmes i.e. training trainers and business coaches, building local capacity for long term delivery. We oversee the implementation process, providing guidance and support where necessary, and helping to develop international networks which will sustain the programme s effectiveness long term Our Approach A business plan is needed to demonstrate how the proposals can be delivered in a financially sustainable way, and to achieve maximum economic impact. Our partners SQW and OI have prepared and implemented business plans for many incubator and training facilities and have developed standard tools to assess viability & impact. They run one of the largest business plan competitions in Europe for start ups they know what makes a good business plan! A programme of entrepreneurship training needs to be designed, trainers need to be trained, and delivery needs to be managed. SJIC has a long track record of delivering entrepreneurship training and business support, both formally and informally. OI provides hands-on support for 900 new and small firms in the 21 innovation centres it runs throughout UK Entrepreneurs will require on-going support to establish and grow their businesses business coaching and support programmes need to be designed, coaches trained, and support delivered.

11 OI and SJIC has extensive experience of coaching entrepreneurs and established SMEs to grow their businesses. OI has developed on-line tools to support business diagnosis and coaching GROWTHmapper (used by over 10,000 firms), CoachConnect and Co.Pilot. Subsequently Entrepreneurs and firms need to understand their markets and develop links with suppliers, buyers, collaborators, etc. SJIC and OI have spent many years helping new and small firms to undertake market research, develop marketing plans and sales processes, and establish partnerships Small firms need help to identify develop and exploit intellectual property. They also need support for on-going innovation in processes and products. Steinbeis, SJIC and OI work primarily with entrepreneurs and firms with high growth potential, and a desire to innovate. We have developed methodologies to maximise their potential. Lastly Training modules need to be designed, with generic and skills specific components, and trainers trained. Our focus is mostly on training trainers to build local capacity and developing training modules. Modules need to be tailored to size/type of firm and who is being trained (management, technicians, etc). Delivery needs to be adapted to specific characteristics of the businesses being trained SQW has extensive experience of designing monitoring frameworks for major programmes, undertaking real time evaluations, and implementing improvements Recent examples of relevant work: Feasibility and business planning for a major innovation and entrepreneurship programme in East Africa Strategic plan for the economic development department of KAUST (Saudi Arabia), including entrepreneurship training, operation of a business incubator, linkages with major firms, etc. Oxford bioescalator feasibility study and business plan to support formation and growth of bioscience firms. Entrepreneurship and business management training for Libyan businesses by SJIC Growth Accelerator OI has designed over 1,600 bespoke training plans for high growth businesses OI is using digital tools GROWTHmapper, GET2 TM training requirements to diagnose business coaching and OI is delivering the UK flagship business support programme (GrowthAccelerator) in the south of England to over 5,000 businesses OI delivers Enterprise Europe Network in the UK, enabling SMEs to find business and innovation partners in Europe and other partner countries

12 OI is providing hands-on support for 900 new and small firms in the 21 innovation centres it runs throughout UK SJIC in 2014: coaching 200 growth firms, advising on cluster development in Western Australia, publishing research on acceleration/incubation and venture capital. Design of a technology development fund and improvement of SME support in Sri Lanka to help firms acquire and use new product and process technologies Designed and delivered over 400 training workshops for entrepreneurs in key business areas strategy, marketing, access to finance, innovation, leadership etc. Steinbeis has delivered many technical training programs in India / overseas. Evaluation of Genesis Cymru Wales, a programme to increase employability and labour market participation amongst young people not in employment, education or training Evaluation of the Integrated growth Programme for SMEs in SE England Design and delivery of a monitoring and evaluation framework for a four year programme to support technology upgrading and improve export performance by SMEs in Mauritius Technical Consulting: Assistance in Technical Certifications - CE / TUV / UL / CSA / GOST / GOST-R etc. International standards are a rich source of technological inputs as well as they provide technical information for us to upgrade our processes and products. Our experts provide valuable inputs for understanding the requirements of various technical standards and applicability on your products and processes. It makes it much easier then to understand the robustness of our processes and products particularly with regards to their meeting these standards. We can also define what tests are required as per the standards, what tests could be done in-house or in a nearby test-laboratory, and what tests are required to be done mandatorily by the third-party accredited certification agency. Technical Consulting: Mobility Solutions, Smart Cities, Smart Villages, e-mobility Solutions Our definition of Mobility means more than just transport. Mobility means access to goods, services, people and information. This includes physical movement, but also solutions such as ICT-based platforms, more effective public service delivery provision, and urban design that improves accessibility.

13 Steinbeis Centre for Technology Transfer India (with its experts from IIT s and NIT) along with European Business and Technology Centre EBTC, and partners Nexus Institute Germany, NoAE (Network of Automotive Excellence) and Insero E-Mobility are offering Smart City Solutions and e-mobility Technologies / Solutions - Our services cover the following aspects Preparation and Evaluation of the Urban Transport Development Strategy including drafting of Comprehensive Mobility Plans for cities including road improvements, traffic management and enforcement, public transport improvements, non-motorised transport, road and pedestrian safety and parking.

14 Corridor improvements for congestion alleviation, pedestrian simulation, environmental impact assessments, work zone safety. Collection and analysis of traffic data prevalent in the municipality s jurisdiction, in order to forecast the magnitude of congestion issues in the near future and prepare road projects. Traffic Management using ICT Technologies based on the models developed under Mobility Matrix. (Car Sharing Solutions, Car pooling, Reverse Car Pooling, Traffic Management etc.) Design and Implementation of E-Mobility Solutions Developing Energy-Districts for comprehensive energy planning and energy independence of cities.

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16 Steinbeis in partnership with European Business and Technology Centre (EBTC a project co-funded by European Commission and Euro Chambres) developed a report on Holistic Mobility Solutions for Indian Cities which focused on short-term solutions (Quick-Wins) and long-term solutions for enhancing mobility of select Indian cities (Chandigarh and Gurgaon) as a case-study, while mapping solutions from some of the leading European cities. Technologies for Model Village Steinbeis India has come-up with a comprehensive model for developing model villages in India. The model comprises of the following technologies, mostly based on an entrepreneurship model of operations - Drinking Water Sanitation Roads Affordable Housing Schooling Healthcare Energy Skill Development / Entrepreneurship Development Most of these technologies are under tie-up with premier Indian Institutions and offer low-cost solutions for rural requirements.

17 Technical Consulting: Design & Engineering of Solar PV and other Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Efficiency Steinbeis is involved in Solar Projects with the aim of specialization for the Solar Power Plants & Solar Research Centres for Roof-tops & Educational Institutions. Steinbeis partners with other organisations to avail MNRE subsidy for Solar Power Projects. Steinbeis also partners with Smart Energy International AG, Germany to access the German expertise for design, engineering, installation, commissioning, operation and mainte-nance of Solar PV Power Plants from 1KW to MW range. The experience involves setting up of Solar Power Plants for 4 Schools (2kW 5kW) in Hyderabad, 100 kw System at Shobhit University Meerut, and many more projects from 10kW 5MW range across many countries. Steinbeis Services in Design and Engineering of Solar PV Power Plants - Consultation : ODMs and OEMs on Product Designs, System Design and Engineering and to meet global product / system compliance requirement Trainings on PV Solar: Engineering Students, Consultants and Working Professionals Technology Development: Inverters, Charge Controllers, SCADA, Battery Technology, High- Efficiency Modules etc. Special Training Modules: UL and IEC standards for PV module, PV Inverters and other BoS equipment Manufacturers Supporting micro level research in the area of Renewable Energy Solar, Geothermal, Energy Management etc. Pilot School Solar Project: This was a part of Mega City Project of the German Government. It concentrated on the reduction in energy consumption by using Solar Power in schools, which not only reduces the electricity bill but also makes us self sufficient power producers. Due to power shortage in present scenario we have to depend on alternative source of power, solar power is the best replacement where the fuel (Sun Energy) is freely available. The solar power system requires less maintenance and has a long life of over Years. This provided a great opportunity for the faculty and students to learn about the real time solar power application. As a part of this project, Steinbeis has also developed training material for the faculty and students of the schools implementing Solar Power Plants. Steinbeis India supported transfer of Solar PV Inverters Technology from Germany to India. The transfer involved establishment of a Joint Venture between a German company owning the IP rights of Solar Hybrid Inverter and an Indian SME (Small Scale Industry) in the field of Solar PV. The German company is a small company which transferred the knowhow to the Indian company for manufacturing and selling the solar hybrid inverters in India. Energy Audit & Conservation Services Objectives of our services are To identify and quantify energy losses To construct energy balance

18 Recommendations of Feasible Energy Conservation Measures Cost benefit analysis and developing energy management plan Comprehensive Energy Audit includes Electrical Load Management Performance Evaluation of Transformer and optimization of Distribution Losses Performance Evaluation of Blowers, Fans, Electrical Motors & HVAC Systems. Study of Pumps and Pumping systems in detail for their performance Analysis Performance Evaluation of Burners and Furnace. Performance Evaluation of Dust Collection System Illumination Study Compressor Air System Audit Power Factor Improvement Power Quality Audit using Power Quality Analyzer (ALM 32) To Evaluate Performance, loading and Specific Energy Consumption of DG sets Energy Conservation on Office Equipment Energy Management Consulting Services include Electrical energy audit Thermal energy audit Power quality audits Load management studies Energy efficiency project feasibility studies Feasibility studies for implementing renewable energies in industrial and commercial establishments Technical Consulting: Lean Management Services including Process / Product Upgradation - Plastics and Rubber Processing, Rusting and Painting Solution, Process Automation etc. Objectives of the Lean Management projects undertaken by Steinbeis are as follows 1. Train a group of potential leaders representing all the functional areas on lean methodology and process improvement framework. 2. Help the team in identifying the potential projects from process improvement angle, and impact on the final product being manufactured. 3. Help the teams to identify potential measurable objectives that can be achieved from the complete exercise such as CTQ = Critical to quality, CTP = Critical to Process, CTT = Critical to Technology, CTC = Critical to Customer, CTM = Critical to Management. The goals shall be prioritized based on the management need and agreed with the management. 4. Help the teams in creating a detailed project plan indicating the potential goals to be accomplished, milestones for review with senior management.

19 5. Identification of the bottlenecks to Improve the process velocity leading towards faster turnaround time 6. Implementation of the identified projects for process and product improvement. 7. Verify if the process is the most optimum! And the metrics for monitoring the process. Relevant Projects Done 1. Improvement of Mould and Process Design for Industries having Plastics Injection Moulding in Faridabad. 2. Common Coolant & Chip Handling System for CNC Machines for Auto-Component Manufacturers in Gurgaon 3. Process Technology Improvements and application - Supply Chain Management Technology Implementation & System Set-up Lean Management Case Study: Improvement of Mould and Process Design 1. Stress was laid on improving the process capabilities of Indian SMEs by improving the Mould Design and Development facilities at these units. 2. Trainings and Workshops conducted in Mould Designs, Raw Materials (Thermo-plastics), Moulding Machine Design and Dynamics, Process Cycle and Defects. 3. Diagnostic Study for each of the members conducted focusing on their Tool Rooms and Mould Design Facilities for improvement. 4. Improvement focus was on a. Hardening and other Treatment solutions for Moulds. b. Mould Design Improvements. c. Mould Re-Design. d. Raw Material Understanding. e. Pain Areas in terms of manufacturing process / mould / machine etc. 5. Process Study right from Raw Material entry to packaging and shipment, identifying the key pain areas of the process and how they can be improved upon. 6. Based on this process study, Process and Product Improvement projects on a. Automations, Man-Machine Optimization b. Product Design Facilities, Material Handling Capabilities 7. The Future (after Lean Implementation) a. Cluster-to-cluster collaboration with Plastics and other Cluster in Europe leading to enhanced market outreach and Business Development for Exports. b. Technology and Know How Exchange with Plastic Processing Clusters from Europe. c. Business Delegations and Direct Marketing Opportunities with European Cluster for enhancement in Euro India Trade relations.

20 Technology Scouting / Marketing / Transfer: We scout for your technology / innovation requirements / partners and / or promote your technologies / innovations globally using the following platforms techtransfer.steinbeisindia.com yet2.com enterprise-europe-network.in Our Technology Transfer Partners in different countries Applied Research & Development Our network of Technology Centres and Experts from premier Indian Institutions (IIT's, NIT's, IISc, CSIR Labs etc.) and also through the Steinbeis Network of over 1000 Transfer Centres,

21 enterprise-europe-network.in and Steinbeis India Technology Partners in North America, Hungary, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Singapore, Australia and Srilanka. We quickly translate our edge in knowledge and skills into marketable products and processes. How do we do this? We use market-based transfer of knowledge and technology to match commissioned and applied research as well as practice-oriented developments with pre-competitive research results and specific challenges faced by businesses. No matter which solution we put into practice, each and every one must ultimately profit our customers. Simply put, they must demonstrate real competitive advantages. As a result, every single research and development project focuses on what truly makes implicit, specific knowledge and technology transfer successful: user orientation, marketability and timely deployment. Proven experts in their field, our staff can point to years of experience in generating and actually translating knowledge and expertise into products and services. We know what s involved in taking know-how gleaned from basic and applied research as well as development and putting it into practice for our customers live projects. What makes our Centers so successful? They collaborate closely with other research and development institutions while remaining organizationally and financially independent. Thanks to our structure and seasoned professors usually heading up research and development in our Centers, we place the latest results and findings at companies fingertips quickly, directly and free of red tape. Our portfolio ranges from optimizing products, processes and systems to integrating new technologies into existing applications even complete, new developments. Technology and IP Evaluation & Expert Reports Our Experts in India, Steinbeis Global Network and other countries can provide technocommercial evaluation of technologies at various stages of R&D and also IP valuation services. We determine business potential and analyze the viability of business ideas and business plans chances of success. Our experts author detailed reports which provide direction and guide decision-making processes while outlining possible solution scenarios and suggestions. As a result, our customers evaluate opportunities more accurately, minimize risks and approach current and future challenges with added confidence. Our evaluations and expert reports assist companies in making decisions as proactive entrepreneurs. We analyze existing solutions, point out new options and evaluate alternatives. Depending on the goal, our experts may carefully scrutinize the entire company, ranging from technology and management to manufacturing, sales, financial management and senior management. Steinbeis evaluations and expert reports are highly regarded by businesses, lenders and investors alike for the level of experience, quality and trustworthiness they bring to the table. Our Transfer Network also supports companies with expert reports on their decision when it comes time to actually implement promising innovation projects. Yet our project input rarely ends with handing over a document if required, we also act as consultants throughout implementation helping our customers navigate time frames, cost projections or new technologies which need to be launched. Simply put, we can lend our support to the process until it s ready for market.

22 Steinbeis India was involved in Hyderabad Megacity Project implemented by Humboldt Universirty Berlin (HUB) as a part of the Sustainable Megacities Project sponsored by German Federal Ministry of Education and Research in many cities across the world. The HUB researchers spent a considerable amount of time studying the usage pattern and practices of thousands of farmers who are dependent on bore-wells for watering their fields. They have also networked with scores of NGO s, local politicians, local bodies, electric supply utilities, associations, technical consulting organizations and industry to arrive at a model for implementing a technical yet sustainable solution for betterment of motor & pumpset usage by the farmers. The result was a very holistic yet simple solution of implementing capacitors by all farmers in the selected feeders. The difference here is that of educating and informing the farmers of the benefits if all the farmers in a single feeder use the capacitors directly installed on the pump-sets which is a very low-cost option (that is why high-end options like Automatic Power-Factor Controllers were rejected after a full-study). This not only resulted in better efficiency, but also benefitted the farmers by low burn-out rate of the motors and the resultant savings. The project also envisaged making a small cooperative for the farmers, to undertake the maintenance and upkeep of the capacitors to make the solution sustainable in the long-run. Steinbeis India assisted an entrepreneur who was running a 7.5MW biomass based power plant using various types of wood and agricultural wastes. The entrepreneur proposed to grow napier grass and use it directly in the boiler to generate bio-gas and burn the same in the boiler for generation of steam. Based on the techno-economic feasibility study done by Steinbeis India, the entrepreneur made an informed decision. Training and Further Education Advanced Technical Trainings for Professionals and Vocational Trainings for Technicians / Engineering Graduates - - Solar PV and Renewables, Automotive, Mobility, E-Mobility, Machine-Tools etc. We see knowledge as a raw material which fuels education. Without it, long-term economic success falls by the wayside. To safeguard that success, the Steinbeis Transfer Network offers companies and employees a diversified range of professional training and employee development courses. Courses span key areas of business and technology such as management and consulting, globalization, new media and technologies, healthcare and financing. They are open to participants of all ages and from any industry. We also tailor seminars, workshops or onsite training to match customers specific needs. Learning in the Steinbeis Transfer Network comes in many shapes and sizes to prepare professionals for challenges in global business. Today and down the road. Steinbeis Academy for Advanced Technology Training and Entrepreneurship, a Network Centre of Steinbeis Foundation Germany, is a premium Institution to prepare Fresh Engineers and Working Professionals for an exciting career in Engineering Industry. We provide practical oriented trainings in the areas Renewable Energy, Solar PV, Automotive, Machine Tools, Automation and Robotics. We have trained more than 1000 Professionals in last five years, in India and Germany. Strengths of Steinbeis India

23 Approved by European Energy Centre as a Centre of Excellence Approved as a National Level Training Organization under JNSSM by MNRE - Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Govt.of India. Approved as a Solar Energy Training Network (SETNET) by National Institute of Solar Energy, an autonomous institution of MNRE Partners with European Centre for Mechatronics, University of Aachen, Germany and Festo Controls for Automation Trainings. Partners with Info Car AB, Sweden for Automotive Trainings. Partners with Tata Technologies and Dassault Systems for Machine Design Trainings. Galileo Masters Certificate The internationally recognized Galileo Masters Certificate has earned strong reputation and it has been awarded to high profile companies such as Coca cola,the Royal Air Force,Ferrari, Honeywell and etc.., This certificate is recognized by many clients and potential employers as important evidence of the personal qualification of the workforce. The details of this Certification are available on Major Training Programs / Workshops conducted 1. Steinbeis Solar PV Training, Jan 2011, Hyderabad 2. Steinbeis UNIDO-ICAMT Training Program on Basics of Precision and Ultra-Precision Machining and Machines, June 2011, Bangalore 3. Steinbeis Solar PV Training Jul 2011, Hyderabad 4. Steinbeis Short Term Program on Automotive Engineering, Jul 2011, Esslingen, Germany 5. Steinbeis Solar PV Training Oct 2011, Hyderabad 6. Steinbeis Solar PV Training Program for KITE Engineering College, Hyderabad, Jan Steinbeis-HBL Training Program on Solar PV Technology, Hyderabad, Jan Steinbies Short Term Program on Automotive Engineering, Jan-Feb 2012, Esslingen, Germany 9. Steinbeis 6 Months Certificate Program on Renewable Energy. Feb 2012 Hyderabad 10. Steinbeis UNIDO-ICAMT Training Advanced Course on Integrated Product Development (Machine Design), Stuttgart, April Steinbeis EBTC Hands-On Engineering Workshop On Solar PV Technology & Business, May 2012, Bangalore 12. Steinbeis-ARAI Training Program on Automotive Engineering, June 2012, Pune and Esslingem 13. Steinbeis EBTC Hands-On Engineering Workshop On Solar PV Technology & Business, July 2012, Chennai 14. Steinbeis Short Term Program on Automotive Engineering, July 2012, Esslingen, Germany 15. Steinbeis AMA Seminar on Sensors for Applications in Automotive Industry, Sep 2012, Pune 16. Steinbeis-NADP Workshop on Managing Technology Acquisitions, Dec 2012, Nagpur 17. Steinbeis Solar PV Certificate Programs (5 days) in May and June 2013 at Hyderabad, Feb at Chennai, March at GVP College of Engg, Vishakhapatnam and Jan 2013 at Hyd 18. Steinbeis UNIDO-ICAMT Training Program on Foundary Technology, June Steinbeis EBTC LES TLF - International Workshop on Technology Licensing and Licensing Agreements, Sep 2013, Bangalore

24 20. Steinbeis Certificate Solar PV Training Program, G Pulla Reddy Engg College, Kurnool, Nov Steinbeis MSME Solar PV Certificate Training Program, Dec 2013, Hyderabad 22. Steinbeis Solar PV Certificate Program - 2 days, in Mar 14 at Vaagdevi Engg. College, Warangal 23. Steinbeis Certificate Solar PV Training Program May 14, Hyderabad 24. Steinbeis EBTC Solar PV Certificate Training Program, July 2014, Hyderabad 25. Steinbeis Certificate Training Program on Solar PV, Feb 2014, Hyderabad