SERVICES TO EXPLORE, IMPLEMENT AND GROW

We combine extensive industry experience, in more than 15 sectors, with local market knowledge. We know how to open doors, identify international business opportunities and make them real. Our team of consultants, sector managers, sector researchers and financial experts has more than 70 years of private sector experience. Our understanding of the local context and business reality, combined with our hands-on and result oriented attitude defines how we work with our clients.

Our services include: Corporate Representative Services, Trade Show Representation, Cluster Mission Support, Strategic Partner Search, Negotiation Support, Legal Support, R & D Collaborations, Lead identification & Qualification, Business Development, BID/Tender Modelling, Incorporation of New Business, IP Protection Support, Market Entrance Strategy, Market Research, Trade and Investment Promotion, Cross Cultural Training, Destination Promotion Services, Build-Operate-Transfer Facilitation.

Achievements for our clients

• Our European team prepared four commercial bids for our counter-offices in Northern Europe (Netherlands). The bids will enable foreign companies to work on market entrance strategies for fifteen European companies to the Indian and Asian markets. (Across Sectors)

• Our team helped India’s number one content provider to the top U.S. multi-channel operator, to join forces with an established Canadian Animation Company to create, develop and distribute multiple 2-dimension animation TV series. (New Media Sector)

• Our Directors delivered eight “Doing Business in India” seminars in The Netherlands and Belgium, including a seminar in cooperation with the local Chamber of Commerce. The seminar, delivered to more than 100 executive participants acted as a clincher for European companies to enter the Indian market. (Across Sectors)

• We successfully prepared a leading Dutch University to enter the Indian market as an independent corporate entity by briefing their Senior Staff and identifying opportunities, models of operation and locations in India. University entered India and operates as an dedicated R&D centre for collaborative research, curriculum development and student recruitment. (Education)

• Our Director supervised more than 100 post-graduate students from 25 different countries around the globe (North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe) during their tourism field research in Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia. The projects resulted in more than 18 consultancy reports and interactions with more than 40 local destination stakeholders over a period of 4 years. (Tourism)

• Prepared, financed and delivered a Capacity Building/Technical Assistant project of 6 months to an Indian company in food processing to improve their quality standards for exports and prepare a plan to establish a new unit. The intervention has resulted in a new plant that will start operations this year. (Manufacturing)

• Three of India’s premier research universities in the fields of science, mental health and chemical technology have signed innovation agreements (MoU’s) with Canada’s (BC) top university (Education)

• An Indian telecom industry representative organisation has joined hands with a leading wireless `Center of Excellence’ to facilitate business and strategic partnerships in India. This foreign company (N-A) offers advance information to the Indian partner, reducing go-to-market time. (New Media)

• Our company obtained funding from the Indian Government (ministry of Tourism, ministry of Textiles) and Dutch Government and Funding Institutes to set-up and Indian Pavillion and handicraft promotion centre, in close collaboration with one of the biggest tourism attractions in The Netherlands (Tourism)

• Prepared, financed and delivered a Capacity Building/Technical Assistant project of 6 months to an Indian advertising agency to improve their service model for foreign clients and prepare them for international market entry. The intervention prepared the company for double digit business growth due to new investments and acquisitions. (Media)

• Our BC TIS Team’s participation in the Delhi Wood Show 2011 resulted in orders worth C$300,000, C$625,000, as well as a distribution network tie-up, 5 containers of lumber of British Columbian wood. This was a direct result of the intervention provided by our company’s BC Trade and Investment Team, Bangalore. The team exclusively represented our client (BC Ministry of Tourism Jobs and Innovation) at the trade show. (Manufacturing)

• Our service has resulted in the world’s leading supplier of infusion devices to sign an exclusive agreement with a leading biotech company in India for distribution of its life saving products. (Biotech and Lifesciences Sector)

• After an Indian inbound mission, market scan and executive inbound visit, we helped the leading institute of higher education in tourism, leisure, media, entertainment and facility management, to establish a strategic partnership with 2 Top Universities in South and North India. (Education)

• The research team of our company carried out an international research on alumni employability for a well-reputed Dutch education institution with more than 7,000 students from over 50 countries. The findings were an eye opener for the university’s faculty on how graduates viewed the program as it threw up several unexpected results. The report is used for the NVAO-accreditation procedure that is part of the Dutch governmental quality assurance policy in Higher Education. (Education)

• Prepared, financed and delivered a Capacity Building/Technical Assistant project of 6 months to an Indian company in food processing to improve their quality standards for exports and prepare a plan to establish a new unit. The intervention has resulted in a new plant that will start operations this year. (Manufacturing)

• The Canada India Cardio conference set the backdrop for two agreements in joint research to be signed, facilitated by BCTIS team in Bangalore (services executed by Abroader Consultancy India). (Bio Technology)

• A well established European Wood Machinery firm established its first joint venture on-the-ground in India by incorporating an Indian private limited company in 2011. Having set up their office in Bangalore they have started official operations and sales and marketing activities. (Manufacturing)

• Two large companies have entered into a joint R&D agreement to develop a tool for Cancer Diagnostics which when released is expected to be welcomed all over the world. Their focus is on 3 growth markets including Asia, North America and Europe. (Bio Technology)

• A well established European Wood Machinery firm established its first joint venture on-the-ground in India by incorporating an Indian private limited company in 2011. Having set up their office in Bangalore they have started official operations and sales and marketing activities. (Manufacturing)

• A not-for-profit research organization from North America has identified four partner educational institutions to work with for student exchange and joint curriculum development. The partnerships are a result of a series of meetings organised by our BC TIS team (Education)

• Our services resulted in the government representatives of Delta BC and Mangalore City, Karnataka, signing a Twinning Economic Development Agreement between the two cities. (all sectors)

• Our research team has conducted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) study among all members of the India Netherlands Business Circle (Bangalore Chapter) to identify a strategy for their CSR programme. The results were successfully delivered and the pilot of the CSR program has started. (all sectors)

• As a result of our interaction and services, an Indian integrated sustainable energy solutions provider has decided to invest in British Columbia, Canada as the ideal location for a $40M bio pellet plant. (Clean Technology)

• Our services have resulted in a leading developer and manufacturer of wireless technology products headquartered in Vancouver, to engage with an Indian telecom leader to partner their CDMA network development work. (Telecom Sector)

• Our research team has conducted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) study among all members of the India Netherlands Business Circle (Bangalore Chapter) to identify a strategy for their CSR programme. The results were successfully delivered and the pilot of the CSR program has started. (all sectors)

• In a repeat collaboration, a dynamic biotech company in India will be marketing a unique first-of-its-kind product used for surgical procedures. The product is manufactured by a reputed biotech, public traded company from British Columbia, Canada. Our team helped to prepare and sign the collaboration agreement. (Bio Technology)