Matchmaking Facility (MMF)

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1 Matchmaking Facility (MMF) Looking to do business with Dutch companies? Philexport Forum (Manila) 13 July 2011

2 THE NETHERLANDS WHAT COMES TO MIND? 2

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13 Matchmaking Facility (MMF) aims to assist private businesses (SMEs) in emerging markets to establish linkages with suitable business partners in The Netherlands Type of business relation: - Joint venture - Export / Import to the Netherlands - Transfer of Dutch expertise, knowledge or experience 13

14 Matchmaking Facility The MMF activity should result to: Structural cooperation, long-term and constructive relationship between the local company and its Dutch partner NOTE: This trade programme is not meant for companies interested in general market research 14

15 Who can participate? Applicant Eligibility Guidelines: A locally registered company, operating for at least two years has a solid financial base, minimum annual turnover should be EUR 250,000 (Php 1.5 M) has a workforce of at least 10 employees 15

16 When applying, the local enterprise should Provide a detailed business plan and defined profile of required future Dutch partner Identify unique selling points of their product(s) or services Be willing to provide additional information when required 16

17 When applying, the local enterprise should Initiate constructive interaction with its assigned MMF consultant Be willing to visit The Netherlands for a tailormade matchmaking visit programme* * NOTE: All travel and accommodation costs to The Netherlands must be shouldered by the Applicant 17

18 MMF Process: 1.) Application - Complete the application form (in digital format only) and it to the Netherlands Embassy [[email protected]] 2.) Screening The Netherlands Embassy and MMF Team will screen your application form 3.) Matchmaking If result of screening is positive, the MMF Team will hire a Consultant to establish contact between the local company and potential Dutch partners 18

19 MMF Process: The Consultant will undertake the following activities: - Write a quick scan about the sector in the country of the applicant for interested Dutch companies - Arrange a programme for the applicant to visit possible Dutch partners 4.) Evaluation Six months after the visit programme, the Consultant will write an evaluation 19

20 Reminders: In case of negative screening, the MMF Team may refer promising applications to other organisations that offer training programs. Information provided by the applicant will be treated confidentially, and will not be used for any other purpose than the matchmaking procedure 20

21 Facts & figures MMF Team visit programmes in the Netherlands Resulting to Business: 44 Ongoing applications: 106 No result: 55 21

22 For more information, please contact Ms. Patricia Alvendia / Ms. Mica Guevara Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Economic Affairs Section Address: 26/F, Equitable PCI Bank Tower 8751 Paseo de Roxas Street, Makati City Metro Manila, Philippines [email protected] Telephone: (+632) Fax: (+632)

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