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French SME seeks partners in Europe to provide small SOS 4G devices under supplier agreement

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRFR20241010011
Term of Validity
6 November 2024 - 6 November 2025
Company's Country
  • France
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A French SME, specialised in selling personal safety solutions, is currently looking for small devices featured with real-time SOS 4G alerts, fall detection, geo-fencing, and two-way communication, dedicated to the safety of sports enthusiasts or walkers. A supplier agreement is sought with manufacturer, supplier, or importer based in Europe.
Full Description
The requested SOS 4G devices should be capable of multi-band communication (4G/3G/2G) and integrate accurate positioning technologies such as GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, and LBS. These devices should also include safety features like fall detection, geo-fencing, low battery alerts, and SOS functionalities.

Furthermore, the devices should be IPX7 waterproof, making them ideal for outdoor use, and offer long battery life. The option to customize the design and provide accessories like belt clips or magnetic chargers will add significant value for our target markets.

The SME seeks reliable European partners who can provide devices in compliance with FCC and CE standards for electronics, and should offer competitive pricing, reliable logistics, and quality control.

Partners with the ability to customise devices or add accessories such as magnetic chargers or belt clips would be preferred.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
IPR description
The SOS 4G devices should:
-support multi-band communication (4G/3G/2G), incorporate GPS, AGPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth technologies,
-offer advanced safety features such as SOS alerts, fall detection, geo-fencing, and low battery notifications,
-be waterproof to IPX7 standards and have a long battery life.

Customisation options and flexibility in production quantities would also be appreciated.

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Type of partner:
The ideal partner should be a manufacturer, supplier, or importer based in Europe with experience in producing or distributing SOS 4G devices. The partner should have expertise in the mobile communication or personal safety sectors and a strong understanding of European certification standards, such as CE marking and FCC standards. SMEs or larger companies that have the capability to meet technical requirements, handle customisation, and ensure timely delivery are preferred.

Role of the partner:
The partner will be responsible for manufacturing or sourcing SOS 4G devices that comply with the required technical and safety standards for personal safety use.

Their role will include:
•Ensuring the devices meet technical specifications such as multi-band communication (4G/3G/2G), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, and safety features like SOS alerts, fall detection, and geo-fencing.
•Providing reliable delivery schedules and consistent quality control.
•Customising devices or adding accessories such as magnetic chargers or belt clips based on the specific needs of the market (sports enthusiasts, elderly individuals).
•Guaranteeing compliance with European certifications such as CE marking and FCC standards.
•Offering competitive pricing and potentially providing after-sales support services such as warranty handling and technical assistance.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME 11-49
  • SME <=10
  • Big company
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 01006002 - Mobile communications, pagers and cellular radio
  • 03008004 - Other electronics related (including alarm systems)
  • 01002003 - Message forwarding, queuing and answering systems
  • 07001004 - Sporting goods, hobby equipment and athletics clothes
Targeted countries
  • All countries

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