The Network Effect

The Enterprise Europe Network is a European Commission funded project that provides business and innovation support to local companies looking to access new and exciting markets. In this post Elizabeth McNeil explores what it means to be part of this Network.

We define ourselves as a Network but what does that really mean?

The Enterprise Europe Network spans 50 countries and is made up of close to 600 partner organisations employing 3,000+ advisors. The organisations include chambers of commerce, enterprise agencies, regional development organisations, research institutes, universities, technology centres and innovation centres.

Our Network covers the 27 Member States and, contrary to the name, extends far beyond Europe.

The European Commission has recently extended the reach of the Enterprise Europe Network by opening new contact points in Japan and doubling its presence in China.

We now reach southern Mediterranean countries, with eight contact points in place in Tunisia, a longstanding partnership renewed in Egypt and Moroccan branches to be set up soon.

Other new countries to have recently joined the Network include Ukraine, Moldova and Mexico.

At the heart of this is free business and innovation support for SMEs looking to access new and exciting markets. All done through our network of colleagues.

If you are looking for market information or have questions about doing business in a new country; need assistance in accessing EU Funding; or want to identify business opportunities based on technology compatibility, trade or manufacturing requirements the Network can help.

We have trusted colleagues that we can call upon to assist you in finding the information and local business contacts you need.

This is the Network effect!

For more information and a list of the countries we cover please visit the Enterprise Europe Network’s website.

Please e-mail me at elizabeth.mcneil@scotent.co.uk if you would like information on doing business in any of our partner countries.