Enterprise Europe Network
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Enterprise Europe Network is the largest information and consultancy network in Europe.. The aim of the network is to help small business to make the most of the European marketplace. Enterprise Europe Network is a focal point network consisting of 600 organizations - chambers of commerce, regional development agencies, university technology centers, where about 4000 professionals are working in over 40 countries worldwide. Enterprise Europe Network Staff assist small business in sourcing new business & technology partners in Europe and advise them on accessing EU Funding.

Background

Enterprise Europe Network was launched on 7 February 2008 by former EU Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner is in principle the title given to a member of a commission or to an individual who has been given a commission ....

 Günter Verheugen
Günter Verheugen
-Erler:At around the same time, photographs appeared showing him holidaying with Petra Erler, the head of his private office. A Commission spokesman backed him by saying "the private holidays of Vice President Verheugen in Lithuania this summer did not violate the rules applicable to members of the...

. The Enterprise Europe Network combines the previous Euro Info Centres and the Innovation Relay Centres. The Network is partially funded through the EU's Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme
Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme
The Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme of the European Commission is meant to improve the competitiveness of European companies facing the challenges of globalization. The programme is mainly aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises , which will receive support for innovation...

(CIP), in cooperation with institutions at national and regional levels.

Comprising over 4000 innovation and business advisors in over 600 teams across Europe and beyond spanning 49 countries, the Network forms the world’s largest business and innovation support network.

External links

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Country Websites
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