Contribution of the Network to regional economic development and possible synergies with other actors 9 October Open Days 2008 Martine Diss PLACE PARTNER’S LOGO HERE European Commission Enterprise and Industry

Enterprise Europe Network New network for SMES Largest business network in Europe Managed by the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation Funded by the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme Budget : €320 million

Enterprise Europe Network Builds on the experience and know how of EIC and IRC Networks “One stop shop – no wrong door” More than 500 Partners Operations in 40 European countries and beyond 4000 experienced professionals

Broad range of services to SMEs Information on EU policies and legislation Information on EU funding opportunities and research programmes in particular Assistance in finding business partners Support on developping research and innovation capacities (technology transfer) Largest technology and business cooperation databases in Europe

Expected results The Network will:  Carry out approx. 50,000 technological audits  Document approx. 1,000 technological agreements  Organise approx. 4,000 local events on SME-related topics

Feedback function Feedback on views and problems of entrepreneurs EACI Network Partners SMEs European Commission

What the Network does for the regions Regional dimension Cooperation between Network Partners, SMEs and other actors boosts economic development in regions Network contributes to improve research capacities and technological development at regional level

Contact Please visit our website Or contact a Network Partner in your region

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