Enterprise Europe Network: Boosting SME Innovation Globally

1. Helping ambitious SMEs innovate and grow internationally

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3. The world’s largest support Network for SMEs with international ambitions

4. Boosting growth and jobs 1 2 3 4 Co-financed under the EU's COSMEand HORIZON 2020 funding programmes - encouraging competitiveness and innovation of European SMEs The Enterprise Europe Network is a key instrument in the EU's strategy to boost growth and jobs. Launched in February 2008 by the Commission’s DG GROW (previously "Enterprise and Industry" ENTR) Total funding of over 180 million EURO

5. 600+ 60+ 3000 LOCAL EXPERTS LOCATIONS COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE

6. Based in your regionand connected to the world

7. Portugal

8. How do we help? We combine international business expertise with local knowledgeto take your innovation into new markets.

9. Our services

10. A broad range of services for growth-oriented SMEs INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS ADVISORY SUPPORT INNOVATION SUPPORT Advice on EU laws and standards Partnership database Access to finance and funding Innovation Management Services Brokerage events Market intelligence Company missions IPR expertise Technology transfer

11. How it works: international partnerships The Network's business database contains thousands of company profiles to find the perfect match. In addition we organise: Matchmaking events across Europe where SMEs can meet potential business partners in person. Company missions where we set up and prepare you for targeted international meetings with strong business prospects

12. How it works: international partnerships Results in a joint venture in Lithuania to license Wattguard’s technology in the Baltic markets Swedish SME Wattguard’s easy-to-install “green box” monitoring device reduces the energy needed to power lights and helps to save money Participates in a Network company mission for energy saving and green technologies

13. How it works: international partnerships London designer seeks skilled glassware craftsman Network identifies Czech glassblowers in Bohemia A thriving partnership is born with more projects on the horizon

14. How it works: advisory support The Network's experts provide tailor-made advice Practical advice on doing business in another country Identifying the best market opportunities for your business Information on EU laws and standards Advice on intellectual property Facilitating SME feedback on EU rules

15. How it works: advisory support Polish SME In construction sector wants to compete for public procurement projects in neighbouring Germany Polish SME becomes the first Polish company certified in Germany Network organises specialised advice and training on procedures and certification

16. How it works: innovation support Tailored support packages to steer you onto the fast track to success. Advice and help for innovative SMEs to access R&I funding (H2020, SME Instrument …) KAM services for SME Instrument beneficiaries Personalised support to help shape innovation potential into international commercial success Help in finding the right technology to improve your innovation Help in finding the finance it needs to grow.

17. How itworks: innovation support SOLWA teams up with a Spanish research centre with complementary expertise. Enhanced technology wins multiple awards. Italian start-up SOLWA SRL developed a green technology to treat polluted or sea water using solar energy Network organises high level institutional delegation in Spain to raise its profile and meet other companies working in the international markets.

18. How it works: innovation support Growth and international success In 3 years, Crypteia's annual turnover increased x 20 and its workforce quadrupled Greek SME Crypteia wanted to turn research results on digital security into a commercial business Network provided businessmentoring, coaching, help to draft a business plan, advice on patents in different markets. Accessto Venture Capital partners in Greece and abroad

19. It works! Crypteia Number of employees Turnover Markets they have entered Number of clients they have gained €23.000 (2012) U.S.A, Africa, Middle East, Europe (UK, Germany, Cyprus, Greece + more), Balkans, Hong Kong, Latin America More than 30new enterprise clients 6 (2012) €241.000 up to (2014) 26 (2015) estimated at €500.000 (2015) October 20, 2014 PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service provider, has acquired Crypteia Networks. GTB - Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards 2015: Business service innovation (Global network threat identification for enterprises)

20. It works! Satisfied, successful SMEs 3% points SMEs who use the Network grow on average 85% SME satisfaction rate more than those who don't.

21. Boosting growth and creating jobs in the EU (2008 – 2014) 11,000 companies have signed business, technology or research partnerships 90,000 companies attended international brokerage events and company missions 1.7 million people participated in events 70,000 targeted business meetings every year 600,000 questions on EU issues answered

22. Boosting growth and creating jobs in the EU (2008 – 2014) 13,000 Business Connections Via B2B matchmaking with companies outside the EU 10,000 Technology and business offers & requests available 7,000 SMEs Connecting every month 13,000 Technology audits and business reviews per year

23. 17 key sectors Network experts in 17 key sectors have teamed up to provide you with customised support. Aeronautics and space Agrofood Automotive, Transport and Logistics BioChemTech Creative Industries Environment Healthcare ICT Industry & Services Intelligent Energy Maritime Industry and Services Materials Nano and micro technologies Services and Retail Sustainable Construction Textile & Fashion Tourism and Cultural Heritage Women Entrepreneurship

24. What the media says " "Thanks to the Enterprise Europe Network, an EU-funded initiative which helps put entrepreneurs from around the trading bloc in touch with one another, Rokos finally found a factory in the Czech Republic willing to produce his pieces in the quantities required and at a price that made sense" " Financial Times (14 August 2015) Article by Sarah Gordon

25. What the media says " "There are a lot of organisations that you can tap into (…) there is another one called the Enterprise Europe Network - they are probably the most credible SME business suppliers (…). The trick with them is that they will take you in front of the right people" " BBC Radio 2 (August 2015) The Jeremy Vine Show

26. WhatSMEssay " "Obrigado IAPMEI por toda a colaboração durante estes últimos 5 anos, não esquecendo que contamos com o IAPMEI para o futuro. Queremos continuar a aumentar o volume de negócios da Ciclo Fapril e consideramos que a Enterprise Europe Network, representada em Portugal pelo consórcio EEN-PORTUGAL, é da maior relevância." Carlos Cunha, em representação da empresa Ciclo Fapril "

27. WhatSMEssay " “Através da Enterprise Europe Network, a Sensing Future Technologies tem participado em vários eventos de cooperação, recebendo vários contactos importantes para a prospeção de novos negócios” Pedro Mendes, Sensing Future Technologies "

28. How canwehelp you?

29. Contact us Vanda Narciso vanda.narciso@iapmei.pt (+351) 266 739 705 (+351) 927430725 http://www.enterpriseeuropenetwork.pt