European SME Week takes place from 29 September to 5 October 2014
The European Commission's European SME Week promotes enterprise across Europe in line with the Small Business Act for Europe. European SME Week is taking place in 37 countries, Ireland included, and the events and activities will take place at a local, regional, and national level. European SME week aims to meet the needs of existing and potential entrepreneurs. It aims to:
- Provide information on what the EU and national, regional and local authorities are offering as support to micro, small and medium-sized businesses;
- Promote entrepreneurship so that more people consider entrepreneurship as a career option;
- Give recognition to entrepreneurs for their contribution to Europe’s welfare, jobs, innovation and competitiveness through the European Enterprise Promotion Awards Ceremony which takes place in Naples this week.
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Find the way to new markets through the Enterprise Europe Network
The international marketplace is waiting for you and through the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), you can link to overseas connects and internationalise.
Looking for EU funding?
If you’re looking for EU Funding, the EEN can assist you in determining whether your company or organisation is eligible for EU funding, as well as helping you to identify potential EU project partners from other countries.
Want to grasp EU rules?
If you want to find out more about European legislation pertaining to health & safety, environment and labelling then make the EEN your first port of call.
Do you want to make international connections?
The EEN partnering tool can help you to establish overseas connections. Contact us today to find out how you can create your free profile within our database.
Do you want to bring your innovations to market?
The EEN Office at Cork Chamber works closely with the Technology Transfer Team in Enterprise Ireland and if you want to find to find out about identifying licensable technologies, how to license out your own proprietary technology, or have a query on best practice for IP licensing then contact us today.
For more information about the Enterprise Europe Network please contact Katherine@corkchamber.ie or Eimear@corkchamber.ie