EEN Platform as a Business Development Tool
IT ClusterEnterprise Europe Network is the largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises with international ambitions in the world. The platform provides entrepreneurs with a wide range of services to develop their businesses internationally, helping them find partners, expand their markets, obtain funding, and receive support in innovative projects. Details on how to utilize each option are available in the release.
Finding business partners
The Enterprise Europe Network offers tools for finding potential business partners worldwide. This includes access to a database with thousands of cooperation proposals covering various industries and markets.
You can browse the database or submit your own cooperation proposal by filling out your company profile on the platform. To find a partner, you can use filters by industry, country, and types of partnerships, such as commercial cooperation, technological partnerships, or research and development.
Access to market information and consultation
EEN provides consultations on entering international markets, as well as access to analytical reports and research on trends and requirements across different markets.
By registering on the platform, you will gain access to numerous analytical materials and can consult EEN experts for personalized advice. This will help you better understand product requirements, regulatory issues, and other aspects of doing business in new markets.
Funding and grants
The platform helps you find funding opportunities, including European grants, investments, and support programs for innovative projects.
You can view available funding opportunities through the program catalog on the platform or receive assistance from EEN consultants in preparing grant applications. Training materials and webinars are also available to help navigate the application process.
Support for innovation and intellectual property
EEN supports businesses in developing innovative projects, including protecting intellectual property, commercializing technologies, and finding research partners.
You can receive consultations on patenting, licensing, and other aspects of intellectual property protection. The platform also offers tools to assess your business’s innovative potential.
Training programs and events
The Enterprise Europe Network organizes numerous events such as business forums, training workshops, webinars, and B2B meetings aimed at developing entrepreneurs’ skills and knowledge.
You can register for events through the events calendar on the platform. This is a great opportunity for networking, sharing experiences, and gaining new insights into doing business internationally.
How to become part of the EEN Consortium?
The EEN platform is an effective tool for entrepreneurs seeking to expand their capabilities in the global market, find reliable partners, and receive financial support for their innovative ideas.
Kharkiv IT Cluster, the only Ukrainian IT association officially part of the EEN Consortium, provides member companies access to the platform and comprehensive support when interacting with it.
Would you like to take advantage of EEN’s opportunities and elevate your business to a new level? Contact the project coordinator, Tetiana Kurtova, at office@it-kharkiv.com.
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