Enterprise Europe Network: How to find your ideal business partner on the platform?
IT ClusterIn today’s globalized world, instability has become a defining feature, significantly complicating the process of entering international markets. As a result, companies must demonstrate a high level of flexibility and apply strategic approaches to business development. However, organizations that actively work on establishing and expanding international connections gain a significant competitive advantage.
As the only representative of the Ukrainian tech sector within the EEN consortium, Kharkiv IT Cluster supports Ukrainian IT companies in finding partners and expanding their business globally.
Benefits of scaling your business through the EEN platform
Enterprise Europe Network is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises with international ambitions. The platform brings together over 450 member organizations worldwide, offering clients broad opportunities to establish reliable business connections.
Thanks to the cooperation between Kharkiv IT Cluster and EEN, member companies can access a unique database of potential partners and receive professional support in finding ideal contacts.
Step-by-step guide to finding a business partner
1. Register on the platform.
Start by creating your company profile on the EEN platform. This will give you access to a vast database of other companies looking for collaboration opportunities.
2. Optimize your profile.
To attract relevant partners, your profile should be as informative as possible.
It is important to indicate:
- Title – It should accurately reflect the essence of the proposed technology, be clear, and concise. Avoid marketing clichés and excessive use of capital letters.
- Summary – This is the first thing potential partners notice, so it should succinctly describe the location and type of organization, the core idea of the technology or know-how, key benefits, and desired types of cooperation.
- Technology description – Provide detailed information about your technology, emphasizing its innovative aspects, economic advantages, and efficiency.
- Role of the potential partner – Include expectations regarding the partner’s expertise and their possible involvement in the implementation and market development of the technology. The more precise this information is, the more effective your search will be in the «Partnering opportunities» section.
3. Use search filters to find partners.
The platform’s filtering tools allow you to effectively identify companies that match your criteria. You can filter potential partners by industry, region, type of cooperation, and other parameters to focus on the most relevant options.
4. Communicate with potential partners.
Once you’ve found relevant partners, you can initiate contact through the platform by clicking the «Find my local partner» button. Further discussions and idea exchange can take place in your preferred format — via email or web chat.
Enterprise Europe Network is designed to simplify the search for business partners and promote international collaboration. To learn more about the opportunities available on the platform, contact the EEN-Ukraine representative from Kharkiv IT Cluster at info@it-kharkiv.com.
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