Europe
Business Support Solutions is a partner in the new Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in the Northwest alongside Business Link, the Northwest Regional Development agency (NWDA), RTC North West and UK Trade & Investment.
Enterprise Europe Network brings together the resources of the former Euro Info Centres (EIC) and Innovation Relay Centres (IRC), providing expertise and services primarily to SMEs but also to larger companies and research institutes. It links more than 600 organisations across Europe over 44 countries.
It offers a pan European network of advisers who: offer: expert advice and consultancy on:
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Provide information on EU policy, legislation, funding and project programmes
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Help companies find Business Partners Business Partners: joint venture partners, distributors, agents, outsourcing opportunities (latest updated list available)
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Assist companies with the development of their innovative products and processes to facilitate technology transfer between European regions
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Assist companies identify EU tenders they could bid for (Tenders Electronic Daily)
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Support companies in applying for EU research / technology development funding
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Report to the EU Commission SMEs' feedbacks on upcoming or existing EU legislation
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Provide companies with latest news on EU: new policies, directives, funding programmes...
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Organise events on business opportunities in overseas markets or sectors, workshops on innovation, funding...
Enterprise Europe Network is a source of official information for companies wishing to take full advantage of the opportunities in the Single Market. We can provide businesses with a range of information on different countries and industry sectors and on specific products and companies. The network enjoys strong links with the business world at local, regional, national and international level. These alliances mean that we can help companies to positively position themselves on the European market.