finding new opportunities with the enterprise europe network

Andy TaylorInnovation and Technology Adviser

Enterprise Europe Network in Yorkshire

Finding New Opportunities with the Enterprise Europe

Network

• A European Commission funded network supporting SME business growth

• The largest B2B network of its kind in the world• Over 50 countries in the network and not just

Europe!• Staffed by over 4,000 experienced professionals• Majority of services are fee-free• In Yorkshire we are a consortium of 4 partners with

Offices in Leeds and Bradford

What is the Enterprise Europe Network?

Our services…

1. Business Information Services

2. Commercial and Technology Services

3. EU Funding Services

1. Business Information Services• Legislation & EU policies• Import & export regulations• Employment legislation• Market research • Workshops• Provide your feedback to the Commission• Tendering, advice & alert service*• Newsletter for subscribers

2. Commercial and Technology Services

• Over 13,000 opportunities on our database– Commercial offers/requests– Technological offers/requests– Horizon 2020 partner searches

• Tailored opportunities bulletin for subscribers• Brokerage events to meet new partners• IP audits

3. EU Funding Services• Raising awareness of Horizon 2020• Finding a suitable funding stream for you• Finding partners for your project (using

opportunities database)• Highlighting projects looking for partners like you• Evaluating your project ideas• Proposal writing guidance / reviewing proposals• Signposting to specialist support• Innovation Capacity Coaching (from late 2014)

• Improve your competitiveness through collaboration

• A living database of 13,000+ opportunities• Access to new partners across Europe & beyond!• Specialist support local to you• Tailored alerts direct to your inbox

Subscribe for free today

Contact detailsBusiness Information Service,

Commercial Opportunities and General Enquiries

Tel: 0800 052 8156

EU Funding Service and Technology Opportunities

Tel: 0845 630 8003

andy.taylor@rtcnorth.co.uk

www.ee-yorkshire.com info@ee-yorkshire.com