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The Enterprise Europe Network

Brigitte TantiMalta Enterprise

European CommissionEnterprise and Industry

1Enterprise Europe NetworkThe largest European Network for SMEsLaunched in February 2008Built on the experience of 2 previous support Networks: the Euro Info Centres and Innovation Relay CentresMissionTo identify potential business partners for companiesTo help SMEs access new markets, EU activities and funding opportunitiesTo advise companies on EU legislation and policies, as well as technical issues such as IPR standardsTo channel feedback to Commission on the views of entrepreneurs2The FrameworkThe Enterprise Europe Network: is managed by the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI) on the behalf of the European Commission's Enterprise and Industry Directorate-General is financed by the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme3A partnership to support SMEsEnterprise Europe NetworkSMEsSMEsSMEsSMEsDG Enterprise & IndustryEACI

4We very much understand our work being a partnership between our Parent DG, DG Enterprise and Industry, the network and the Agency. Each has a specific role to play, but together we are a team that shares the same objective: Helping Europes SMEs to grow and innovate. The Network in numbers550 organisations (regional chambers of commerce and industry, technology and innovation agencies, sector associations and economic development agencies such as Malta Enterprise)50+ countries: EU27, European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland), Candidate Countries (Turkey, FYROM), Switzerland, Balkans, plus Third Countries (Russia, Armenia, Israel, the US) 3,600 experienced technical staff

5Services for SMEsA broad range of quality services EU information, expert advice, feedback and business cooperation Innovation, technology and knowledge transfer Services encouraging SMEs to take part in the Research Framework / CIP Programmes

6The EACI is responsible for contract and project management, monitoring and evaluation of the EEN The Agency will also be responsible for: Network governance (i.e. organising SAG, working groups, sector groups); Training (i.e. induction training course to be organised in June);Communication, information and promotion (i.e. graphical charter, intranet & internet and promotional material); Quality control and reporting (i.e. client satisfaction surveys and economic impact of the Network); Services to the Network (i.e. business cooperation, internationalisation, innovation and technology transfer); Advanced online and e-services to the Network (IT tools and databases).

Information ServicesTimely and quick response to queries concerning community legislation

Proximity and the no-wrong-door principle are distinctive and decisive factors for the Enterprise Europe Network

7Meeting with companiesPersonal contacts with clients are important to the NetworkRaise awareness on benefits of various EU programmesAssess current and future needs of client base8Internationalisation & Innovation services

Provide information on innovation policy and business cooperationInput Maltese profiles in the Partnerships Opportunities DatabaseTechnology audits carried out Clients are offered a market access training programme [Gateway to Export] and other servicesOffer company-driven B2B matchmaking and brokerage events abroad9Tailored alerting services

Technology profiles are regularly disseminated through the use of our Automated Matching Tool, the monthly newsletter (over 800 subscribers) and to targeted companies. The same applies to the Partner Search service for potential business partner contacts.A Tenders Alert service is available to subscribers.

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Access to EU ProgrammesThe FP7 Exploratory Award Scheme covers 60% of the total eligible costs of the preparatory proposal up to a maximum of 10,000 and covers costs related to personnel, technical advisors and travel.

The Business Advisory Scheme aims to provide tailored business advice on EU projects through advisors selected by Malta Enterprise [10 hours of an advisors intervention on a specific project/task is financed by Malta Enterprise].

Some success StoriesProtex Ltd, a Maltese medical devices manufacturer was assisted in sourcing specifically machined parts from an Italian company via the networkNew Era Solutions, a local ICT company, entered into an agreement with an Italian counterpart to further develop their products in order to enhance both their portfoliosProjects in Motion Ltd was assisted to form part of an FP7 project consortium dealing with renewable energy matters.Baron Group, a local property developer entered into an agreement with a German counterpart in order to have their properties marketed in GermanyThank Youinfo@enterprise-europemalta.com

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