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February 25, 2008

Enterprise Europe Network launched

Launched by the European Commission on the 7 February, the Enterprise Europe Network combines and builds on the former Innovation Relay Centres and Euro Info Centres (established in 1995 and 1987 respectively).

The new integrated Network will boost European competitiveness by offering a "one-stop shop" to meet the information needs of companies - particularly SMEs and entrepreneurs - in Europe. Instruments include business partner searches, fast access to information on funding opportunities, individual on-site visits to companies to assess their needs, and a range of promotion and information material. Representatives of the network can also help businesses understand EU law, how it applies to their business and how to make the most of the internal market and EU programmes. The Network is made up of over 600 partner organisations in more than 40 countries across the continent. Irish members are Enterprise Ireland's headquarters and the Chambers of Commerce in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Sligo and Waterford. Further details at: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise-europe-network

Posted by iroronan at February 25, 2008 01:40 PM