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  • Prescription for success
    17 June 2013
    An Irish developer of a hand-hygiene innovation for hospitals lands a German distributor with help from the Enterprise Europe Network. "Thanks to the Network, we found an international business partner for the long term," says Ralf Oestreich, Kreienbaum's key account manager for hygiene Read the full story
  • Bringing ancient art to life
    10 June 2013
    The Enterprise Europe Network recruits a museum for an EU-funded research project that will use state-of-the-art technology to delve below the surface of ancient artefacts. "We can use innovative technologies to popularize cultural heritage," predicts Zhivko Simitev, the Museum's project coordinator. "I would recommend the Network to any cultural institution." Read the full story
  • On a life-saving mission
    03 June 2013
    Two SMEs brought together by the Enterprise Europe Network are working on getting anti-cancer drugs faster to patients. "Our methodology has huge potential," says Pharmatest CEO Jussi Halleen. Read the full story
  • Building a solid foundation
    27 May 2013
    A new ‘green' building boom is taking off in Poland thanks to a trio of visionary companies brought together by the Enterprise Europe Network. "I would recommend the Network to SMEs in any sector," says Martijn Heinsius, who oversees international sales and product development with Tierrafino.  Read the full story
  • Getting ready for REACH
    22 May 2013
    The Enterprise Europe Network helps a Greek maker of dyes and pigments comply with new EU chemical safety rules. "The Network helped make the whole process quick and successful," says managing director Nikos Nikolaidis of the company Kyke Hellas.Read the full story
  • Mission for Growth to China: Spotlight on Europe’s “Green Industry”
    17 May 2013
    Are you an entrepreneur or CEO of an European small and medium sized enterprise? Have you been exploring opportunities accessing the Chinese market? If for both the question is YES, then click here to learn more about the Mission for Growth to China spearheaded by European Commission Vice-President Tajani.
  • In the green driver’s seat
    13 May 2013
    Guided by the Enterprise Europe Network, a French textile SME is helping design car seats made from recycled materials as part of a project co-financed by the EU's Eco-innovation initiative. Besides getting new business from existing customers, Technisit also hopes to gain new clients in the long term, says managing director Didier Colin. "It will give us a competitive edge." Read the full story
  • Diving into new markets
    06 May 2013
    The Enterprise Europe Network helps a Polish fish farmer angle a supply deal with a discount grocery chain in Germany.Ecobarra is now working with the Network to find partners in other countries. "This is only the beginning," says Kicermann, owner of the farm. Read the full story
  • From computers to cosmetics
    22 April 2013
    The Enterprise Europe Network helps a Polish SME shift its focus from IT to beauty and hooks it up with a Spanish niche supplier. As a local SME, it is impossible to go everywhere on our own, so the Network is invaluable," says Javier Chova, Naturalia's export manager. Provivere has also already seen a 15 % rise in sales from the new business. Read the full story  
  • Join the Mission for Growth to the Russian Federation!
    19 April 2013
    On 17-18 June 2013, Vice-President of the European Commission, Antonio Tajani, will lead a Mission for Growth to the Russian Federation, accompanied by a delegation of European entrepreneurs. The mission constitutes a unique opportunity for European companies to meet key Russian industry leaders and entrepreneurs as well as regional and national political representatives.Find out more!