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Business, Technology and R&D Partnering

Helping SMEs find the right business partners and expand globally

Looking to take your business to the international stage? The Enterprise Europe Network is your ideal partner for global expansion. We specialize in connecting businesses like yours with the right international partners. Whether it's manufacturing, distribution, entering new markets, driving innovation, or collaborating on R&D, we've got you covered.

1. Personalized Consultation: Understanding Your Business Needs

Begin your journey by contacting your local Network point. Our experts will:

  • Understand your specific needs and aspirations.

  • Evaluate your readiness for international collaborations.

  • Offer guidance on enhancing your preparation for global expansion (refer to our 'Advice for International Growth').

  • Determine the most effective strategy to find a partner that aligns with your business objectives.

2. Efficient Partner Search: Tailored and Time-Saving

Our team will efficiently search for potential partners, saving you valuable time and resources. We:

  • Connect with relevant experts within our vast network.

  • Utilize the Network's extensive online database of business opportunities.

  • Facilitate your involvement in international matchmaking events and trade missions, increasing your chances of finding the right match.

Partnering Database: A Wealth of Opportunities

Access Europe's largest online database of business opportunities, featuring thousands of requests and offers from companies and R&D institutions. This free resource allows you to stay updated with alerts on new opportunities. Explore current offerings at your convenience.

3. Ongoing Support: Ensuring Successful Partnerships

Once you've identified a potential partner, our experts will continue to support you throughout the partnership process. We are committed to ensuring that your collaboration is fruitful and contributes to making your business more competitive on the global stage.

Partnering opportunities
Partnering opportunities

The Network manages Europe's largest online database of business opportunities.

Success stories

Redesigning interior spaces with AI

When Finnish design company Ainak Ltd reached out to the Enterprise Europe Network seeking a partner to apply for the RE-CENTRE open call, the response was swift. Network partner Business Finland reached out to Sicindustria in Italy and connected Ainak Ltd with Italian furniture manufacturer Escooh. 

  • 10 Jul 2025
Plenesys, French multi-awarded innovative company

On the French Côte d'Azur, halfway between the legendary beach towns of Cannes and Antibes, you do not just find tourists and movie stars. In the busy Sophia Antipolis science park, two engineers, Sabri Takali and Ahmed Kacem, are working hard on decarbonising Europe. They are the founders of Plenesys, a company that wants to change how we make hydrogen.

  • 26 Jun 2025
IDEA StatiCa, structural design software company

IDEA StatiCa is transforming the way engineers approach structural analysis. Paving the way for safer and more efficient construction worldwide, IDEA StatiCa has evolved from a Czech start-up into a global leader with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network.

  • 5 Jun 2025