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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

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Success stories

Radius Machining, Estonia

Radius Machining, an Estonian family business, is a key player in the country’s manufacturing scene. Starting in a small Viimsi garage in 2003, the company’s rapid growth led to a new factory in Peetri by 2016 and the formal establishment of the Radius Group in 2020. 

  • 12 Dec 2024
Spika Tech, Spain

When Carlos Zúñiga had a heart attack, his family rallied to his side. The assistance of his wife, Esther Arnaiz, and daughters, Alicia and Cristina Zúñiga, helped in his recovery, and their efforts and those of an additional family member, Victoria Vega Arnaiz, laid the foundations of an innovative company - managed by three women - aimed at improving cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment for countless patients.

  • 27 Nov 2024