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SustainableSolutionsMatch 2026 (SSM2026) highlights how international matchmaking can help SMEs and startups find partners, investors, and new business opportunities in the sustainability sector. Organised by the Enterprise Europe Network’s group of experts focused on sustainability, the event brought together over 1,600 participants from 62 countries, facilitating targeted B2B meetings, pitching sessions, and international collaboration. The event offered benefits for both companies seeking to grow internationally and the Network’s colleagues supporting SMEs through high-quality matchmaking and business development services. 

Ten years can change the shape of a career, but some decisions continue to influence how that journey unfolds long after they are made. In 2015, Susan Hayes Culleton, ‘The Positive Economist’ and experienced international professional,  took her first steps into international markets with the support of the Enterprise Europe Network. Today, exporting remains a core pillar of her business.

Le Terre di Zoè, a family-run business in the agri-food sector, has transformed seasonal agricultural waste into an opportunity for sustainable innovation through a project that brings together art, technology, and agriculture.

Resilience is key to overcoming setbacks, uncertainty, and the daily challenges of running a business. In this blog, communication expert Emma Ewing and well-being coach Tammy Barter break down what resilience means, why it’s crucial for success, and how to build it – so you can make better decisions, stay motivated, and tackle tough situations with confidence.

Krill Design, a start-up in Milan, turns food waste into 3D printed, stylish homeware. Discover their inspiring journey and get 5 insider tips on how to incorporate eco-design into your business.

Enterprise Europe Network is a key supporter of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Europe’s cultural and creative industries (CCIs). In this interview with Aija Konisevska Azadi, Project Manager at the North Denmark EU Office, we explore entrepreneurship in these sectors and how the Network helps small businesses succeed in a competitive market.

Embedding sustainability into your daily business operations is not only beneficial for the environment, but can also improve your brand reputation, reduce costs, and attract socially conscious customers. In this article, we’re sharing 5 strategies that will help your business become more sustainable.

Intellectual property is a powerful tool that can help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thrive in a fierce business world. Small businesses drive innovation, job creation, and economic growth. Yet, many of these ventures face a common hurdle: the lack of resources and know-how to protect their valuable intangible assets. Join us for a conversation with Christina Deyl, Internationalisation adviser for Enterprise Europe Network Hessen, as she shares her insights on how to make the most of your intellectual property.

As clean beauty is reshaping the cosmetics landscape, Four Starlings – a family-owned soap-making business in Poland – is gaining international recognition. We spoke with Grzegorz Sienkiewicz, Managing Director of Four Starlings, and Anna Wrzesińska, Chief Specialist for International Cooperation at Podlaska Regional Development Foundation and Business Adviser at the Polish branch of Enterprise Europe Network, to find out how the Network helped turn this small company into a global success story.

In 2018, a group of Greek farmers created Proud Farm Group of Farmers to promote sustainable sheep and goat farming with the help of new technologies. With support from business advisers at ANKO Western Macedonia – Organisation for Local Development, part of the Enterprise Europe Network, the company was able to turn its ambitious vision into reality.