This week: webinar on exporting GI products to Japan,  EU-Ethiopia Business Forum to take place next month in Brussels, new funding for Catalonian businesses, apply for the Training at Work Award.

Intellectual Property has a strategic role as an enabling factor for competitiveness, innovation and growth. In our latest blog post, IP ambassador Marco Gorini, Head of Technology Transfer and Innovation Services at Veneto Innovazione Spa, explains what it takes to build an IP strategy, which takes into account the business development phase and specific needs of a company. He also looks at how the Enterprise Europe Network can support businesses in this crucial task. Don't miss this eye-opening post with practical tips and resources.

This week: webinar for EU businesses on Domain names in Latin America; EU support for cultural and creative businesses in Portugal; new loans for Romania’s students and smaller companies; survey on career opportunities in the Textile/Clothing /Leather/Footwear (TCLF) sector.

This week: informative factsheets for a “no-deal” Brexit; defence research info day; EU support for innovative businesses in Finland; report on EU trade defence.

This week: environment and water technologies business mission to Korea; EU-funded joint defence industrial projects; equity investment programme for Bulgarian-based companies; important steps for the European Innovation Council.

Space technologies can be a game changer when it comes to competitiveness. Whether you are working in agriculture, healthcare, automotive industries or retail, business solutions from space are becoming more accessible – it’s time to get on board. Emilien Watelet, who leads the Enterprise Europe Network group on Aeronautics, Space and Dual-use Technologies, explores new opportunities in this blog post. 

Join the healthcare and medical technologies mission to Singapore and Vietnam; EU funding for film, audiovisual industries and new media; EU-wide rules setting technical requirements for drones; New energy efficiency labels.

Join the brokerage event at Hanover Messe; new funds for social enterprises in Spain; European Commission makes it easier for insurers to invest in the real economy.

Over the past six months, we have been talking to women entrepreneurs across Europe, supported by the Enterprise Europe Network. They show how a clear vision, lean processes, and a strong knowledge of your market are key to success – whatever your sector of activity.

Founders Helene Münnecke and Tommy Andersen talk us through the successful expansion of their brand of health and environment-friendly household cleaning products.