The Enterprise Europe Network, described as the world’s biggest support network for SMEs, has been designed to help businesses innovate, grow and succeed in the European marketplace through technology transfer or by finding new customers, suppliers or commercial partners.
The network is a consortium comprising 600 support organisations across more than 60+ countries, covering the EU and all global markets.
In partnership with Exemplas Holdings Ltd, St John’s Innovation Centre can give you free access to the world's largest business network, helping you make the right connections and supporting companies to develop their business internationally.
Kirsten Masson, Development Manager of the Enterprise Europe Network at St John’s Innovation Centre said: “We are excited to have the opportunity to help tenants and other SMEs in the East of England to accelerate their growth, form partnerships and develop trading opportunities across Europe.”
Jointly funded by the European Commission and Innovate UK, the services are tailored to meet individual business objectives and can include help to find new markets, source business partners and explore technology partnerships. It is also a great way to access finance and public tenders while receiving information on intellectual property, research and development.
David Gill, Managing Director of St John’s Innovation Centre, commented: “The Enterprise Europe Network is a dynamic portal of information and expertise, promoting innovation at a local level and helping ambitious businesses fast track growth.
The network provides a significantly enhanced gateway for SMEs to reach new markets globally with the necessary support required to succeed; a valuable source of information for St John’s Innovation Centre tenants and businesses in the region.”
Contact Enterprise Europe Network East of England to meet an adviser and discuss your business’ current needs and aspirations by calling 0845 641 9955 or email enterprise.europe@eeneast.org.uk.
Alternatively, for further information contact the consultancy team at St John’s Innovation Centre by emailing Kirsten Masson kmasson@stjohns.co.uk or Penny Lord plord@stjohns.co.uk.
St John’s Innovation Centre was founded in 1987 by St John's College, Cambridge, the first pioneering business incubator of its kind in Europe. The Centre now provides almost 5,000m2 of managed workspace and flexible leases, currently occupied by around 87 companies and is also the base for around 350 virtual tenants most of whom are also startups.
Enterprise Europe Network helps ambitious businesses innovate and grow internationally. Jointly funded by the European Commission and Innovate UK, experts are available to advise and connect those looking to commercialise ideas and succeed in new markets. In the UK, Enterprise Europe Network is delivered by 24 organisations located across England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
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