International business is all about seizing opportunities!

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the largest support network for organisations with international ambitions. We help entrepreneurs, research institutes, universities, technology centres and business and innovation development institutions find partners worldwide, free of charge. Our network consists of more than 600 organisations in over 68 countries.

EEN advisers can assist with:

• find business partners worldwide;
• advice on innovation and the added value of your technology;
• facilitate technological cooperation;
• information on European legislation and regulations, including CE marking;
• information about European programmes and funds and about the European Investment Bank;
• advice on SME financing;
• guidance if you want to digitise, become more sustainable or participate in European R&D projects.

Who is the network for?

EEN is there for entrepreneurs. In addition, the following organisations can also turn to the network:

• research institutes;
• universities;
• technology centres;
• institutions for business and innovation development.

European legislation and regulations 
EEN has expertise in the field of legislation and regulations, particularly with regard to CE marking and doing business in the European Union. EEN advisors are also your point of contact for comments or complaints about EU legislation that hinders successful operation in the European market. They will work with you to assess the potential impact of European rules on your business and forward complaints directly to the European Commission.

Partners EEN 
EEN is funded by the European Union. EEN partners in the Netherlands are the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RvO), Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Business Development Friesland, New Energy Coalition, the Water Alliance Foundation and seven Regional Development Agencies (ROMs), including LIOF.