1. Enterprise Europe Network in Portugal Matchmaking Event between Portuguese and Polish companies 29 th March 2011, Lisbon IAPMEI – Helena Moura European Commission Enterprise and Industry

2. Portuguese Enterprise Europe Network Enterprise Europe Network The largest European network  Start in 2008;  An initiative of the European Commission;  A key instrument of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP);  Made up of 600 partner organizations;  In 48 countries;  Implementation of the “No-wrong-door” principle; … with the mission of helping companies and stakeholders make the most of the business opportunities in the European Union and beyond.

3. Portuguese Enterprise Europe Network The Portuguese Consortium  IAPMEI - Portuguese Institute for SME and Innovation  ADI - Portuguese Innovation Agency  ACIF-CCIM - Business Association of Funchal/Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Madeira  AIDA - Business Association for the District of Aveiro  AIMinho - Business Association of Minho Region  CCDR-Algarve - Development CCDR – Algarve and Coordinating Commission of the Algarve  CCIPD - Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Ponta Delgada – Business Association of S. Miguel and Sta. Maria Islands, Azores  CEC-CCIC - Entrepreneurial Council of Centro - Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Centro  INPI - Portuguese Patent and Trademark Institute

4. Portuguese Enterprise Europe Network Enterprise Europe Network in Portugal Objectives:  To provide an easy and friendly access to EU-related information and knowledge that is relevant to SMEs and stakeholders competitiveness;  To provide a qualified service for technological and innovation transfer;  To provide a qualified service towards internationalization;  To help Portuguese enterprises to face the global competitiveness challenges.

5. Portuguese Enterprise Europe Network Enterprise Europe Network in Portugal Services:  Facilitating SME’s awareness raising and access to European information (i.e. Community legislation, EU programmes and initiatives and promotion of SME’s participation);  Making for SMEs a sounding board for future EU policies through feedback service;  Helping companies to expand to new markets, to find cooperation partners and to exploit the opportunities of the internal market and abroad;  Facilitating technology and knowledge transfer;  Stimulating the capacity of firms to innovate.

6. Enterprise Europe Network in Portugal Knowledge Management System, a tool for communication DGOR - DpSIC KMS Monitor KMS infoKMS ColabKMS Clients Portal www.enterpriseeuropenetwork.pt Information Services Thematic information News Events Services (databases, newsletters) On-line services … Colaborative work of the Network Customer management and interaction Indicators and reporting register

7. Thank you! Helena Moura IAPMEI (Portuguese Institute for SME and Innovation) Phone:+351 21 383 61 60 Mobile:+351 96 135 94 12 eenetwork@iapmei.pt eenetwork@iapmei.pt Nacional portal: www.enterpriseeuropenetwork.pt Enterprise Europe Network PT EC Portal: http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/