EEN-PORTUGAL

2026-07-22

The Network is represented in Portugal by the EEN-PORTUGAL, with 12 partners, coordinated by IAPMEI and covering all the territory. The partners will continue working under the principles of subsidiarity, excellence, proximity of SMEs, Think Small First, no wrong door and the mechanisms of signposting, follow-up and the Code of Conduct. The EU added value is a permanent rule for all services to be provided. The Network will address 2 main strategic objectives: improve the innovation level and competitiveness of companies, primarily SMEs; contribute to a wider internationalization of SMEs in the Single Market and beyond. To achieve these goals, the Network will deliver advice, support and information services, including partnering, with focus on client. Align added values services with regional, national and EU incentive schemes, strategies and programmes (e.g.COSME, H2020, Single Market) is also of most relevance for the Network impact, by enhancing regional entrepreneurial capacity, in terms of results, efficiency, employment, quality and innovation. In addition the Network will work in view to improve the participation of PT SMEs in the EU Policy Making Process. The reinforcement of the cooperation with national, local/regional entities, Networks abroad including the BCCs will also contribute to the expected impact. All partners intend to participate in Network activities, and the coordinator will represent the consortium in the SAG, Communication and IT Champions Groups. A solid communication strategy will contribute to the promotion of the Network, including in the host organizations, respecting the quality, brand and messaging. Some performance indicators foreseen:>BEs/CMs:82 and b2b meetings:857;>SMEs receiving individual advisory support:640;>SMEs receiving individual partnering support:537; >achievements:109;>cooperation with local stakeholders:138. Lined with COSME, the EEN-PORTUGAL is committed to guarantee to PT SMEs “The support at your door step.

Portugal

2026-01-15