Enterprise Europe Network Central Poland 2

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Within the Project, the EEN-CP Consortium will continue providing integrated business support services to entrepreneurs from the central and northern regions of Poland, in accordance with methodology, topics and practices established by the COS-EEN-SGA2-2016-2-01 Consultation, COSME 2016 Work Programme and underlying Article 10 of the Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council. Specific objectives of the consortium are as follows are to Help Polish SMEs in finding international business, technology and research partners in the EU, COSME participating countries and third countries, to provide integrated services which will translate into increased competitiveness, contribute to internationalisation and innovation. In addition, the Consortium will also deliver SME feedback on Union policy options, contribute to greater participation of SMEs in Horizon 2020 and SME Instrument and facilitate greater engagement of SMEs in climate resource efficiency and renewable energy, through information, assistance in participation in European-funded projects, partnering and advice on resource efficient practices. Consortium is composed of 6 Partners - well established business support organisations, all of which have gathered significant experiences as former members of the Euro Info Centre and Innovation Relay Centre networks. Partners have also gained mutual trust, and achieved high level of collaboration under the previous editions of Enterprise Europe Network. Organizations hosting Partners of the Consortium not only participated in the EEN network, but also implemented numerous EU funded projects for the benefit of local business communities. The Consortium Coordinator - Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP), will also fulfil the duties and obligations of the national Network coordinator - representing Polish EEN Network in relations with national authorities, national business support organizations, European Commission and EASME.