Enterprise Europe Network Ouest

2026-07-22

"EEN Ouest project is part of the European strategies for SMEs, including the strategy for green and digital transitions. The project aims to help SMEs overcome challenges related to these transitions and seize opportunities for innovation and international development. The objectives of the project include strengthening SME support services, integrating regional ecosystems and enhancing the competitiveness of businesses in Brittany and Pays de la Loire. Several topics will be addressed: acilitation of SME internationalisation, Single Market support and SMEs feedback support, Innovation, access to funding and finance, sustainability and digitalisation, resilience. SMEs face significant challenges, such as accessing resources to finance and navigating complex regulations. EEN Ouest offers specialized services to support these companies, particularly in areas like regulation, financing, and European partnerships. The project is organized around five key activities: Provision of value-added services to clients / Promotion of the Network and communication / Networking, learning and development / Network coordination and quality management / Project management The consortium gathers three “historic” partners: Bretagne Compétitivité (coordinator), Bretagne Développement Innovation (BDI), and Solutions&co (in Pays de la Loire). These organizations will collaborate to provide complementary services to businesses in their regions with 12 FTEs. Each partner brings specific expertise. This collaboration ensures better coverage of the SMEs needs. The project adopts a client journey approach, offering personalized support to each company through all phases of their development.The ""Hub and Spoke"" model ensures efficient coordination of services, with a central hub for coordination and partners (spokes) providing specific expertise. Performance indicators (KPIs) will measure the impact of the services."

France

2026-01-01