Enterprise Europe Network Sud-Ouest France

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The EENSO-France project gathers 7 key complementary partners for business network, economic development, innovation, education and research: 4 Chambers of Commerce and Industry, 2 Regional Agencies for Innovation and 1 Regional Council. Coordination will be ensured by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Midi-Pyrénées, mobilising its 18-year successful experience in previous European networks management. 4 regions of France are covered: Aquitaine, Limousin, Midi-Pyrénées and Poitou-Charentes. The EENSO-France geographical area is representing 1/4 of the French territory and 198.000 SMEs. All partners have been involved in the Enterprise Europe Network since 2008. Therefore, EENSO-France will build on its previous experience in the Network, its expertise, the relationships established with local, regional and national stakeholders, its deep knowledge of the local SMEs needs and its achievements in answering such needs to contribute to the objectives of the COSME programme. To strengthen the competitiveness and the sustainability of the SMEs of South West France, EENSO-France will: - facilitate their access to the European and the international markets - provide them with added-value business and innovation support services The EENSO-France related activities will be carried out in close collaboration between the EENSO-France consortium members as well as the stakeholders and partners from the Enterprise Europe Network. Its performances will be measured on a regular basis, thanks to its 16 indicators for ouputs, outcomes and impact. Especially, the consortium will monitor the number of partnerships achieved and their impacts on growth, employment, competitiveness as well as the level of satisfaction of the SMEs benefiting from EENSO-France services.