Implementing the services of the Enterprise Europe Network in Wallonia (BE) between 1/7/25 and 31/12/28

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The EENWallonie 25-28 project aims to operationalise the services of the Enterprise Europe network in Wallonia for a new period of 42 months between 1 July 2025 and 31 December 2028. The project is led by a consortium composed of the Walloon Agency for Export and Foreign Investment (AWEX), Wallonie Entreprendre and Wallonie Bruxelles International. The project aims to contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of Walloon SMEs by offering them services in the areas of internationalisation (both within the Single Market and outside the European Union), innovation, sustainability and digitalisation, in particular. These services will also enable them to be more resilient. The services are offered in an equivalent manner throughout the regional territory. They are complementary to and integrated into the existing service offering in Wallonia. Their added value comes in particular from the methodology chosen, which prioritises the needs of the client (client-centric approach), from the collaborative approach (hub and spoke) aimed at activating the appropriate resources within the network, host organisations and partner organisations in Wallonia. The proximity of the latter to the European authorities is also an important asset. Conversely, the Walloon consortium is also a privileged channel for transmitting information from Walloon SMEs to the European Commission. As part of the EENWallonie 25-28 project, the Walloon consortium also wants to integrate optimally within the EEN network in its various dimensions, by collaborating with other Belgian partners, with those of the Greater Region and by actively participating in sectoral or thematic groups. Finally, the Walloon consortium is developing a communication strategy and actions aimed at strengthening the network's reputation and visibility, both towards its main clients, the Walloon SMEs, and towards its regional and national partners.