EEN - Enterprise Europe Network
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the world’s largest support network for SMEs and startups. The EEN-PORTUGAL 2025-2028 project, part of the EEN and approved by the European Commission for the 2025-2028 period, is part of the COSME programme.
This project aims to support SMEs and startups with growth potential and the capacity to face the challenges of the green and digital transition in a competitive and dynamic environment.
The main objective of the EEN is to help Portuguese companies become more innovative and competitive by offering strategic information and support services that allow them to grow in the international market.
In Portugal, the EEN consortium is led by IAPMEI and includes important partners such as ACIF, ANI, AEP, AIDA CCI, AIP, CEC, CCIPD, INESC TEC, and LNEG.For more information, visit the network’s portal: Enterprise Europe Network | Enterprise Europe Network

HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS?

  • ACCESS TO STRATEGIC INFORMATION

    We promote simplified access to EU-related information targeted at companies, covering legislation and regulations, market knowledge, procedures, and support programmes for SME financing and innovation.

  • IN THE INTERNATIONALISATION OF YOUR BUSINESS

    We facilitate contact with strategic partners in foreign markets, identify and promote business opportunities across various fields (commercial, production, technological, or others), and organise matchmaking events.

  • IN INVESTMENT IN INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

    We support the search for and connection with international partners for cooperation in innovation and technology transfer, and assist companies in accessing EU programmes that support the implementation of their research and development activities.

  • IN THE SEARCH FOR FUNDING

    We provide information and guidance on EU financial instruments for business activity, tailored to best suit your company’s development needs and strategies.

  • IN STRENGTHENING INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

    We provide specialised services aimed at enhancing innovation in innovative companies with high internationalisation potential.

EEN Europe
Project Sheet
Business Opportunities | January 2026

More information

Nilda Parreira
n.parreira@aida.pt

Deolinda Costa
d.costa@aida.pt

Enterprise Europe Network
AIDA CCI – Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Aveiro District
Rua da Boavista – Alagoas – Esgueira – 3800-115 AVEIRO

T.: +351 234 302 493
een-portugal@aida.pt