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European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Government Administration
Supporting SMEs and innovation
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European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) managing all the activities of the European Innovation Council and programmes related to small and medium-sized enterprises. Also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_EISMEA Data protection: http://europa.eu/!fc89kC
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External link for European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussels
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- SME, Business, Funding, Support, Horizon 2020, Innovation, Horizon Europe, Consumer, and Standardization
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Employees at European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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Stephane Leroy
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Marjaana Karjalainen
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Kirsten Gibbs 🌔
Take breaks from your business without breaking your business. Build customer-centred processes that empower your team, so you can safely take time…
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Brigitte Baumann Gervais
Updates
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🧭 What does innovation look like in an age of uncertainty? At the #SMEAssembly2025 in Copenhagen, we’ll hear from Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Friederike Welter, the 2025 Schumpeter ‘Innovation in Enterprise’ Lecturer, redefining the answer! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d2npSdSt
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🕹️ Collaboration that levels up the gaming industry. With the help of Enterprise Europe Network partners Almi 🇸🇪 and Helsingin seudun kauppakamari - Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce 🇫🇮, cross-border teamwork turned into real results. During the mission, Julicia founder Hind Toufga connected with Supercell, NeoGames and other leaders in Finland’s gaming ecosystem, opening doors to new collaborations. 🤖 🎨 Read how collaboration drives creative business success: https://lnkd.in/eekYq-ca #EENCanHelp #CreativeIndustries #Gaming
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🌍 Are you an SME in the tourism sector looking to grow, innovate, and access EU opportunities? The EU Tourism Transition Pathway platform is your one-stop hub to: ✨ Discover EU funding opportunities tailored for tourism ✨ Connect with peers, networks, and support organisations ✨ Access tools and resources to strengthen your business resilience ✨ Stay updated on policy initiatives shaping the future of tourism The platform brings together everything you need to navigate your green and digital transition in a rapidly changing industry. 🔗 Explore the Tourism Platform today: https://lnkd.in/dMPPibnF #EUTourism #SMEs #EUfunding
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European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) reposted this
💼 SMEs – Need help navigating EU sanctions? Join us for this webinar to learn how the European Commission's EU Sanctions Helpdesk can support your compliance journey for free. 📆 15 July | 10:30 CEST | Online In only 30 minutes you'll get: ✅ An introduction to the Compliance Support Service ✅ A live demonstration ✅ Practical tips to get started ➡️ Register now! https://europa.eu/!7d4mqW #DGFISMA
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📽️ Mariia Alipatova is the CEO and co-founder of Tova Industries, a company developing energy-efficient technologies in Ukraine’s industrial sector. Her mission became even more urgent after the full-scale invasion, as innovation and resilience took on new meaning. 🇺🇦 In her interview, Mariia shares how she built not just a company, but a community - a network of people who believe in her vision and support her journey. Her advice to women everywhere is clear: Don’t be afraid to start something new. With support and perseverance, success is possible. Her story is part of the Supporting Women Entrepreneurs campaign, showcasing inspiring women in ESTEAM (Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Watch Mariia’s interview below 👇 Supporting Women Entrepreneurs is an initiative of the European Union. ESTEAM | Boosting Girls' and Women's Digital and Entrepreneurial Competences
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📢 Save the Date: Entrepreneurship4All in Brussels Join us for Celebrating Entrepreneurs as Change-Makers - the final dissemination event of the Entrepreneurship4All initiative. This in-person event will showcase project results, spotlight entrepreneurial stories, and explore the future of digital and inclusive entrepreneurship across Europe and beyond. 📅 20 November 🕒 10:00-14:00 CET 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dzcwgBZh Attendance is free but prior registration is required. Entrepreneurship4All is an initiative of the European Union. #Entrepreneurship4All #SMEs
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European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) reposted this
A new generation of Euroclusters has officially taken off! Sixteen new Euroclusters, selected under the call Joint Cluster Initiatives (Euroclusters) for Europe’s Recovery (SMP-COSME-2024-CLUSTER), will work together to strengthen Europe’s industrial resilience and competitiveness. With a total budget of €42 million, these initiatives bring together clusters, SMEs and research organisations from across Europe to: ✅ accelerate the green and digital transitions, ✅ strengthen strategic value chains, and ✅ boost innovation and cooperation across borders. More than €30 million will directly support SMEs through open calls for innovation, capacity-building and technology uptake. On 9 October 2025, all consortia gathered in Brussels for the official kick-off meeting, hosted by European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and DG GROW (EU Business), marking the start of a new phase of collaboration and shared purpose among Europe’s cluster community. 👏 Congratulations to all Euroclusters for embarking on this journey together, driving Europe’s sustainable, digital and resilient future. 👉 Read more about the Euroclusters: https://lnkd.in/eM7KyqUg 🔗 Follow the European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) for updates on their open calls, activities and results. #ECCP #EUClusters #Euroclusters
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🌍 The building industry is responsible for 40% of global CO₂ emissions, and interior elements like flooring playing a significant role in this environmental impact. 🔎 Read on the #EUTextiles ecosystem platform how this Danish carpet manufacturer is combining two levers of circular transformation: https://lnkd.in/dsw4GCe2
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136 #ECCP clusters are based in Germany, with Bavaria leading the way through a strong regional cluster strategy. Join the #ClustersMeetRegions in Regensburg! The event will bring together cluster experts, industry leaders & European, national, regional, & local policymakers on a dynamic stage to create synergies and share knowledge on cross-innovation. 🗓️ 26-27 November 2025 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dYfuXrbm
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