Promoting Enterprise

📬 The #EUSMEWeek March Newsletter is out now! This edition is packed with: ✨ Insights and stories from three inspiring female leaders in entrepreneurship. 📣 Key initiatives and announcements from the European Commission aiming to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs - with a focus on the cleantech and defence sectors. 🤝 How you can get involved in European SME Week. Don’t miss out on what’s ahead for the SME community across Europe! 🔗 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eBJu5eNq 📥 Subscribe here to receive monthly updates straight to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/efkBrqXc

"This award will really encourage us to spread our work across Europe!" 🌍 After winning the first category during the European Enterprise Promotion Awards in 2024 (#EEPA2024), Silicon Vilstal shared how their success has significantly boosted their mission to empower entrepreneurs and rural communities. The German social economy cluster's pan-European outlook demonstrates the powerful nature of the awards! 🚀 🏆 Are you a promoter of entrepreneurship in Europe? Discover how you can get involved in #EEPA2025 on Futurium ⤵ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewGdy6iv

🌟 Are you an SME looking to shine at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) 2025? 🏆 We’ve got exciting news for you! Category 6 – 'Responsible and Inclusive Entrepreneurship' allows private companies to compete independently without needing a partnership with a public authority. This is your opportunity to showcase your commitment to inclusive and responsible business practices on a prestigious European platform. Learn more about how you can participate and make a difference in the entrepreneurial landscape. 🚀 🔗 Apply here: [link to application] #EEPA2025 #EUSMEWeek #SMEs #Entrepreneurship

Securing Europe's Future Competitiveness: The 2024 Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report outlines key actions for Europe's economic future.📝 Decarbonisation, regulatory simplification, and strengthening Single Market integration were identified in the European Commission's report as essential steps to tackle current challenges. 🌍Amid intense international competition and geopolitical uncertainty, the report provides timely insights into the pressing issues facing the EU economy. For SMEs, this brings exciting opportunities to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape! 📈 🔗Read more! https://lnkd.in/ePQ_X8ag #EUSMEWeek #Decarbonisation #SMEs

Do you have an event which will empower entrepreneurs and support SMEs? ⚡ European SME Week aims to create a business-friendly environment for SMEs by informing entrepreneurs about events and support available at the EU, national, and regional levels. Interested? It's easy to join the #EUSMEWeek community! 🗨 Join the Promoting Enterprise community on Futurium: explore regular updates, insights, and join the discussion. 🗓 Organising an event? Register your enterprise-promoting events on our calendar—we'll endorse them on our channels! 🔎 Search for events to attend in your country! All the information you need to get started can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eiGxVCkC #Entrepreneurship #SMEs

There's just one week until the Credit and Finance Conference 2025! ⏳ The conference, organised by the Italian Banking Association (ABIEventi), will focus on credit to Individuals, SMEs, and Capital Markets. SMEs: register now for dedicated sessions on credit for SMEs, taking a closer look at: 💳 Guarantees for access to credit ⛓ Financing of production chains 🌱 Credit for the twin transition 📉 Evaluating and monitoring of SMEs' credit risk 🗓 1-2 April 2025 📍 Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 https://lnkd.in/ekWVDBkd #EUSMEWeek

📢 Strengthening SMEs in defence: the European Commission has launched two complementary initiatives to accelerate innovation and matchmaking! The EUDIS Business Accelerator will provide tailored training and coaching over eight months, including six dedicated boot camps in European defence ecosystems. 📡 🗓 Apply by 27 April 🤝 EUDIS Matchmaking will help stakeholders connect, collaborate, and drive innovation in the defence sector. Who can get involved? ➡ European startups, scale-ups, SMEs and small mid-caps Find out more on Futurium 👇 https://lnkd.in/eqyNFWkV #EUSMEWeek #Defence #Innovation

"It's being heard, it's being put on the map" 🗺 After their win of both the Grand Jury Prize and the award for "Supporting the Sustainable Transition", Just Go Zero Tilos highlighted how the European Enterprise Promotion Awards is amplifying their efforts. 🌎 Connecting with other initiatives 💡 Sharing innovative ideas 🌱 Gaining recognition and sparking positive change across the continent Got an idea? Apply for this year's competition #EEPA2025 to have your work recognised at the European level! The final ceremony will take place at the #SMEAssembly2025 in Copenhagen. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqNQfFBb #EUSMEWeek #Entrepreneurship

The EU is accelerating the decarbonisation of its industry! 🌍💡 The Clean Industrial Deal places decarbonisation at the heart of the EU’s growth strategy, empowering SMEs and unlocking innovation. Set to drive growth, boost sustainability, and create exciting new opportunities for SMEs, find out how your business could benefit on Futurium 👇 https://lnkd.in/eH6rmwry #CleanIndustrialDeal #EUSMEWeek #Decarbonisation

What makes a successful entrepreneur? Passion! 🔥 Join the Entrepreneurial Passion workshop for a deep dive into several case studies conducted with entrepreneurs to explore key entrepreneurial characteristics and competencies. ✅ Exchange best practice ✅ Network with academics, budding entrepreneurs, and students. Event details: 📍 Covilhã, Portugal 🕘 9:00 - 14:00 (WET) 🗓 1 April 2025 Learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2hqx7H6 #EUSMEWeek