The Enterprise Europe Network is the largest network of contact points providing information and advice to EU companies on EU matters, in particular small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It is made up of close to 600 partner organisations in more than 40 countries, promoting competitiveness and innovation at the local level in Europe and beyond.

The network was launched in 2008 by the European Commission, combining and building on the former Innovation Relay Centres and Euro Info Centers (established in 1995 and 1987 respectively). The new integrated network offers a "one-stop shop" to meet all the information needs of SMEs and companies in Europe.

The EEN offers concrete and effective solutions to entrepreneurs and companies in more than 40 countries, including the 27 EU member states, three EU candidate countries ( Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey), members of the European Economic Area (EEA) and other participating third countries.

The network fully exploits the synergies between all support services and helpdesks aimed at European businesses. Instruments include business partner search within technology and business cooperation databases and fast access to information on funding opportunities. Representatives of the network can also help businesses understand EU law, how it applies to their business and how to benefit most from the EU programmes. Furthermore, the "one-stop shop" service is accompanied by a "no wrong door" policy: an entrepreneur or business actor can enter the network through any contact point, and will then be assisted and personally directed to the relevant service or organisation.

More information and the updated list of local Enterprise Europe partners can be found on the Commission website.