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Pilot Project to Assist European SMEs by Creating SME Export Networks

23/03/2018

This pilot project initiated by the European Parliament is a further step to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) explore international opportunities in the Single Market and outside the EU. The overall objective of the Call is to assist European SMEs to develop, further expand or improve their international business by creating SME networks to exploit foreign markets for export purposes. The aim is to support small groups of SMEs (typically four to eight) to join forces based on common development objectives. This cooperation should be formalised in an agreement/contract, aimed at committing the SMEs to the implementation of relevant interactions though guaranteeing at the same time their autonomy and freedom of initiative.