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The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) helps businesses innovate and grow on an international scale. It is the world’s largest network supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. The network brings together over 3,000 experts from 450 member organizations across 54 countries.

Since 2008, the Enterprise Europe Network Istanbul has been helping SMEs seize business opportunities both within the EU and globally. The Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) is a proud partner of the EEN Istanbul Consortium. In the Istanbul region, there are more than 1 million established companies, and EEN Istanbul (ICI) has supported over 70,000 of them with a wide range of services.

ICI offers international business expertise combined with local insight, delivering a range of Partnership, Advisory, and Innovation Support services designed to help SMEs innovate and expand globally.

With a team of experts in internationalization, technology, digitalisation, sustainability and resilience; Enterprise Europe Network Istanbul:

  • Answers company queries on EU legislation, standards, and grants
  • Assists in finding new customers, technology partners, and R&D opportunities
  • Offers consultancy to help identify target markets
  • Assisting SMEs in navigating the complexities of digital commerce and preparing them through tailored consultancy programs
  • Supporting companies in their sustainability-driven transformation journey
  • Facilitating the development of strategies to address disasters and global crises
  • Provides information and guidance on technology development and R&D
  • Publishes informative books, leaflets, and articles
  • Conducts on-site visits to deliver tailored services specific to each company's needs.

You can stay updated on Enterprise Europe Network’s activities by visiting www.een-istanbul.org