The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) offers a wide range of services to businesses, including guidance on accessing funding, finding business and technology partners, understanding European regulations, developing innovation projects, and protecting intellectual property. Primarily aimed at SMEs, the network seeks to enhance their competitiveness within the European market by facilitating access to growth opportunities.
EEN serves as a key contact point for SMEs in Europe, providing a single interface with the European Commission and acting as a rich source of information, business opportunities, and regional synergies. As the successor to the Euro Info Centres (EIC) established in 1987 and the Innovation Relay Centres (IRC) created in 1995, the network benefits from strong expertise in advanced European sectors. Its extensive coverage includes 49 countries, encompassing the 27 EU member states, neighboring European countries such as Croatia, North Macedonia, and Turkey, as well as associated third countries.
With the participation of 580 professional organizations coordinated by the European Commission, EEN provides tangible support to help European businesses become more competitive, innovate, and access European and international markets.
EEN Tunisia provides entrepreneurs with privileged access to support services in innovation and international development, tailored to the daily needs of business leaders.
The "No Wrong Door" principle ensures that every question receives an appropriate response, regardless of the partner consulted, thus simplifying business procedures in international trade exchanges.
API – Industry and Innovation Promotion Agency
Created in 1972, API is a public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry, Energy, and Mines. It works to promote the Tunisian industrial sector by providing support and assistance to businesses, entrepreneurs, and SMEs. Through its 5 centers and 24 regional offices, API offers information, support, studies, and assistance in forming partnerships.
Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI Tunis)
The Tunis Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), an autonomous public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce, works to promote the Tunisian economy in the fields of trade, industry, and crafts. It assists SMEs in international trade, fosters entrepreneurship, and organizes various events (trade shows, business missions) to strengthen economic ties with foreign partners.
CONECT – Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia
CONECT is an employers’ union organization that brings together private and public businesses of various sizes and represents their interests to public authorities. It supports entrepreneurs and startups by providing economic information, access to funding, training, and B2B networking opportunities. Its main mission is to promote entrepreneurship and private initiative in Tunisia.
S2T – Smart Tunisian Technoparks
Smart Tunisian Technoparks is an environment dedicated to SMEs, multinationals, and large companies in the ICT sector. Integrating training and research institutions, its mission is to support the development of high-tech activities, fostering synergy among stakeholders to drive innovation through cross-fertilization within this dynamic ecosystem.
The EEN Tunisia consortium brings together national expertise to provide Tunisian businesses with strategic support in innovation and development.
This unique network addresses the economic and technological needs of SMEs and small industries by facilitating access to EU policies, practical measures, and professional services. Flexible and responsive, EEN Tunisia’s services aim to enhance companies’ competitiveness and support their international growth.
Who is eligible for EEN Tunisia services?
The following organizations and businesses are eligible to benefit from EEN services:
- Tunisian organizations and companies capable of submitting cooperation offers and responding to requests via the EEN network.
- Foreign businesses and organizations seeking partners (subcontractors, suppliers, etc.)
- Tunisian organizations and companies able to offer or respond to technological requests through EEN.
- Organizations located outside Tunisia seeking partners for technology offers or requests via the EEN network.
- New entities involved in supporting and promoting research, development, and technology (RDT) under the European Commission (EC).
- Tunisian companies and organizations, including SMEs and universities, likely to participate in EC research and development programs.
- Foreign businesses and organizations conducting research relevant to Tunisia.