Think you are too small to do business internationally? Think again!
The Net4Biz project is an EU-funded project targeted at helping small and medium sized companies (SMEs), to develop cross-border business relationships and enter new markets. The Net4Biz project is delivered by 10 business support organisations from 10 different countries, on the basis of a 3-step methodology of the business cooperation process: support for SMEs before, during and after the business matchmaking events.
4 matchmaking events for the energy, environment and construction sector
The Net4Biz project’s core activities consist of four matchmaking events undertaken in conjunction with well-known international fairs, or innovatively online. The primary aim is to stimulate and boost cross-border cooperation between European SMEs.
Matchmaking events are business networking events where registered companies can book one-to-one-meetings with each other. They provide a unique opportunity for companies, R&D institutes, universities and other organisations to meet potential suppliers, subcontractors, customers and other co-operation partners. In the Net4Biz project, the key business sectors in focus are energy, environment and construction.
The project is delivered by a transnational consortium of 10 business partner organisations, all of whom are members of the Enterprise Europe Network.
Matchmaking at some of Europe’s most important trade fairs
- The European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (EWEC) in Warsaw on wind energy markets – 21-22 April 2010
- The ‘Wooden Cities’ in Västerås (Sweden), a Swedish nationwide initiative focusing on sustainable construction, including forums, conferences, seminars, workshops and exhibitions – 23-24 November 2010
- The Ecofira exhibition in Valencia (Spain), an international waste management fair focusing on water, land, air and residues, services and technologies – 15-16 February 2011
- Unlocking the Potential, an international B2B matchmaking event for companies active within e.g. ICT, renewable energy, education, creative industries and more on Malta – 18-19 May 2011
