ENTERPRISE EUROPE NETWORK CYPRUS

Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus (EEN Cy) provides, free of charge, comprehensive consulting services to Cypriot businesses wanting to invest in knowledge, research, technology and innovation.
EEN-Cy is the national consortium, a member of the European Enterprise Europe Network since its creation in 2008, and consists of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) as the coordinator, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the European Office of Cyprus as members.
Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus provides information services on financing and legislation issues, on expansion into international markets and finding partners, on technology transfer and innovation as well as support regarding intellectual property right. Services are specially designed for small and medium-sized enterprises, irrespective of their economic activity and are being offered to universities and research centers in Cyprus.
Innovation Support Services
The provision of innovation support services aims to support companies for introducing innovative products in the local and international market and enhancing the innovation potential of Cypriot enterprises.
The main ways in which EEN-Cy contributes to the above objectives are the following:
Support to EIC Beneficiaries
Enterprises that are funded under the “European Innovation Council” programs are entitled to additional support to take full advantage of the innovation activities implemented under the Program.
The provision of coaching services is a contractual obligation of these companies and the selection of experts is obligatory before the signing of the Contract for the implementation of the Project under this Program.
Strengthening Innovation Management Capacities of SMEs
Strengthening Innovation Management Capacities of SMEs
EEN-cy provides SMEs with the opportunity to benefit from the following services: