Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

EEN is an international network that provides support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in achieving their business goals through a range of services and initiatives. It brings together organizations known for their excellence in business support. Through our platform, we offer a wide spectrum of resources, information, advice, and opportunities to help companies grow, innovate, internationalize their businesses, and achieve long-term market success.
EEN Croatia serves as a key contact point for SMEs in Croatia seeking support in various aspects of business, from financing and innovation development to internationalization and market entry. Our team of experts provides personalized support and advice to help companies realize their full potential and overcome the challenges they face.
On our website, you can find information about the services we provide, events and training courses we organize, resources available to companies, as well as opportunities for connecting with other stakeholders in the business world. Regardless of the development stage of your business or your sector, EEN Croatia is here to support you on your path to success.
Join us on our journey to empower entrepreneurship and contribute to the economic growth of Croatia. We are ready to be your partner in achieving your business goals and building a sustainable and competitive future.
EEN helps businesses to be innovative and grow at the international level. It is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises with international ambitions.
The network operates globally. It brings together experts from member organizations recognized for their excellence in business support.
Member organizations include:
- Chambers of commerce and industry
- Regional development organizations
- Universities and research institutes
- Innovation agencies
Individual companies cannot become members of the network, but they can benefit from many of the services offered. See the Enterprise Europe Network infographic (PDF).
Croatian EEN Consortium
EEN Croatia consists of six partners, with the Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) as the consortium coordinator, and the Croatian Agency for SMEs, Innovation and Investments (HAMAG-BICRO) as the partner for technology transfer, innovation, and research funding.
The Croatian consortium also includes four regional partners:
- Office for Technology Transfer of the University of Split (UTT)
- STEP RI Science and Technology Park of the University of Rijeka Ltd. (Step Ri)
- Tech Park (Varaždin)
- Tera Tehnopolis (Osijek)
You can read the EEN Croatia brochure here.
Access to Finance for Companies in Southeast Europe
FINNO – Access2Finance and Innovation Platform is a new regional platform offering information on financial instruments and innovation support available to small and medium-sized enterprises in Southeast Europe. The platform was developed within EEN at the initiative of seven EEN consortia from six countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia. Its goal is to further strengthen the growth and development of SMEs throughout the region by improving access to finance and focusing on the innovation process—from business ideas to commercial success in international markets.
Given the variety of financial and innovation support provided to SMEs by different EU programs and institutions, FINNO offers information on all relevant and available financing and innovation opportunities that may suit a particular business. Beyond its informative nature, the platform brings together SMEs and financial institutions involved in specific EU programs and connects international innovation stakeholders who could help SMEs in Southeast Europe further develop their business and the advisory services provided by participating international financial institutions in this program. Through the platform, it is also possible to schedule an online meeting with numerous EEN advisors from the region.
For Croatian page, we kindly ask you to visit https://www.een.hr/.
General information may be reached at https://een.ec.europa.eu/about-enterprise-europe-network.