SMEs in the EU

The European Commission has developed and implements a range of policy measures specifically to assist SMEs in Europe. These policies are aimed at creating the conditions in which small firms can be created and can thrive. If the EU is to achieve its goals of speeding up economic growth and creating more and better jobs, it will be SMEs which play the biggest role. In particular, SMEs are the main source of new jobs in Europe.

FACT SHEETS

General Information

• The "Small Business Act" for Europe

Funding and Innovation

• EU Funding for SMEs
• Borrowing Environment in the EU
• More Risk Capital: equity funding
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme

Support Services across Europe

 European Enterprise Network

 SOLVIT

 'Your Europe' - Business Portal