Welcome to the December issue of the SME Week newsletter!

The December Newsletter is out!

The recently concluded SME Assembly in Bilbao has left a lasting impact on the SME community, setting the tone for the upcoming year with energy and inspiration. A key highlight of the Assembly is always the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA), and we're thrilled to announce that the 2023 EEPA Compendium is now accessible for your reading pleasure.

In this newsletter, we revisit the Assembly's highlights through a day-by-day review, feature an interview with Professor Saras Sarasvathy, the Schumpeter lecturer of the year. We have been also engaging in conversations with the EEPA Category winners - Category 6 and Category 3 are already out!

The Youth Start-Up Competition (YSC) was another standout at this year's SME Assembly. Read on as we engage with the YSC finalists- Mariia, Pauline and Julien - to gain insights into their experiences.

If you were part of this year's SME Assembly, we'd love to hear from you! Share your experiences, connect with us on social media, and reach out if you have compelling entrepreneurial stories to tell.