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The November Newsletter is out!
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The European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) and the Youth Start-Up Competition (YSC) 2023 will be shining bright at the SME Assembly in Bilbao this November, with winners being announced for both competitions!
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The SME Assembly 2023 is just around the corner, and this year, it's set to take place in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Bilbao, read this blogpost and get to know the city!
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The excitement is building, the countdown has begun read more about the upcoming SME Assembly and stay tuned!
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Who are the Youth Start-Up Competition Finalists? Get to know the 3 under25 who made it to the top 3.
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This year Bilbao will host the SME Assembly 2023, that promises to be an electrifying event set to power Europe's SMEs and start-ups toward a sustainable and innovative future.
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Every year at the SME Assembly, a leading figure in entrepreneurship delivers our Schumpeter ‘Innovation in Enterprise’ lecture. This year, it will be Professor Saras Sarasvathy who will take the stage at the prestigious event.
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Responsible and Inclusive Entrepreneurship recognises initiatives that promote corporate social responsibility among small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship among disadvantaged groups. Learn more about the shortlisted projects,
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The winners of this year’s competition will be announced at the EEPA Awards Ceremony but in the meantime we take a look at the projects that made it onto the shortlist in EEPA Category 5 – Supporting the Sustainable Transition.
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