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We take the opportunity to introduce you to our esteemed jury members and this time it is the turn of Elisabeth Backteman, who represents the Swedish presidency of the European Union on this year’s Jury.
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July Newsletter is ready! Preparations are underway for this year’s SME Assembly. The in-person event this year is by invitation only, but we strongly encourage you to register to take part in the online event – read on to find out more and join us online on 13-17 November.
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Each year, as part of the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA), we take the opportunity to introduce you to our esteemed jury members. We proudly present a long-standing member of the EEPA community, Professor Thomas Cooney.
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of Europe's economy, contributing significantly to job creation, innovation, and economic growth. To monitor and assess the progress of SMEs, the European Commission publishes an annual SME Performance Review.
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An interview with Teona Mango, one of the young entrepreneurs on the 33 Under 33 list The Secrets of the Secrets of Success initiative aims to shine the spotlight on a selection of successful young entrepreneurs, documenting their stories in an effort to inspire others
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Following the Secrets of Success 33 under 33 initiative, we learn more about young Lithuanian Tomas Moska and Turing College.
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The SME Week newsletter for June is out! Preparations are underway for this year’s SME Week and, in particular, the SME Assembly. Read on to find out more about this year's event taking place on 13-15 November in Bilbao, and find out how to join us online.
![Are you a young entrepreneur with a ground-breaking start-up concept? Are you eager to confront urgent global issues while upholding the core principles and values of Europe? If the answer is yes, then the European SME Week Youth Start-up Competition (YSC) is just what you need! This competition aims to recognise and support enterprising young minds, aged 18 to 25, who are developing innovative start-up ideas to combat most critical challenges of our time. Find out more and register to take part](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-07/msme-day-2023-invite%20%281%29.jpg?itok=_sXpFRm0)
Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of economies worldwide, playing a crucial role in job creation, innovation, and inclusive growth. The United Nations organises annually MSME Day on 27th June to raise awareness of their significance...
The national stage of the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) is well under way and as the European deadline approaches, it is time to acknowledge our esteemed panel of jury members.
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Are you a young entrepreneur with a transformative start-up idea? Are you passionate about addressing pressing global challenges while championing European values and principles? If so, we have exciting news for you!