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Business funding back to top
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/funding/index.htm

Latest information on proposals for grants from Europe from DG Enterprise and Industry

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http://www.fs4b.wales.gov.uk.

Information for businesses in Wales

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http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/index_en.html

Provides information and guidance on Europe for citizens and businesses.

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http://www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk

UK Trade & Investment can provide business support, expert trade advice and links to global networks to UK businesses wishing to export to global markets and to international companies wishing to invest/trade in the UK

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http://www.fp7uk.co.uk/

The new website for Framework 7 and the FP7UK National Contact Point (NCP) service.

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http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu

Welcome to the Enterprise Europe Network, your gateway to competitiveness and innovation. Wherever you are in Europe, you can get access to all the information you need to develop your business and find the right business partners.

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CE Marking and Standards back to top
http://www.newapproach.org/

Information on standardisation in Europe

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http://ec.europa.eu/energy/intelligent/index_en.html

News and funding opportunities in the European Energy sector

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http://www.sustenergy.org/tpl/page.cfm?pageName=home

Campaign by the European Commission to encourage energy sustainability

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Entrepreneurship & SMEs back to top
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sme/index_en.htm

Find out more on Europe's policies, and initiatives for SMEs

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http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/index_en.html

Provides information and guidance on Europe for citizens and businesses.

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Information society back to top
http://www.ideal-ist.net/

Tool for companies wishing to search for internation partners for FP7 projects in the ICT sector.

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http://europa.eu/rapid/

RAPID is a database giving a daily view of the activities of the EU as presented by the institutions in their press releases.

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http://www.mnw.org.uk/

The aim of Materials Network Wales (MNW) is to contribute to the better understanding of usage and application of all engineering materials to the advantage of the Welsh economy.

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http://www.mediwales.com/

MediWales promotes and supports medical and life science organisations in a highly demanding business environment.

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http://www.wof.org.uk/

The Forum is a consortium of Welsh companies, University research groups, users and support organisations

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http://www.welshautomotiveforum.co.uk/

Industry led and industry driven, the Welsh Automotive Forum is the authoritative voice of the automotive industry in Wales.

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http://www.aerospacewalesforum.com/

Welcome to The Forum for the Aerospace Industry in Wales. Get the latest aerospace news and issues from around Wales, the UK, and the rest of the world.

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Intellectual property back to top
http://www.oami.europa.eu/

Information and registration of trade marks and design in Europe

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http://www.ipo.gov.uk/

Government body responsbile for Intellectual Property Rights in the UK

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http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/index_en.html

Provides information and guidance on Europe for citizens and businesses.

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Internationalisation back to top
http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/index_en.html

Provides information and guidance on Europe for citizens and businesses.

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http://www.enterprise-europe-scotland.com/sct/

Enterprise Europe Scotland supports Scottish businesses in becoming more competitive and innovative in Europe. Our team of experienced specialists provide fast, pragmatic and relevant assistance on any European business matter.

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http://www.enterpriseeuropesw.org.uk/swr/

Welcome to the Enterprise Europe Network gateway for the South West of England. The Enterprise Europe Network is the world's largest network connecting business to Europe. We help companies to improve and innovate through partnership, information and expert advice.

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http://www.een-midlands.org.uk/

The Midlands Enterprise Europe Network is your local node within a network of 600 regionally based contact points covering the entire European Union and beyond.

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http://www.londonchamber.co.uk/europe/

London Chamber of Commerce's Enterprise Europe Network is part of a network consisting of over 600 contact points located in over 40 countries in the EU Member States and beyond.

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http://www.enterpriseeurope-se.eu/

The Enterprise Europe Network is a new specialist support network for SMEs. The Enterprise Europe Network acts as a one-stop-shop offers a range of tailored services to help businesses develop new products and access new markets.

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http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?r.l1=5000505663&topicId=5001133900&site=150&furlname=europe&furlparam=europe&ref=http%3A//

The Enterprise Europe Network offers support and advice to businesses across Europe and helps them make the most of the opportunities in the European Union.

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http://www.een-northeast.co.uk/

We help clients in North East England to build new partnerships, develop new products and services and secure finance for R&D and innovation.

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http://www.eenw.org/

Welcome to Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), your gateway to competitiveness and innovation. Wherever you would like to do business in Europe, you can get access to all the information you need to develop your business and find the right business partners.

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http://www.enterpriseeuropeni.com/inx/

Enterprise Europe Northern Ireland at InvestNI is a one stop shop for companies and entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland who need information and advice.

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http://www.een-ireland.ie/eei/

The Enterprise Europe Network in Ireland works with all Irish based businesses by helping them to take advantage of the opportunities that the European market place presents.

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http://www.ibwales.com

Whether you’re a native Welsh company, or an international business looking for a trade partner in Wales, our experienced advisors can help you.

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http://www.biowalesevent.com

BioWales is the UK’s largest bioscience conference and biopartnering event held outside London.

http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu

Welcome to the Enterprise Europe Network, your gateway to competitiveness and innovation. Wherever you are in Europe, you can get access to all the information you need to develop your business and find the right business partners.

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http://www.enterprise-europe.net.

There are 11 UK and 1 Irish consortia in Enterprise Europe Network, consisting of 31 business development offices

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Legislation back to top
http://ec.europa.eu/yourvoice/index_en.htm

Play an active role in the process of European policy making....

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http://www.netregs.gov.uk/netregs/112718.aspx

If you're developing an innovative technology, product, process or service, read our new innovation guidance, tailored for your business type, to find out the key regulations that you need to comply with.

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http://ec.europa.eu/solvit/

SOLVIT is an on-line problem solving network in which EU Member States work together to solve without legal proceedings problems caused by the misapplication of Internal Market law by public authorities.

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Local initiatives back to top
http://www.europe.org.uk/

Contact details for all organisations in UK who provide information on EU to general public, businesses and the academic community

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http://ec.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/

The European Commission representation in the United Kingdom

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http://www.europarl.org.uk/

Information on the European Parliament in the UK

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http://www.biowalesevent.com

BioWales is the UK’s largest bioscience conference and biopartnering event held outside London.

Market information back to top
http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu

Welcome to the Enterprise Europe Network, your gateway to competitiveness and innovation. Wherever you are in Europe, you can get access to all the information you need to develop your business and find the right business partners.

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http://www.enterprise-europe.net.

There are 11 UK and 1 Irish consortia in Enterprise Europe Network, consisting of 31 business development offices

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Other subject back to top
http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/index_en.html

Provides information and guidance on Europe for citizens and businesses.

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http://www.biztradeshows.com/unitedkingdom/?p=3

A website cataloguing trade shows across all sectors being run across the UK

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Public procurement rules back to top
http://ted.europa.eu/

Database of EU procurement contracts published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU)

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http://simap.europa.eu/index_en.html

Gateway to European procurement

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Research & innovation back to top
http://cordis.europa.eu/

Community Research & Development Information Service - activities and funding

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Social policy & employment back to top
http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=en

Information, advice and recruitment services for employers and migrant workers in the EU

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Structural funds back to top
http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/index_en.htm

Provides information on funding and regional policy in all member states

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http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu

Welcome to the Enterprise Europe Network, your gateway to competitiveness and innovation. Wherever you are in Europe, you can get access to all the information you need to develop your business and find the right business partners.

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Taxation back to top
http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxation/gen_info/info_docs/tax_inventory/index_en.htm

Online information tool covering the main taxes in Europe such as personal income tax, corporate income tax, value added tax, excise duties

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http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/taxation/vat/traders/vat_community/index_en.htm

Overview of the VAT regulations in the EC

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Training & education back to top
http://www.enic-naric.net/

Network providing information on the recognition of academic and professional qualifications in Europe

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http://business.glam.ac.uk/

Welcome to the UoG Business Gateway, this gateway provides access to the University for businesses and the wider community.

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http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/business/

Cardiff University plays an important role in the wealth creation process by helping enterprises increase their productivity, competitiveness and profitability and supporting the establishment of new ventures.

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http://www3.uwic.ac.uk/English/BusinessServices/Pages/Home.aspx

UWIC has an established track record working with business. We offer expert solutions designed to inspire innovation and improve performance.

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http://www3.newport.ac.uk/displayPage.aspx?object_id=109&type=sec

The University of Wales, Newport has an excellent track record of liaison with companies and organisations and we regularly deal with large businesses, small and medium sized companies, public organisations, charities and voluntary bodies

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http://www.swan.ac.uk/businessinnovation/ServicesforBusiness/

Swansea University is serious about business and about the quality of services which we can offer to businesses of all sizes.

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http://www.smu.ac.uk/index.php/university/commercial-services

Commercial Services is the focal point of entry into the university for Industry and Commerce. With expertise in a wide range of areas we offer a variety of customised business solutions.

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http://www.aber.ac.uk/meansbusiness/

For years, Aberystwyth University has enjoyed profitable commercial relationships with business, industry and professionals. The Aberystwyth University Means Business Team is the catalyst for such activity, which provides an array of benefits for all involved.

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http://www.bangor.ac.uk/innovation/knowledge/businesssupport.htm

The University of Wales, Bangor has a wide range of Units and Centres which are dedicated to working with businesses.

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http://www.lamp.ac.uk/ceees/spinout.htm

Spinout Support – Commercial funding for businesses in Wales

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http://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/Glyndwrinbusiness/

Glyndŵr University aims to satisfy the needs and aspirations of business and industry, community-based and public sector organisations.

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Transport back to top
http://www.engine-expo.com

Engine Expo is the most important international trade show in Europe for engine technology - the ONLY event to feature the International Engine of the Year Awards.

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