Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas is the new network that supports Greek enterprises to boost their competitiveness through research and innovation. The Greek node of the largest European network on innovation and entrepreneurship combines the expertise of 16 Greek organizations active in innovation, technology transfer and international cooperation issues. The National Documentation Centre (EKT) is the coordinator of the Network.

The mission of Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas is to enhance the competitiveness of Greek enterprises, mainly of small and medium enterprises, to support the growth of less developed regions of the country, to promote innovation in enterprises and entrepreneurship in research organisations, to strengthen the links between industry, research and venture capital, and to promote an economic and environmentally sustainable growth and employment.

The Network is a “one-stop shop” for enterprises looking to upgrade their products and services with innovative technologies, business partnerships and research projects throughout Europe. Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas builds on the former Innovation Relay Centres and Euro Info Centers. It offers a multitude of services to enterprises: information services on innovation and entrepreneurship; international business partnership services; innovation and technology transfer services; support services for participation in FP7.