Developing international connections through the European Enterprise Network (EEN) (closed)

Service

Developing international connections through the European Enterprise Network (EEN)

Business offer for commercial connections:

• Search for an intermediary in European markets (distributor / agent / representative)
• Investment offer of the establishment's production lines for international partners in European markets to utilize the designed production capacity
• Search for a business partner in European markets through the partial sale of shares
• Search for project financers

Request business connections at a commercial level:

• Request the import of a business or a service with the international company for trade purposes
• Request a local intermediary for a product or service with an international company to complete the product and service package available with him
• Request a partnership with an international company through the purchase of part of its shares
• Find a project idea in international markets to finance

Technology transfer offer, for a one that is not commercially available, with European markets

Technology transfer request, for a technology that is not commercially available with European markets

Research and development request with European markets

Responsible Directorate

Exploring Technological Development Opportunities and Networking Unit

Target segments

Small and medium companies that wish to connect with European companies through technology transfer, research cooperation or more general business partnerships

Place of Provision of Service

JEDCO and its offices in the governorates

Eligibility requirements

The company should;

1. Be registered at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supplies and all relevant official bodies (Chambers of Commerce etc.)
2. Have the relevant experience and capacity
3. Have the ability to meet all expenses related to networking opportunities
4. Be willing to commit to cooperation and long term business partnerships

Required Documents

• Submit the application form
• Attach the company’s registration certificate
• Attach a company profile
• Attach supporting documents according to the type of networking required, such, brochures, product descriptions with financial information as required etc.

Application Deadline

Continuous throughout the year

Application Process

1. Applicant submits a completed application form with supporting documentation
2. JEDCO will verify the eligibility of the applicant
3. A field inspection visit by the EEN team will be carried out
4. The EEN team in cooperation with the beneficiary company will complete the international networking and connection form
5. The application will be reviewed internally by a member of the EEN team
6. Two EEN-approved external auditors will review the file
7. The file will be uploaded to the EEN website by the EEN team
8. The EEN team in cooperation with beneficiary company will respond to inquiries from interested parties on the network
9. The EEN team will arrange bilateral meetings between the beneficiary company and those interested through the network
10. The EEN team will provide assistance during negotiations between the beneficiary company and its European counterpart
11. The beneficiary will provide the EEN team with a final report on the outcomes and results of the international connection.

Partner Organizations

The Higher Council for Science and Technology

Service Fee

None

Service duration

Three months to prepare the International Connection file and upload it on the EEN website.