The 23 million SMEs in the EU represent 99% of businesses, and are a key driver for economic growth, innovation, employment and social integration. The European Commission aims to promote successful entrepreneurship and improve the business environment for SMEs, to allow them to realise their full potential in today's global economy.

• SME Definition

Latest news

• 21/05/2012

  Antonio Tajani: Enhancing business cooperation between SMEs in Colombia and the EU

• 10/05/2012

  Antonio Tajani: Fostering industrial co-operation with the United States

• 02/05/2012

  Galileo September launch will spur innovation

Upcoming events

• 24/05/2012 > 25/05/2012

  Helsinki

  Helsinki Chemicals Forum - 4th global meeting

• 29/05/2012 > 29/05/2012

  Brussels

  Register now! Conference "Mission Growth: Europe at the Lead of the New Industrial Revolution"

• 06/06/2012 > 10/06/2012

  Pavia

  Crossroads of Europe : Pavia 2012

Latest publications

• 11/05/2012

  Latest trends in European Tourism

• 07/05/2012

  Innovation in healthcare and access to medicines

• 30/04/2012

  Projects for sustainable and competitive industry

Latest contracts and grants

• Deadline: 31/05/2012

  ERASMUS for Young Entrepreneurs

• Deadline: 28/06/2012

  Economic impact and travel patterns of accessible tourism in Europe

• Deadline: 28/06/2012

  Study on “Accounting guide for SMEs”

Latest public consultations

• Deadline: 12/06/2012

  Chemicals: ECHA draft working proramme 2013 - 15

• Deadline: 21/06/2012

  European Commission seeks public input on a modern system of European insolvency law

• Deadline: 09/07/2012

  Public consultation on Challenges and opportunities for maritime and coastal tourism in Europe

Key content

• SME Definition

• Small Business Act for Europe

• SME Performance Review

• The Observatory of European SMEs

• European Enterprise Awards