What the European Commission does for SMEs
99% of European businesses are SMEs. They provide jobs to more than 85 million European citizens. SMEs are at the heart of innovation and entrepreneurship. The ideas and solutions of 24,3 million entrepreneurs, women and men, contribute to a sustainable and digital economy, central to Europe’s competitiveness.
The European Commission is committed to supporting enterprises from the moment they start - throughout their lifetime. Find out more below.
Supporting SMEs throughout their lifecycle
- LEARN
entrepreneurial skills and plan your career path
- START
setting up your SME
- KEEP GOING
- GROW & SCALE
your business, explore funding and support options
- OVERCOME
challenges with early crisis support
- EXIT
smoothly and plan for succession