This guide provides an in-depth overview of the possibilities for stakeholders of the six Eastern partner countries to join selected specialised EU networks and platforms in the area of ICT Innovation. It was developed to further support the integration of EaP stakeholders with EU networks and platforms introduced during a series of EU4Digital networking events with lead EU organisations on the policy topics prioritised by the Eastern partner countries.

    The guide presents the services, tools and procedures for joining the following EU organisations:

    • Innovation for Manufacturing SMEs (I4MS).
    • European DIGITAL SME Alliance.
    • Startup Europe Regions Network (SERN).
    • European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP).
    • European Business Angels Network (EBAN).
    • Business Angels Europe (BAE).
    • European Crowdfunding Network (ECN).
    • European IP Helpdesk.
    • European IP Office (EUIPO).