SLOVENIA
- SIO – incubators and technological parks (https://www.podjetniski-portal.si/programi/sio-subjekti-inovativnega-okolja-sio)
- Development agencies, One stop shop (https://podatki.gov.si/dataset/evidenca-regionalnih-razvojnih-agencij)
- Chambers and business guilds (https://www.ozs.si/, https://www.gzs.si/)
- Other supportive institutions and programmes (www.spirit.si, www.podjetniskisklad.si)
ITALY
- “Entrepreneur in one day” (Impresa in un giorno) is a government website created to offer
information and support in dealing with the bureaucracy of starting and running your own
business (Home – impresainungiorno.gov.it).
- Unioncamere’s Training and Skills Development offers a comprehensive platform that provides
useful information on self-entrepreneurship (Home | Unioncamere).
- The Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy has created “Smart&Start Italia”, a facilitation
tool to promote, throughout the country, the conditions for the spread of new
entrepreneurship and to support technology transfer policies and the economic valorization
of the results of the public and private research system (Sostegno alle startup innovative (Smart & Start Italia) (mimit.gov.it))
- The Chambers of Commerce have also set up orientation, training, assistance, advice, and
support services for creating new start-ups, including business projects started by women
GREECE AND CYPRUS
- Visit the Hellenic Business Ecosystem website: There are many information and support
services available on the Hellenic Business Ecosystem website (https://www.egesy.gr/).
You can find information about the various programmes and programs that provide
support.
- Official Websites of the Cyprus Government Services: Visit the Cyprus Government
website (https://www.cyprus.gov.cy/) and search for information about business support
programmes.
- Cyprus Business Associations and Associations: There are several business associations and
clubs in Cyprus that provide support and information on how to set up and run a business.
For example, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Cyprus Investment
Agency provides support and assistance to businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Innovation and Business Development Centres: There are a number of research and
innovation centres in Cyprus, such as the Cyprus Research and Innovation Centre (CyRIC)
and the Cypriot Enterprise Link (CEL), which can provide information on the Cypriot
Enterprise Link (CEL).
- Contact Local Business Organisations: In many regions of Greece have local business
organizations and business centers that can provide support and assistance to help you
find information and support for your local area.
- Business Centres: usually provide advice and information services for entrepreneurs and
they can direct you to appropriate programmes.
- Get information from the Trade and Industry Inspectorates: Inspections can provide
information on the programmes and subsidies involved specific industries or activities.
- Consult with professional advisors: Professional consultants and accountants can provide
information and advice on support programmes.
POLAND
- PARP – Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (https://www.parp.gov.pl/component/parpabout/)
- KIG – The National Chamber of Commerce (https://kig.pl/o-kig/o-nas/)
PORTUGAL
Services and programs provided by the business ecosystem
- Mentoring
- Advice (marketing, finance, taxes, human resources)
- Idea advice
- Assistance in preparing and planning the business model
- Training
- Assistance in acquiring financial resources
- Events (networking)
- Office Infrastructure
Obtain financing and support (https://eportugal.gov.pt/inicio/espaco-empresa/guia-a-a-z/cid-2-faseneg-0-obter-financiamento-e-apoio)
You can find information about:
- Financing
o Venture Capital and Business Angels (BA)
o StartUP Europe
o the StartUP Voucher
- Tools
When it comes to the financing the investment needed to set up your business, one of the main
problems is where to get it, especially for those who do not have equity.
Here, the future entrepreneur can obtain information on financing and support for setting up his/her
own business:
- Financing for SMEs, IAPMEI – IAPMEI | Soluções de Financiamento
- Technical Support for the Creation and Consolidation of Projects, IEFP – Empreendedorismo – IEFP, I.P.
- Support for Business Creation, IEFP – Empreendedorismo – IEFP, I.P.
- Support for Self-Employment Creation, IEFP – Empreendedorismo – IEFP, I.P.
- Investe Jovem, IEFP – Empreendedorismo – IEFP, I.P.
Financing
Venture Capital and Business Angels
Venture Capital is a form of financing, through recourse to equity capital, for a temporary period,
providing companies with stable financial means for the development of their growth strategies.
Applicable to start-up projects, expansion, modernization and business innovation with a strategic
dimension.
The Business Angel (BA) is an individual investor who invests a small portion of his wealth or savings
in projects led by a strong team of entrepreneurs. BAs typically invest in innovative startups with
accelerated growth potential.
For more information see:
- Financing Solutions with Public Support, IAPMEI, IP (Listing of Financing Solutions being
updated)
- How venture capital works, Associação Portuguesa de Capital de Risco – APCRI—Associação Portuguesa de Capital de Risco
StartUP Europa
Provides information, opportunity and resources to support start-ups or future start-ups.
Click here for more information.
StartUP Voucher
Its aim is to stimulate the development of business projects by young people between the ages of 18
and 35 that are in the idea phase, through various support instruments made available over a period
of up to 12 months of preparation of the business project.
See more information in StartUp Voucher, IAPMEI.
Tools
Financial institutions – a tool that allows you to search for the most suitable financing possibilities for
your company, from the Your Europe website.
Support for the creation of cooperatives – the coopjovem is a programme to support cooperative
entrepreneurship. It is aimed at supporting young people in the development of a business idea,
facilitating the creation of self-employment.
Youth Associations – In the IPDJ, IP portal you will find several relevant information:

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