The Commission of the European Union established a network of Euro Info Centres (EICs), with a view to providing small and medium-sized enterprises with information and support, and favour their operations both in the European and in international markets.

Euro Info Centres are available to the general public, and their skilled personnel provide support and information, also making use of a wide data communication network connecting numerous databases. Euro Info Centres are located in the premises of the organisations authorised by the European Union, including Chambers of Commerce. In fact, in Italy, many EICs are located in the premises of the Chambers of Commerce.

EICs provide businesses with information concerning European regulations, EU, national and regional funding opportunities, and European projects for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Moreover, EICs provide information relating to EU and international calls for tenders, on the single currency, and on opportunities for cooperation among SMEs.
Euro Info Centres are part of a network aiming at disseminating information, making data available for whoever may be interested or may request it
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