[CIIE side-event] Empowering SMEs through Smarter Financing

[CIIE side-event] European Chamber & EU SME Centre: Empowering SMEs through Smarter Financing – Building Resilience, Driving Growth

*Please register by 12:00 PM on 29^th October if you do not hold a CIIE main pass or a CIIE side event pass to ensure entry.

As small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to play a vital role in driving innovation and growth across China and the EU, access to effective and appropriate financing tools remains one of their most pressing challenges.

Co-organised by the European Chamber and EU SME Centre during the China International Import Expo (CIIE), this session will take a practical look at the financing realities for SMEs in China. Speakers will share insights on available financing policies, schemes, and incentives, and explore how to integrate financial strategies with talent retention and technology adoption. Real-world examples and case studies will illustrate approaches that address both immediate financing needs and long-term business sustainability.

Participants will also have the opportunity to engage directly with speakers during the Q&A segment, allowing them to raise their own challenges and explore practical solutions relevant to their business.

About the EU SME Centre

The EU SME Centre is a European Union initiative that provides a comprehensive range of hands-on support services to European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), getting them ready to do business in China. Currently in Phase V of the project (2025-2028), the EU SME Centre is implemented by four consortium partners and two associated partners – the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, Italy China Council Foundation (ICCF), Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI), Trade Promotion Europe (TPE), and the EU-China Business Association (EUCBA), bringing an unprecedented mix of relevant and complementary expertise and network to the EU SME Centre, with headquarters in Europe and in China.

随着中小企业（SMEs）在推动中国与欧盟的创新与增长中持续发挥关键作用，获得有效且适宜的融资工具依然是它们面临的最紧迫挑战之一。

本场活动将于中国国际进口博览会（CIIE）期间举办，旨在从实务角度探讨中国中小企业的融资现实。与会嘉宾将分享可用的融资政策、项目及激励措施，并探讨如何将财务战略与人才留用和技术应用相结合。通过真实案例和实例分享，展示既能满足企业即时融资需求，又有助于实现长期可持续发展的解决方案。

参会者还将有机会在问答环节与嘉宾直接交流，提出自身在融资中遇到的挑战，并共同探讨切实可行的解决方案。

关于欧盟中小企业中心（EU SME Centre）

欧盟中小企业中心是欧盟发起的项目，旨在为欧洲中小企业（SMEs）提供全面、实用的支持服务，帮助它们做好进入中国市场的准备。目前项目已进入第五阶段（2025-2028 年），由四家执行合作伙伴和两家合作伙伴共同实施，包括：中国意大利商会（CICC）、中国欧盟商会、意中基金会（ICCF）、葡萄牙创新协会（SPI）、欧洲贸易促进组织（TPE）以及欧中商业协会（EUCBA）。以上机构在欧洲和中国均设有总部，为欧盟中小企业中心带来前所未有的优势与互补专业能力及广泛网络资源。

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