Tools
In this section, find trusted tools to grow your business at national, European and global levels in the areas of: finance and funding, protecting your idea, business/trade support and legal regulatory support. Use the filters to find the most helpful tool for you under the available categories.
![EVENT](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2024-04/EBAN_575x300.jpg?itok=u86vEuxU)
Free
Business / Trade support
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EBAN Due Diligence Guidebook for Angel Investors
The European Business Angel Network (EBAN) has partnered with the European Union Intellectual Proper...
Private Organisation
EN
![Growing interest in sustainability sparks more green EUTM filings](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2023-02/light%20bulb%20sustainability%20green.jpg?itok=e6LDnnuA)
Free
Funding and Investment
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5 first steps for SMEs’ sustainable transition guidance
This paper presents the five first steps SMEs can take to begin their sustainable journey.
Private Organisation
EN
![ideescan logo](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2023-08/ideescan-logo_3.png?itok=Jm7VPyQL)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![benelux office for intellectual property logo](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2023-08/BOIP_LIGGEND_LOGO_EN_RGB.png?itok=otyepFp2)
ideeSCAN for SMEs in Belgium
Discover how to protect your idea in the Belgium by completing a short questionnaire.
Public Organisation
FR
NL
![GettyImages-1227412970.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2023-02/GettyImages-1227412970.jpg?itok=QsvP0jo0)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![Regional helpdesks](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2023-03/helpdesk-logo.png?itok=agPJWm1T)
EU IP SME Helpdesks
A first-line intellectual property (IP) service providing free-of-charge support to help European SM...
Public Organisation
EN
![Digital Media wall concept Wall of screens smart TV](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-11/Digital%20Media%20wall%20concept%20Wall%20of%20screens%20smart%20TV.jpg?itok=MAypGuMM)
Free
Protecting your ideas
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SME risk management: cyber risks & resilience checklist
This paper by Accountancy Europe explains why and how SMEs should consider and mitigate cyber risks ...
Private Organisation
EN
![SME funding guide](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-06/Computer%20and%20books.jpg?itok=G4lrQedL)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![DPMA](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2022-07/Germany_10.12.png?itok=5sL8zeEs)
Information page for SMEs in Germany
Special information section for SMEs which helps to handle their own intellectual property more cons...
Public Organisation
DE
EN
![Maltese Intellectual Property Portal](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-05/teleconference%20zoom.jpg?itok=FxSn0qES)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![Malta IP Office](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2022-05/Malta%20IPOLOGO%20EUIPN_1.jpg?itok=xP5Hefob)
Maltese intellectual property portal
Useful platform on intellectual property rights in Malta.
Public Organisation
EN
MT
![Pinubot](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-05/pinubot2.png?itok=ZXBxL1Gj)
Free
Protecting your ideas
![Malta IP Office](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2022-05/Malta%20IPOLOGO%20EUIPN_1.jpg?itok=xP5Hefob)
Pinubot - Intellectual property chatbot
Practical Chatbot that answers queries about intellectual property in Maltese and English.
Public Organisation
EN
MT
![Malta Crafrs Register](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_image/public/2022-05/female%20craftsperson%20SMES_0.jpg?itok=UDgl2W7R)
Free
Business / Trade support
![Malta IP Office](/sites/default/files/styles/training_tools_platform_logo/public/2022-05/Malta%20IPOLOGO%20EUIPN_1.jpg?itok=xP5Hefob)
Malta Crafts Register
Useful and easy-to-use on line register of Maltan crafts.
Public Organisation
EN
MT