About Us

The European-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research (ECCIR) is a non-profit organization that empowers Canadian small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), innovators, and researchers to seize international opportunities, foster global innovation partnerships, and access dynamic markets in Europe.

Enterprise Europe Network Canada

ECCIR coordinates the Canadian consortium of the Enterprise Europe Network, the world’s largest support network for SMEs with international ambitions. Through the Network, ECCIR connects Canadian SMEs and innovators with exclusive market insights, internationalization experts, and Europe’s largest business opportunities database.

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SMEs receive international innovation support every day

Consortium Members

EEN Canada is a collaborative initiative supported by organizations from across the country, with ECCIR serving as the network coordinator. The consortium includes full members such as the EU Chamber of Commerce and the EU Chamber of Commerce in Canada West. Our local cooperation partners include the Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia (OTCNS), Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), and Prima Quebec. This diverse partnership allows us to offer expertise in various sectors and provide comprehensive support to SMEs across the Canadian innovation ecosystem.

“Canada and Europe stand for outstanding success in science, research, and development. Researchers and business representatives from both jurisdictions can consider ECCIR a platform for reaching across the Atlantic.”

— Bernd Reuscher, Founder and President of the ECCIR

Our Partners

ECCIR is proud to partner with the Edmonton Regional Innovation Network, Alberta Innovates, IraSME, the Clean Resource Innovation Network, and Biohubx. Together, we are driving global innovation and collaboration forward.

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Treaty Acknowledgment

ECCIR respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Amiskwaciwâskahikan on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples. We express gratitude and respect for the land we use, pledge to honour the spirit of reconciliation, and commit to moving forward in collaboration with Indigenous nations.