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EMPOWERING GROWTH THROUGH STRATEGIC PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Across the EU, 23 million SMEs create 75 million jobs, making them vital to economic growth. Europe’s global competitiveness hinges on the digitization of these SMEs, especially as the tech sector outpaces the rest of the economy by 5x. With over 80% of digital products imported, there’s growing concern over Europe’s technological independence and innovation potential.

GITEX Europe introduces SMEDEX, the Global SME Digital Economy Expo, a strategic platform aimed at supporting growth and resilience of European SMEs. Through focused programs and strategic partnerships, SMEs will gain access to expert insights, financial support, and technological innovations, empowering them to navigate the complexities of digital transformation.

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TOP CHALLENGES TECH SMEs FACE IN EUROPE
Economic Situation and lack of global competitiveness
  • Access to Finance to Scale Internationally
  • Internationalization
  • Availability of Skilled Workforce
Digitalization
  • IT Security
  • Lack of Digital and Social Infrastructure
  • Lack of Harmonized Digitalization
Access to Finance
  • Complexity of Loan and Funding Processes
  • High-risk Perception by Financial Institutions
  • Limited Awareness of Alternative Financing Options
SMEs will gain access to expert insights, financial
support, and technological innovations, empowering
them to navigate the complexities of digital transformation.

Help expansion and growth of European SMEs into a vibrant international tech ecosystem to increase their competitiveness

  • Exclusive Market Access Clinics
  • Investment Briefings
  • Corporate Matchmaking Program

We celebrate SMEs that are leveraging their digitalization journeys to drive advancements in sustainability and diversity, Additionally, the pitch competitions will showcase  

  • Key Tracks: Build for AI, Cybersecurity and Sustainable SMEs
  • SME Challenges Stages: AI Stage, Dark Stage, Web3, and Main Stage
  • SME Digital Award
  • Conference Tracks: Financing for SMEs and SMEs in Public Procurement
  • SME Finance Clinics: Financing for Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics, BFSI, Women Led Businesses, F&B, German SMEs, and Climate Financing
  • Executive Roundtables
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SME CONNECT PROGRAM

THE ONLY SHOW IN THE WORLD THAT CURATES BESPOKE PRE-ARRANGED MEETINGS FOR SMEs

SMEs are offered a unique opportunity to connect and engage with key buyers and solution providers through the GSD expo's curated matchmaking and hosted buyers program.

The Program Includes:

  • Corporate Matchmaking Program - Between SMEs and major corporate buyers from 30+ countries from logistics, mobility, manufacturing, finance, energy and more.
  • Briefings and workshops - These sessions offer SMEs targeted engagement opportunities with key buyers, tailored to specific industries of interest.

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