EU Gateway Competitors

The EBRD works across three continents to support the transition to successful market economies. Our focus is on delivering prosperity by enabling a well-run and sustainable private sector. We do this with our unique business model, combining financing, advice and policy reform.

Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a non-for-profit international student organisation. Our mission is to represent erasmus and international students, thus provide opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of Students Helping Students. We are 15,000 members from more than 500 local sections in over 40 countries, working on a volunteer basis in +1000 Higher Education Institutions. Erasmus Student Network is currently offering services to 350,000 international students.

InterTradeIreland We have directly assisted more than 61,000 business, while thousands of more SMEs have benefitted from our specialist advice. Our support has generated more than €1.95bn / £1.7 billion in business development value. We can connect you to customers, suppliers, innovators, networks and investors across the island to grow your business. From assisting SMEs to secure over €350 million in investment to helping drive cross-border trade from €2 billion to €15 billion, our impact speaks volumes. Established under Strand 2 of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement, our approach is value through collaboration. Across the island there are many shared policy priorities and economic opportunities that can best be addressed by maximising collaboration with our partners. Funded by both the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and the Department for the Economy, we’re uniquely positioned to accelerate economic growth across the island. www.intertradeireland.com Updated November 2025