EU and Latin America Business Network

Business and Investment Opportunities Across Latin America

ELAN connects European companies, market experts and Latin American business networks to support trade, investment, technology partnerships and international expansion.

Connecting European expertise with Latin American growth
International Opportunity Network 7 Markets
🇪🇺 Europe 🌎 Latin America
Market Access Trade and investment guidance
Innovation Technology based partnerships
7 Markets Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Peru
2 Regions Europe and Latin America connected through business
SME Focus Support designed around international growth
Expert Network Market access knowledge and local connections
What is ELAN

Connecting European Innovation with Latin American Opportunity

ELAN Program, European and Latin American Business Services and Innovation Network, is a European Union initiative created to increase and diversify the EU economic presence in Latin America by responding to demand for knowledge, innovative technology and international business cooperation.

ELAN also supports opportunities for European and Latin American SMEs by connecting markets, expertise, organizations and technology driven business initiatives.

One platform for international business development

🌎Market Access
📈Investment
💡Innovation
⚙️Technology
🤝Partnerships
International Trade
ELAN Ecosystem

Two Networks, One Mission

ELAN combines market access expertise with innovation driven business development to help companies move from market research to international opportunity.

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ELANBiz

Market Access for European Companies

ELANBiz provides practical market information and expert guidance for European companies seeking to export or invest in Latin America.

Market Intelligence Regulations Export Investment Expert Support
Explore Market Access
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ELAN Network

Technology Based Business Opportunities

ELAN Network connects European and Latin American SMEs to create business opportunities based on technology, innovation and real market demand.

Innovation Technology Partnerships SMEs Business Development
Discover the Network
Strategic Markets

Explore Seven Latin American Markets

Discover business environments, market opportunities and international expansion potential across the ELAN network.

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Argentina

Explore market conditions, investment opportunities and business requirements in Argentina.

Explore Market
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Brazil

Access opportunities across one of Latin America's largest industrial and consumer markets.

Explore Market
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Chile

Discover an internationally connected economy with opportunities across industry, agriculture, technology and services.

Explore Market
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Colombia

Explore a growing market with opportunities across technology, infrastructure, industry and international trade.

Explore Market
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Costa Rica

Connect with an innovation driven economy focused on technology, advanced services and international business.

Explore Market
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Mexico

Navigate one of the region's largest manufacturing, industrial and consumer markets.

Explore Market
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Peru

Explore opportunities across infrastructure, resources, industry, services and technology.

Explore Market
Why Latin America

A Region of Business, Trade and Investment Opportunity

Latin America brings together expanding consumer markets, industrial development, demand for technology, infrastructure investment and growing innovation ecosystems.

Consumer Markets Industrial Growth Technology Demand Infrastructure International Trade Innovation Ecosystems

Trade

Explore new export and import opportunities across dynamic markets.

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Investment

Identify markets and sectors with international growth potential.

Innovation

Connect technology capabilities with real market demand.

ELAN Services

Everything You Need to Understand a New Market

Practical resources, expert knowledge and business connections help European SMEs prepare for expansion into Latin America.

📊 INFOCARDS

ELANBiz Infocards

Updated market access information organized by country and sector.

💬 EXPERT SUPPORT

Ask the Expert

Get practical guidance from specialists in Latin American market access.

KNOWLEDGE

FAQs

Find expert answers to common questions about international expansion.

📚 RESOURCES

Partner Documents

Access relevant reports, guides and market information from ELAN partners.

📰 UPDATES

Market News

Follow regulatory, trade, investment and industry developments across Latin America.

🤝 NETWORK

Business Organizations

Connect with chambers, Eurochambers and organizations across ELAN markets.

How ELAN Helps

From Market Interest to Business Opportunity

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Explore

Identify promising countries, industries and market opportunities.

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Understand

Use market intelligence and expert knowledge to understand local requirements.

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Connect

Reach relevant experts, chambers, organizations and potential partners.

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Expand

Turn market knowledge and international connections into business growth.

Expert Market Access Support

Planning to Export or Invest in Latin America?

ELAN connects companies with market access expertise to help clarify regulations, procedures, standards and local business requirements.

Import Requirements Export Procedures Regulations Certification Market Entry Investment Standards
Knowledge Center

Knowledge for Better International Decisions

Explore practical resources designed to support market research, international expansion and business planning.

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Market Infocards

Country and sector intelligence for more informed market entry decisions.

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FAQ Library

Practical answers developed from questions handled by market access experts.

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Business Documents

Reports, guides and partner resources.

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Market Updates

Business, regulation and investment developments.

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Events

International business and networking opportunities.

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Useful Resources

Connections to relevant organizations and support services.

Business Network

A Business Network Across Latin America

ELAN works in cooperation with Eurochambers and bilateral chamber networks in participating countries, creating stronger connections between European companies and established Latin American business communities.

Eurocámara Argentina Eurocámara Brazil Eurocámara Chile Eurocámara Colombia Eurocámara Costa Rica Eurocámara Mexico Eurocámara Peru
ELAN
🇦🇷 Argentina
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇨🇱 Chile
🇨🇴 Colombia
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇵🇪 Peru
Who ELAN Is For

Built for International Business

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European SMEs

Companies exploring exports, investment and expansion into Latin America.

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Latin American SMEs

Businesses seeking European technology, expertise and international partnerships.

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Business Organizations

Chambers and institutions supporting international trade and business development.

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Innovation Networks

Organizations connecting technology capabilities with commercial opportunities.

Why ELAN

Why Businesses Use ELAN

International growth becomes easier when market intelligence, expert support and business networks work together.

Cross-Regional Focus

A dedicated connection between European expertise and Latin American opportunities.

Market Access Knowledge

Practical information for navigating unfamiliar business environments.

Innovation Driven

Technology and knowledge transformed into international business opportunities.

Expert Network

Access to specialists and established business organizations across target markets.

Practical Intelligence

Country, sector and regulatory knowledge brought together in one ecosystem.

SME Focus

Support structured around the international expansion challenges of smaller businesses.

Europe + Latin America

Turn International Market Potential Into Business Opportunity

Discover markets, understand requirements and connect with the knowledge and networks that support international business growth.