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# Digitally Driven/Europe: European Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) - Transformation, Innovation, and Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- URL: https://datacatalyst.org/digitally-driven-europe-european-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes-transformation-innovation-and-resilience-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
- Published: 2021-03-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T17:57:04.000Z
- Description: This report describes how and to what extent digital tools enabled many European small businesses to survive and recover from the economic impact of COVID-19. Published by the Connected Commerce Council.
- Author: DCI
- Tags: Reports, Publishing Partners, Research Archive

**Author:** Connected Commerce Council

***The Data Catalyst Institute provided research support for this report*** [***published by the Connected Commerce Council***](https://digitallydriven.connectedcouncil.org/europe/?ref=datacatalyst.org)***.***

A ‘Digital Safety Net’ has helped European small businesses during COVID-19\. This research report describes how and to what extent affordable and accessible digital tools have enabled many small businesses to survive and recover from the economic impact of COVID-19 - in some cases, becoming stronger and more agile in the process. The report includes top-line findings, analysis and insights, and recommendations aimed at policymakers, technology companies, and small business leaders.

[Download the report (PDF)](https://datacatalyst.org/content/files/2026/09/Digitally-Driven-Europe-compressed.pdf)