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Framework Partnership Agreement Call for SMEs' Interests in Standardisation

Under the Standardisation pillar of the Single Market Programme (SMP Standardisation), EISMEA has an open call for proposals for grants in the field of standardisation. Context Standardisation has a leading role in creating the EU Single Market. It reduces costs, improves safety, and enhances...
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Joint Cluster Initiatives EUROCLUSTERS call deadline extended!

Are you a cluster, cluster network or organisation supporting the green and digital transitions helping to build EU resilience? To implement the updated EU Industrial Strategy, the European Commission has launched around 30 cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary and trans-European strategic Joint Cluster...
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Two EISMEA market surveillance calls are open now

The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) has 2 open calls for clusters and SMEs in Market Surveillance. The details are as follows: Call 1: “Support to joint enforcement actions” With a budget of €4 million, proposed activities under this call aim to enhance cooperation and...
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European Alliance Against Coronavirus discuss the EU Single Market Programme

On 1 June, the European Alliance Against Coronavirus welcomed Ilse van Rompuy from the European Commission’s DG GROW who introduced the European Single Market Programme (SMP). It is the first-ever programme to boost the Single Market with a budget of €4.2 billion for 2021-2027​. The SMP is designed...
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How joining a cluster provides vital support for EU SMEs

Clusters make up a significant part of the European industrial landscape. Currently, there are around 3000 specialised clusters in Europe accounting for 54 million jobs. Clusters are key to boosting collaboration and connecting enterprises, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...
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The new Regulation for Market Surveillance is now in effect

DG GROW has announced that from 16 July, the new Regulation for Market Surveillance now fully applies. This Regulation ensures that market surveillance is protecting consumers and businesses across the EU in order for the Single Market to function seamlessly. It is part of DG GROW’s commitment to...
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European SMEs Road to a Sustainable Recovery

Business leaders and policymakers across the Single Market are starting to outline long-term economic recovery plans as the EU’s vaccine programme increases. The global crisis has caused challenges for industries across ecosystems, however in planning for a sustainable recovery, the Single Market...
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The EU Industrial Strategy Update Set to Strengthen the Resilience of the Single Market

The European Commission have updated the EU Industrial Strategy to respond to the lessons learned from the Coronavirus outbreak and help drive the transformation to a more sustainable, digital, resilient and globally competitive economy. The updated Strategy reaffirms the priorities set out in the...
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New Regulation to Address Distortions in the Single Market

The European Commission has proposed a new instrument that will address distortions caused by foreign subsidies granted by non-EU countries. This proposal follows the adoption of the White Paper released in June 2020, which was a key element of Europe's vision for a new Industrial Strategy based on...
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First ever financial programme to boost the single market ready to kick-off

The European Commission has welcomed the adoption of the first single market programme. With €4.2 billion allocated for 2021–2027, the programme provides an integrated package to support and strengthen the governance of the Single Market, including for financial services. Context The COVID-19...
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European Food & Biomass Summit brings together experts and innovators in the bioeconomy industry

Thessaloniki, Greece - May 23, 2023 The European Food & Biomass Summit, co-organized by EIT Food, along with the European projects B-Resilient, BioeconomyVentures, and Model2Bio, is taking place on May 22-23, 2023, in Thessaloniki, Greece. This event aims to gather prominent experts and innovators...
Calls

New call to facilitate integration of Ukrainian SMEs in EU Single Market

The Single Market Programme has announced a new call for proposals aimed at facilitating the integration of Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into the single market. This initiative will benefit businesses based in Ukraine, as well as displaced Ukrainian-registered companies that...