Sustainability

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Sustainability Partnerships Call for SMEs

The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) has an open call to create partnerships between NGOs, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and SMEs. The goal of this call is to team the expertise of NGOs and CSOs to assist SMEs in their transition to more sustainable business models...
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Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support Open Call

Are you a cluster or SME in the tourism industry? The European Commission’s Single Market Programme (SMP) has an open call to create a more sustainable tourism ecosystem. The goal is to align the tourism strategy with the EU’s SME strategy and industrial strategy. The call will provide financial...
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Global Gateway for a Sustainable EU Recovery

The European Commission has launched the Global Gateway, a new strategy to boost digital, energy and transport links that are smart, clean and secure. The initiative focuses on sustainable connections that work for people and the planet, tackling pressing global challenges such as climate change and...
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Consultation to support the Green and Digital Transitions

In light of new European priorities such as the European Green Deal and Industrial and Digital Strategies, the European Commission has published a consultation on a draft proposal for the green and digital transition. The revision of the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) aims to promote...
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Smart Grids aim to make Clusters and SMEs more Energy Efficient

Energy Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) are cross-border energy infrastructure projects for building a more integrated and resilient EU energy market. On 19 November, the EU adopted the 5th list of energy Projects of Common Interest. The list contains 98 projects, including 67 in electricity...
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EU-Singapore Matchmaking Event Summary

The European Commission (EC) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) jointly organised the EU – Singapore Matchmaking Event which took place virtually on 11th and 12th November 2021. The event was implemented in the context of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH). The EC and ESG were...
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WORTH II Open Call to Strengthen the Competitiveness of Creative SMEs

The WORTH II project aims to strengthen the competitiveness of SMEs in the fashion industries and lifestyle sector, increase their innovation capacities and help them in their transition to climate neutrality and digitalisation. By the end of WORTH II, a minimum of 200 trans-national partnerships...
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Scaling New European Bauhaus ventures Open Call

Are you a cluster, startup or scaleup developing innovative solutions to make Europe more sustainable and inclusive? The New European Bauhaus initiative aims to connect the European Green Deal to living spaces. It calls on all Europeans to imagine and build a sustainable and inclusive future. In...
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Enterprise Europe Network helps SMEs to become more Sustainable

The transition to economic, environmental and social sustainability has become a major priority for the European Commission. At the same time, all key actors have agreed that this transition must be based on a strong and resilient economy which is supported by SMEs. The Enterprise Europe Network...
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Stakeholder consultation for a resilient, innovative, sustainable and digital energy-intensive industries ecosystem

The European Commission has prepared a Staff Working Document to outline possible scenarios for a transition to a more resilient, innovative, sustainable and digital energy-intensive industries ecosystem. This document aims to launch a co-creation process for concrete actions, milestones and...
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Read DG GROW's guide for funding available for tourism businesses

Are you wondering what EU funding is available for tourism businesses? In 2020, the EU introduced a stimulus package worth €2.018 trillion. It consisted of the EU’s long-term budget for 2021 to 2027 under the multiannual financial framework and NextGenerationEU, a temporary instrument to help the...
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New European Bauhaus aims to bring the EU Green Deal to life

The New European Bauhaus initiative connects the European Green Deal to living spaces, calling on Europeans to build a sustainable and inclusive future. It will bring a cultural aspect to the Green Deal, aiming to demonstrate how sustainable innovation can positively impact daily life. In this...