Sustainable growth and building resilience in tourism – empowering SMEs to carry out the twin transition
This EU funding program, "Sustainable growth and building resilience in tourism – empowering SMEs to carry out the twin transition" (SMP-COSME-2022-TOURSME-01), aims to revitalize the tourism ecosystem. It supports Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in their digital and green transformation journeys, fostering innovation and resilience across the tourism value chain. The program emphasizes enhanced cooperation and knowledge transfer to achieve sustainable growth.
Who is Funded
This program is designed to support the tourism ecosystem by empowering SMEs and fostering collaboration among various entities across eligible countries. It seeks to enhance resilience and competitiveness within the sector, promoting sustainability and digital innovation.
What is Funded
This program provides financial and technical support for projects that drive the digital and green transformation of tourism Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). It focuses on fostering innovation, resilience, and sustainability across the entire tourism value chain, explicitly excluding funding for physical infrastructure development or improvement.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provides financial support primarily through grants, specifically "SMP Grants for Financial Support," with a substantial portion dedicated to supporting innovative projects of third-party SMEs via lump sums. The total available budget for this call is €20,500,000, and there are clear guidelines on the maximum EU grant per project and the co-financing rates for various cost categories.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific legal, administrative, and collaborative conditions to ensure compliance and effective project implementation. These include detailed requirements for proposal submission, consortium composition, and financial management, with a strong emphasis on transparent processes and justified resource allocation.
Application Procedure
The application process involves a single-stage submission, with proposals undergoing a comprehensive evaluation based on defined criteria. Applicants are advised to consult official documents and available support resources to ensure a compliant and competitive submission.
Legal Basis
This funding program operates under a clear legal framework established by the European Union, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its implementation through specific regulations and official documents.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
4,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
20,500,000 €
Deadline:
30.11.2022
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
EU Member States, listed EEA countries, and countries associated to the Single Market Programme (SMP) or those in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement that enters into force before grant signature.
Sectors:
Tourism, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Cultural Institutions, Research and Development, Creative Industries
Beneficiaries:
Tourism, Micro, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), Start-ups, Non-profit tourism-related entities, Farming organizations (if relevant to tourism)
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Implementation, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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