COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support
This program, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP), aimed to support the recovery and enhance the resilience of the tourism ecosystem post-COVID-19. It focused on accelerating the digital and green transformation of tourism SMEs and fostering innovation and sustainability across the tourism value chain. The initiative provided grants to consortia, which in turn offered financial support to third-party SMEs.
Who is Funded
This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, outlining the types of organizations that can apply, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. The program specifically targets consortia of tourism industry stakeholders aiming to support the recovery and sustainable growth of tourism SMEs.
What is Funded
This section outlines the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on initiatives that drive the digital and green transformation of the tourism sector and support SMEs. It also clarifies what costs are generally covered.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial mechanisms, funding amounts, and duration of projects under the program. It provides clarity on the nature and extent of financial support available.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules and criteria that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. These include conditions related to application submission, consortium composition, financial regulations, and other operational provisions.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the steps involved in applying for the funding program, from preparing the proposal to understanding the selection process.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal instruments and guiding documents that establish and govern the program's operation, ensuring transparency and accountability.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
10,000 €
Allocated Budget:
12,420,000 €
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey
Sectors:
Tourism, Green Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Agriculture and Agribusiness
Beneficiaries:
tourism SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
EISMEA
Additional Partners:
Cappadocia University, UDRUZENJE - KLASTER MEDICINSKOG I ZDRAVSTVENOG TURIZMA, CAMARA OFICIAL DE COMERCIO, INDUSTRIA, SERVIZOS E NAVIGACION DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, West Cherkaschyna Tourism and Hotel Association, CONCEPTTO DESARROLLO ESTRATÉGICO, SL, Global Skills Network SL, ROLIX IMPEX SERIES S.R.L., Sail Croatia D.O.O, Izmir Commodity Exchange (ICE), NEVIANA BOUMBAROVA, OPENCOM I.S.S.C., Greenovations Fest- und Messeveranstaltungs GmbH, Desafio Funcional, Unipessoal LDA, C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER, THOMAS MORE MECHELEN-ANTWERPEN, GC GENOMICS ESPAÑA, SL, Grupo Colabora Formación y Proyectos, SL, Toerisme Oost-Vlaanderen, TRAKYA DOGA SPORLARI IHTISAS KULUBU DERNEGI, Tournesol j.d.o.o., APB TOERISME PROVINCIE ANTWERPEN, Ukrainian Association of Medical Tourism, Tourism Union of Kosova, AGENTIA PENTRU DEZVOLTARE REGIONALA CENTRU, MOLI DE LES TINALLES SL, Vanlife Germany e. V., VLAAMS-BRABANT, BRIDGE FOR BILLIONS SL, Institute for Economic Research and Legal Studies, ASOCIATIA DE DEZVOLTARE INTERCOMUNITARA HARGHITA, COMUNE DI SIENA, Entrepreneurship Support Foundation, INSTITOUTO ANAPTIXIS EPICHEIRIMATIKOTITAS ASTIKI ETAIREIA, SYNYO GmbH, ENERJI VERIMLILIGI VE CEVRE KORUMADERNEGI, Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative, GRANTXPERT CONSULTING LIMITED, CAMARA OFICIAL DE COMERCIO INDUSTRIA SERVICIOS Y NAVEGACION DE MURCIA, Development and Educational Centre for the Metal Industry, Metal Centre Cakovec, Agora Società Cooperativa Sociale, HeadHunter Limited SRL, CRO OUTDOOR, ILIAKTIDA, INTERSPREAD GMBH, Grants-Project, GMT Hospitality Sociedade Unipessoal Lda, ORTA KARADENIZ KALKINMA AJANSI, TURKGEN YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI, CULTURE GOES EUROPE (CGE)- SOZIOKULTURELLE INITIATIVE ERFURT EV, JUDETUL HARGHITA, Ukrainian Food Travel Association, GRANT GARANT SRO, CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DELL UMBRIA, ATGAB (Adana Turizmi Gelistirme ve Altyapi Hizmet Birligi), Belek Tourism Investors Union (BETUYAB), Civica srl, Confcommercio Trentino
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