Sustainable growth and building resilience in tourism – empowering SMEs to carry out the twin transition

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

This EU funding program, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP), aims to empower Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector to achieve sustainable growth and build resilience. It focuses on facilitating their digital and green transition, fostering innovation, and developing new business models within the tourism ecosystem, particularly as a recovery strategy from the COVID-19 crisis.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, outlining the types of entities and geographical scope, as well as the overarching objectives of the 'Sustainable Growth and Resilience in Tourism' program. The program specifically targets Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the tourism sector, aiming to foster their green and digital transformation.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the 'Sustainable Growth and Resilience in Tourism' program. It specifies the industries supported, outlines eligible and excluded costs, and clarifies the developmental stage of projects sought.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial details of the 'Sustainable Growth and Resilience in Tourism' program, covering the form of financial support, the maximum available funding, and funding rates.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for the 'Sustainable Growth and Resilience in Tourism' program. These include application stipulations, collaboration mandates, budgetary rules, and other critical provisions ensuring proper program execution and compliance.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the application process for the 'Sustainable Growth and Resilience in Tourism' program, detailing the steps for submission, required documentation, and the evaluation and selection mechanisms for proposals.

This section details the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the 'Sustainable Growth and Resilience in Tourism' funding program, establishing its authority and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

4,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

20,500,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States, listed EEA countries, and countries associated with the Single Market Programme, or countries in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement that enters into force before grant signature.

Sectors

Sectors:

Tourism, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Tourism SMEs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Implementation, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

EISMEA (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency)

Additional Partners:

Business Support Organisations (BSOs), Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), Universities, Training Centers, Research Centers, entities with specialized competence in communication and dissemination

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