Sustainable growth and building resilience in tourism – empowering SMEs to carry out the twin transition
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.
Legal Basis
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:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
4,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
20,500,000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
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:
Tourism, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology
Beneficiaries:
Tourism SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
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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