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

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

The Sustainable growth and building resilience in tourism – empowering SMEs to carry out the twin transition (SMP-COSME-2022-TOURSME-01) call is a European Union funding initiative designed to accelerate the digital and green transformation of tourism Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This program aims to boost innovation, resilience, sustainability, and quality across the tourism value chain, aligning with the broader COVID-19 recovery strategy for a sustainable tourism ecosystem. It notably provides direct financial support to innovative projects led by SMEs.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, including the types of organizations and individuals that can apply, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching objectives to foster sustainable and resilient tourism.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, along with clarity on covered and excluded costs, and the typical developmental stage of supported projects within the Sustainable Tourism program.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial parameters of the funding program, including the type of financial support, the maximum available amounts, co-financing rates, and the required project duration for initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable tourism growth.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the key rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, including requirements for application, consortium formation, budget management, and other important provisions relevant to tourism resilience funding.

Application Procedure

This section guides applicants through the procedural aspects of securing funding, detailing the application submission process, required documentation, and the evaluation criteria used for the selection of projects under the Tourism Twin Transition call.

This section establishes the legal framework for the Sustainable Tourism Funding program, identifying the foundational documents that authorize its existence and the key regulations that govern its implementation.

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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 €

Deadline

Deadline:

30.11.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, listed EEA countries, and countries associated with the Single Market Programme. Projects must involve transnational cooperation and include partners from a minimum of three different eligible countries, ensuring a balanced geographical distribution.

Sectors

Sectors:

Tourism, Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Tourism SMEs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

EISMEA

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