Open Call for the FU-TOURISM Accelerator Programme

Due: Jan 30, 2025

$20,000

Description

The FU-TOURISM Acceleration Programme is designed to select and support innovative solutions (projects, processes, services and/or business models) of individual SMEs in the tourism sector, focusing on advancing sustainability and digitalization. The programme spans Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Greece, Poland, and Spain and supports a total of 60 SMEs over an 8-month period. It combines financial support with comprehensive learning and training to drive innovation in the tourism industry. The programme aims to transform innovative...

Estimated Total Program Funding$1,200,000Expected Number of Awards60Award Ceiling$20,000

Eligible Applicants- Organization

Additional Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants for the FU-TOURISM Acceleration Programme must be SMEs as defined by EU standards, legally registered in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Greece, Poland, or Spain, and comply with applicable national regulations. They must have been established in one of the eligible countries for at least 6 months prior to the application deadline, be active or willing to become active in the sustainable, green, or digital tourism sector, and meet specific SME eligibility criteria. For other eligibility criteria, see https://www.fu...

Funding TypegrantCategories of Funding Activity- Sustainable Tourism- Digital Tourism- Green Tourism- Tourism Innovation

Grantor Contact Informationhttps://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_enGrantor Emailoffice@fu-tourism.euOther Grantor InformationThe European Commission is the EU's main executive body, serving as a crucial institution of the European Union. It plays a pivotal role in proposing legislation, upholding EU treaties, and ensuring that Member States apply EU law and policies. The Commission is responsible for managing the EU's budget and negotiating international agreements on behalf of the European Union. Led by President Ursula von der Leyen for the 2024-2029 mandate, the Commission consists of 27 Commissioners, each tasked with specific policy priorities. Its primary functions include developing EU strategy, translating policies into concrete initiatives, and working across various domains such as competitiveness, security, social fairness, quality of life, democracy, and global engagement. The Commission acts as a key driver of European integration, working to build a sustainable, digital, and inclusive future for EU citizens, businesses, and stakeholders.

Additional InformationThe FU-TOURISM Acceleration Programme will support SMEs with innovative solutions that have potential for pilot testing and/or scaling-up, contributing to sustainable, green, and digital tourism. These solutions should address crucial challenges in the tourism sector and its ecosystem, including accommodation services, eco-tourism, restaurants, mobility services, cultural activities, and more. A total of 60 SMEs will be supported, with expected 8-14 proposals funded per eligible country. Additional URLs:

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual

https://culture.ec.europa.eu/resources/creative-europe-desks

https://www.fu-tourism.eu/open-call/

Supporting Linkhttps://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/9384?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate

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