The European project FU-TOURISM launches a pre-call for its 5-month FU-TOURISM Acceleration Programme. Within this program, 60 SMEs from Greece, Poland, Spain, Croatia, Belgium, and Austria will each receive €20,000 in financial support for their further growth, along with guidance and business consultancy from industry experts.
This pre-call phase precedes the official call launching next September. Now, all SMEs in the tourism sector, or those contributing to it, are invited to pre-register to stay informed about launch dates and application requirements.
- FU-TOURISM Acceleration Programme will select 60 SMEs — 10 per participating country — active or willing to engage in sustainable, ecological, and digital tourism, operating within the tourism sector or related sub-sectors.
- During the program, chosen companies will each receive direct support of €20,000, as well as access to business consultancy services, including online workshops on business models, mentorship in sustainable tourism development, transnational networking webinars, and other benefits provided by consortium members.
- FU-TOURISM Acceleration Programme is the first of two acceleration programs planned by the project. The second program, scheduled for launch in 2025, will provide support to 42 SME consortia, each receiving funding of €30,000.
About FU-TOURISM
FU-TOURISM is a 36-month program (2023-2026) aimed at empowering tourism SMEs to become more sustainable, resilient, and innovative. By establishing a network of business support organizations across six European countries, the project provides funding and specialized knowledge to 102 SME projects aspiring to transform their tourism practices.
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