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Supporting deep tech innovations – the Austrian approach

Explore two funding programmes that support the development of deep-tech businesses with financing, gender bonus, IP support and certification.

Bridging rural communities through digitalisation

In this story, you'll read about how the RuralCat platform facilitates collaboration among farmers, the agrifood industry, universities, and research centres through interactive tools and online services.

Challenge-Driven Innovation: Paving the way forward in Cantabria

Take a look at how the Cantabria region sets a powerful example with its Xtela project to foster collaboration between startups and large companies.

Sustainability Communication in Tourism

While a growing number of citizens is driven by environmental concerns when selecting a trip destination, many stakeholders are tackling the challenge of sustainable tourism both through sustainability communication and original tools to assist service providers in the sector.

Satellite data for enhanced regional governance

The integration of satellite data into local and regional Spatial Data Infrastructures can support decision-making, optimise resource management, and elevate the delivery of public services.

Open Data: Spotlight on Veneto Region

In the digital age strategies, the importance of open data has increasingly come to the forefront of policymaking, recognising its potential to drive innovation, stimulate economic growth, and increase transparency in governance. 

Business opportunities from the ‘green economy’ shift

As the (EEA) pointed out, the term “green economy” is not consistently defined as it is still an emerging concept.

Fostering rural innovation ecosystems: inspiring examples from Catalonia

Discover inspiring examples from Catalonia on how they foster rural innovation ecosystems.

Entrepreneurial education: a case of excellence

The Entrepreneurship 2020 Action Plan and O2LAB programme support entrepreneurship through education, supportive environments, and outreach.

Gender equality: fixing the practices for a rapid transformation

Current trends in society acknowledge the urgent need to boost awareness of the role of women and more generally of gender equality in all spheres. Take a look at EU objectives and local initiatives.

Emergency grants for micro and small businesses

Discover how local and regional authorities can react and support local businesses in times of crises.

Reshoring and nearshoring for stronger European Value Chains

The COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war have highlighted some of the vulnerabilities of global value chains, and the need to divers