Henk de Vries: Current European Union Funding Programmes for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (2025-2027), Kartoniert / Broschiert

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The European Union offers companies a wide range of programmes to promote growth, innovation and competitiveness in a changing economy. However, the diversity of initiatives, from Horizon Europe to country-specific funding, can seem overwhelming at first glance. This book provides clarity and sound guidance. From well-known programmes such as Horizon Europe, which supports innovation and research, to InvestEU, which facilitates sustainable investment and access to finance, all the major initiatives are explained in detail. Specific programmes such as COSME (for the promotion of SMEs and their access to markets), Digital Europe (to accelerate the digital transformation), LIFE (for environmental and climate projects) and Creative Europe (to support cultural and creative companies) are also mentioned in detail. The book also highlights funding under the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), which aim to achieve regional development and economic convergence in the EU, as well as the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme, which promotes international partnerships and knowledge sharing. For companies focusing on sustainability and climate protection, the EU offers targeted programmes such as the Innovation Fund, which supports breakthrough technologies to reduce CO emissions, or the Connecting Europe Facility, which advances projects in the areas of energy, transport and digital infrastructure. Cohesion Fund initiatives for sustainable development projects and European Innovation Council programmes for breakthrough research and disruptive technologies are also covered in detail. The book provides practical guidance on how companies can find the right funding programmes for their specific needs. Whether grants, loans, guarantees or tax incentives - there are suitable options for every size of company, every industry and every stage of development. The book not only explains the programmes themselves, but also the EU's strategic goals, such as the Green Deal, digitalisation, promoting equal opportunities and strengthening the single market. With practical advice on application procedures, deadlines and requirements for companies, this book helps you to master the bureaucratic process. It is the ideal support for anyone who wants to benefit from EU opportunities - whether it is to open up new markets, promote research and development or invest in sustainability and digitalisation. Processing status: December 2024