
Support to
transnational thematic tourism products as means of enhancing competitiveness
and sustainability of European tourism – Kindly note that the call "Support to transnational thematic
tourism products as means of enhancing competitiveness and sustainability of
European tourism" under the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (EIP) –
one of the operational pillars of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework
Programme (CIP) – is open. The deadline
for electronic submission is 25th July 2012, 17.00 hours.
The overall objective of the call for proposals is to enhance
competitiveness and sustainability of European tourism and to contribute to the
creation of an environment favourable to transnational co-operation among
tourism-related stakeholders with a particular emphasis on the SMEs.
The specific objectives are:
1. Stimulating
the diversification of transnational thematic tourism products with a high
potential for sustainable development of the tourism sector and therefore for
contributing to competitiveness in the sector;
2. Encouraging a
higher involvement of small and micro enterprises and local authorities in the
development and promotion of these products;
3. Strengthening
transnational public-private cooperation aimed at developing and promoting
competitive and sustainable transnational tourism products.
EU co-funding is up to 75%. The project must consist of at
least 5 partners from different Member States and SMEs can participate.
For more information kindly read the Call text and the Guide
for Applicants very carefully. These and more information are available on:
If you require assistance with finding partners or if you
need any additional information kindly contact Pedro Fernandez Alvarez on 2542
3214