Two calls dedicated to Social Economy Enterprises (SEE)As part of the Skills for Transition – Increasing the Impact of Small Social Economy Enterprises project have been published. These calls aim to support SEEs in gaining a deeper understanding of ecological transition opportunities and increasing the impact of their transition processes.
The SKI.F.T. project aims to support the development of Social Economy Enterprises (SEE) in their ecological transition. The goal is to contribute to the development of new business models in the circular economy and engage these enterprises in green transition activities.
The SKI.F.T. project will aid cooperative and social economy enterprises with fewer than 50 employees with mentoring, business development support, and financial assistance to adapt their business models. The project seeks to help these enterprises collaborate with local and green supply chain partners, strengthening their communication and enhancing the visibility of their results.
The first call – Call for Social Economy Enterprises to Receive Advisory Services and Coaching to Support Green Transition – aims to strengthen the resilience, innovation, and sustainability of small and micro cooperative enterprises in Europe.
Selected enterprises will receive consultancy and coaching to develop sustainable business models, including:
- Analysis of ecological transition needs
- Definition of a personalized transition pathway
- Webinars, workshops, and on-site support
- Individual or group coaching sessions
- Final evaluation of the ecological transition model
Activities will take place online or in person in various languages, including English, Italian, Danish, and Polish.
The second call – Call for Social Economy Enterprises to Receive Financial Support for Purchasing Capacity Building Services to Support Green Transition – provides direct financial support to SEEs to purchase additional capacity-building services needed to finalize and implement new business models.
Applicants (individual entities) can request financial support of up to EUR 6,700.
Interested SEEs are encouraged to consult the calls on the Funding and Tenders portal of the European Commission to verify their eligibility for the services and funds made available by the SKI.F.T. project.
For more information, please visit the project website
