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Open Call

Embrace Innovation in Tourism with the FU-TOURISM Acceleration Programme

The FU-TOURISM Acceleration Programme offers a unique opportunity for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to accelerate innovative solutions in tourism  whether through new products, projects, services or business models.

This programme will select 60 SMEs from Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Greece, Poland and Spain that are committed to transforming the tourism sector. Each selected SME will receive €20,000 in direct funding along with a comprehensive  tailor-made training programme to boost their projects and maximize market impact.

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

Selected SMEs will receive:

1. Direct Funding:

2. Customized Business Support Services including:

WHO CAN APPLY

Individual small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that:

PROGRAMME TIMELINE
  • Start of Application: 31/10/2024
  • Closing date of application: 31/01/2025
  • Informative Open Days per country before Call deadline
  • Evaluation and Results: February/March 2025
  • Programme Start: March/April 2025
  • Programme Duration: 8 months
APPLICATION PROCESS
1.

Go to the online submission platform

2.

Create an account or log in if you already have one

3.

Fill out all sections of the online application Form

4.

Upload the required documents listed below

Note: Applicants must read the Call for Challenges Guidelines and the FAQs before filling in and submitting their proposal.

HIGHLIGHTS of the Challenges (Summary)

The FU-TOURISM acceleration programme supports the EU’s ambitions to address common challenges in the tourism sector through innovative solutions that transform the tourism ecosystem. The selected SMEs will contribute to solving the priority challenges identified in the FU-TOURISM project mapping process, which serve as a reference to define the innovative solutions eligible under this call. These challenges include:

  • Sustainability: Need for responsible tourism practices that minimize ecological impact.
  • Digitalization: Adoption of technologies to improve customer experience and operational efficiency.
  • Inclusiveness: Promoting social and economic inclusion in tourism, ensuring access to opportunities.
  • Adaptation to New Trends: Responding to changes in the expectations and behaviors of post-pandemic consumers.
  • Cross-sectoral Collaboration: Strengthen cooperation between businesses, governments and local communities to create a more resilient tourism.
OPEN DAYS

6 Informative Open Days in 6 Countries

The FU-TOURISM Acceleration Programme Open Days are informative events that provide SMEs and other stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the programme, its application process and the key challenges in sustainability and digitalization. They also allow them to interact with the FU-TOURISM team and connect with other companies and industry experts.

An overview on all upcoming Open Days can be found on the FU-TOURISM events page here.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
FAQs
CONTACT

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at office@fu-tourism.eu

Don’t forget to check the Call Document and FAQs for detailed information.

Further information and guidance are available through social media