Project Information
| Full project title | Cross-Re-Tour: Supporting Tourism SMEs for Digital and Green Transition |
| Programme | COSME – The European programme for small and medium-sized enterprises |
| Funding | Co-funded by the EU (up to 100% support for SMEs) |
| Implementation Period | September 2023 – September 2026 |
| SME Funding Support | Up to €30,000 per enterprise |
Project Overview
Cross-Re-Tour is a project that provides tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with access to knowledge and digital/green tools used by other sectors or large corporations. It offers an opportunity to test, implement, and scale innovative solutions with strong financial and technical support.
Key Benefits for Participants:
- Access to digital and green tools to modernize business operations.
- Automated self-assessment tool to evaluate transition readiness.
- Capacity building and professional business counseling services.
- Opportunity to apply for grants up to €30,000 for innovative projects.
Online Dialogue – The First Step
The core of the initial phase is the Online Dialogue, connecting tourism SMEs from eight partner countries. This dialogue identifies the most urgent challenges, which will directly influence the priorities of the upcoming funding program.
- Networking: Connect with similar businesses in Montenegro and across the EU.
- Influence: Your feedback helps define the criteria for the Autumn 2024 call for proposals.
- Visibility: Gain early access to information about technical support and open innovation programs.
How to Join?
To participate and receive updates, visit the platform at adhocracy.plus/crossretour/, register, and click on the Montenegrin flag. Follow the dialogue page by clicking “+follow” to receive email notifications for new discussion rounds.
Partnership
The consortium is led by NIT (Germany), with partners from the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Latvia, and Malta. The partner responsible for implementation in Montenegro is the Regional Development Agency for Bjelasica, Komovi and Prokletije (RDA BKP).
