European Support for Textile SMEs and Sustainability Initiatives
Explore European support for textile SMEs, sustainable entrepreneurship, circular economy initiatives, and access to finance in the textile sector. Learn about the strategies, actions, and resources provided by the European Commission to promote sustainability and innovation in the textile industry.
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Torino Fashion Talks European Support for Textile SMEs Gisela Santos Project Adviser Executive Agency for SMEs (EASME)
European Programming for Textiles Sustainability Entrepreneurship Support: Enterprise Europe Network Access to Finance Calls for the Textile Sector
Sustainability Range of Actions to support the move into a more Circular Economy Production Consumption Waste Management 1 March 2020, the Commission adopted a new circular economy action plan as part of the new industrial strategy. The plan builds on the success of the previous action plan adopted in 2015 and the conclusions of its implementation report.
Strategy for Textiles (2021) take-make-dispose circularity in textile value chains It will include: developing ecodesign measures to ensure that textile products are fit for circularity ensuring the uptake of secondary raw materials tackling the presence of dangerous chemicals empowering business and private consumers to choose sustainable textiles and get easy access to reuse and repair services
Strategy for Textiles (2021) There will be also: Better business and regulatory environment for sustainable and circular textiles in the EU Guidance for separate textile waste collection Increased recycling and re-use
Entrepreneurship What does the European Commission do to help SMEs? SME Strategy https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1593507563224&uri=CELEX:52020DC0103 Reduces regulatory burden and improves market access Improves Access to Finance https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/finance-funding/getting-funding/access-finance/index_en.htm Supports Entrepreneurship: key support/networks and information for SMEs
Entrepreneurship Your Europe Business Portal: practical guide to doing business in Europe. It provides entrepreneurs with information and interactive services that help them expand their business abroad. The Enterprise Europe Network helps SMEs and entrepreneurs access market information, overcome legal obstacles, and find potential business partners across Europe. The SME Internationalisation support: information on foreign markets and helps European business internationalize their activities. The single portal on Access to Finance helps SMEs find finance supported by the EU.
Entrepreneurship The European Cluster Collaboration Platform: dynamic mapping of over 1000 profiled cluster organisations worldwide/supports the emergence of new value chains cooperation. Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: programme for aspiring entrepreneurs The SME Assembly, the most significant event for SMEs in Europe, presents different approaches entrepreneurship. through cross-sectorial cross-border exchange to promoting SME
Entrepreneurship COSME Programme): Programme (soon to be Single Market EU Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs, supports SMEs in accessing finance, markets and creates a business-friendly environment.
CALLS (on-going) (1) Study on textile recycling The objectives of the study specifically focused on textile recycling are to: improve the knowledge about opportunities and challenges of textile waste recycling technologies, identify promising areas for future research and innovation projects provide policy makers with an in-depth analysis of existing regulatory barriers and presenting alternative policy options. More information can be found in the Tender Specifications: https://etendering.ted.europa.eu/cft/cft-display.html?cftId=5957. For data/opinion exchange between DG GROW and companies involved in recycling activities, including research can be done through the following email: Marco.manfroni@ec.europa.eu
CALLS (on-going) (2) ELIIT Project Promotion of innovative technologies for SMEs to boost their competitiveness and international opportunities and Promote the collaboration between TCLF SMEs and technology providers/owners 15 partnerships focused on 4 main innovative thematic areas: Advanced digitised manufacturing, value chains and business models Smart, high-performance materials Circular economy and resource efficiency High value-added solutions for attractive growth markets. Link with info: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/content/eliit-project-announces-its-first-15-selected-partnerships_en. EASME expects topublish the second Call for projects now in October Stay tunned! EEN social media channels are source of information! More info: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/eliit_en
CALLS (on-going) (3) WORTH Partnership Project Promoting cooperation between fashion designers, manufacturers and crafters and technological firms. There are 152 selected partnerships supported. The website has been revamped and all partnership projects description can be accessed at https://www.worthproject.eu/
CALLS (on-going) (4) DEFINE Mentoring Programme addressed to pre-start-up, start-up or SME working within the fashion supply chain. More information: https://www.define-network.eu/get-involved/mentoring programme/?mc_cid=e80b4bb731&mc_eid=13211f90ef As results of the COVID outbreak, the activities for the mentoring programme have shifted on-line.
CALLS Further information on EU programmes for Textiles, Fashion and Creative Industries, please consult: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/fashion_en
The end Thank You for your virtual presence! GISELA SANTOS EASME Unit A.1 COSME Sector A.1.1. Enterprise Europe Network gisela.santos@ec.europa.eu
