European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

🌍 The building industry is responsible for 40% of global CO₂ emissions, and interior elements like flooring playing a significant role in this environmental impact. 🔎 Read on the #EUTextiles ecosystem platform how this Danish carpet manufacturer is combining two levers of circular transformation: https://lnkd.in/dsw4GCe2

136 #ECCP clusters are based in Germany, with Bavaria leading the way through a strong regional cluster strategy. Join the #ClustersMeetRegions in Regensburg! The event will bring together cluster experts, industry leaders & European, national, regional, & local policymakers on a dynamic stage to create synergies and share knowledge on cross-innovation. 🗓️ 26-27 November 2025 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dYfuXrbm

🏭 How does the #I3Instrument support Europe’s industrial transition? Find out at the 11th I3 Instrument Support Facility Virtual Event: "How I3 Instrument is supporting the industrial transition: leveraging the I3 Instrument to boost local economies". Through real-life examples from I3 Instrument projects, HIGHFIVE, DeremCo and HeatInvest, this session will: ✔ Show how regional development agencies are driving industrial modernisation through I3 Instrument, ✔ Explore green and digital transition strategies in key sectors, ✔ Highlight lessons and success stories from I3 Instrument-funded projects Speakers include representatives from Bretagne Développement Innovation, Business Upper Austria, and the Małopolska Regional Development Agency. 📅 29 October 2025, 14:00–15:30 CET 🖥️ Online – Interactive session with Slido and open discussion 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dQSzCd_i #I3SupportFacility #SmartSpecialisation

Applications for the first-ever #EUCapitalsofSmallRetail Awards are now closed. Thank you to all the cities that applied! Your efforts to make retail more vibrant, sustainable, and connected have set a high standard across Europe. What’s next?  🔹 Expert panel review   🔹 Shortlisted cities announced in November 2025  🔹 Awards ceremony in Brussels: 28 January 2026  Learn more & stay tuned to know who Europe’s most inspiring cities supporting small retail will be 👉https://lnkd.in/eHqmPnMg  #RevitaliseRetail EU Business

We are pleased to welcome Momchil Sabev, LL.M.(KCL) as the new director of EISMEA! 🥳 With over 35 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors, Momchil Sabev brings a unique blend of institutional expertise and entrepreneurial insight to his new role. His career reflects a deep commitment to strengthening innovation, competitiveness, and SME growth across Europe. Drawing on his extensive leadership experience in financial management, strategic planning, and EU policy, he is ready to ensure EISMEA delivers tangible impact for European innovators. Congratulations and we look forward to working together to further empower Europe’s innovation ecosystem. 🚀

What happens when lived experience meets innovation?💡 Christopher J. Hutchison, co-founder and CTO of ProsFit, knows the answer all too well. After losing both legs at 17, Christopher faced an outdated, painful, and broken prosthetic care system. Instead of accepting it, he and his father decided to change it. Today, ProsFit is pioneering digital technology and 3D printing to provide amputees with prosthetics that are comfortable, affordable and life-changing. 🚀 In the latest Promoting Enterprise Podcast episode, Christopher shares: 🔹 How personal adversity became the spark for innovation 🔹 The role of regulation and policy in scaling medtech 🔹 Why mission-driven entrepreneurship is the key to lasting change Plus, Christopher will be one of the speakers at the #SMEAssembly2025, bringing his insights on medtech innovation and entrepreneurship to the European stage! 🎙️ 🎧 Listen NOW: https://lnkd.in/dGeqvZ67 #SecretsOfSuccess #EUSMEWeek #Entrepreneurship #BusinessMindset

🗺️ Tourism SMEs – We want to hear from you! Applying for EU funding can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re building a Toolkit to support tourism SMEs in navigating EU funding opportunities, and your input is essential to shape the ultimate composition of the Toolkit. What information would help you apply more confidently? Whether it's understanding eligibility, finding the right calls, or writing your proposal, let us know! 📢 Answer to our short poll and shape the support you need. #EUTourism #FundingToolkit EU Transport

The #I3Instrument calls are open till 13 November. They aim to support interregional innovation investments by offering consortia of innovation actors from the quadruple helix ecosystems the necessary financial & advisory support. Submit your application here: 🔸 Strand 1: https://lnkd.in/dpBsrDHD 🔹 Strand 2a: https://lnkd.in/dw4p5pN6

The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme celebrates 14,000 successful business exchanges! These experiences help new and host entrepreneurs strengthen their entrepreneurial abilities, grow their businesses, and gain international exposure. A big thank you to all the Intermediary Organisations that make this possible. #ErasmusEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #EntrepreneurialSkills #InternationalExperience #EYEProgramme