The project supports SMEs in the experiential tourism sector by promoting new business models, innovative services, and the use of twin transition solutions (digital and sustainable). Its holistic approach includes a Best Practices Repository with leading strategies to inspire SMEs on their transition journey. The project provides tailored training and expert-led coaching to build essential green and digital skills. It fosters Digital & Sustainable Innovation by funding 60 SME-led projects, each receiving €30,000 to support innovative solutions. Additionally, a Sustainability Certification & Self-Assessment Tool guides SMEs in achieving prestigious sustainability certifications, ensuring long-term positive impact.
“fuTOURiSME” – fostering digital & sustainable transition of TOURism SMEs for FUture innovation and resilience
Client: European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Status: On-going
Starting Date: 16/09/2023
End Date: 15/09/2026
Beneficiaries: SMEs
Industry: Tourism
KiNNO responsibility:
- Users & Customers Needs Discovery: Identifying the needs of users and customers regarding digital, innovative, and sustainable solutions.
- Innovation Development Roadmaps: Creating roadmaps for the adoption of innovative and sustainable practices for tourism SMEs.
- Open Innovation Methodology: Developing methodologies for the adoption of digital, innovative, smart, and sustainable solutions by tourism SMEs.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Capacity Building: Creating materials on Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Open Innovation, and Innovation Ecosystem Building.
- Networking & Matchmaking: Facilitating strategic alliances between tourism SMEs and technology providers.
- Third-Party Financing: Identifying and securing funding opportunities for tourism SMEs to implement smart digital and sustainable practices.
Project ID no. 101121578. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.