Single Market Programme: €6.9 million available to strengthen the sustainable competitiveness of SMEs in the tourism sector.

Proposals can be submitted for the call 'Supporting sustainable competitiveness of tourism SME' (SMP-COSME-2026-TOURSME-01) under the Single Market Programme, the EU programme aimed at helping the single market reach its full potential and ensuring Europe's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The initiative aims to strengthen the sustainable competitiveness of SMEs in the tourism sector through the creation of thematic and/or geographical tourist itineraries and the development of associated tourism ecosystems.

The overall budget is EUR 6,9 million and it is expected that they will be financed 5 projects.

Proposals must be submitted by a consortium composed of the following:

minimum five and maximum eight independent entities
minimum three destination management organizations from at least 2 different eligible countries.
minimum two business support organizations from at least 2 different eligible countries

The deadline for submitting proposals is May 20, 2026.

For more information: info@iniziativa.cc

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Success Cases

ISTHMUS

Smart Infrastructures for Transport and Mobility

Contract: Major R&D Projects
Project cost: €5.578.468,75
Contribution to spending: €1.834.279,63
Concessionary Financing: €1.115.693,75
Date: June 2021

South Tyrol Health Authority

Technical assistance to the Grantor in the evaluation of a Project Financing proposal relating to an intervention for the "Supply of energy carriers (hot water, steam, electricity) for the San Maurizio hospital in Bolzano"

Sector: Healthcare company PPP
Date: 2021

SAMBA

Development of an Aeronautical seat using innovative technologies and materials for additive manufacturing and proposal of an innovative, sustainable and integrated Business Model in the Industry 4.0 perspective

Contract: Sustainable Growth Fund – “Intelligent Factory” Help Desk PON I&C 2014-2020, pursuant to Ministerial Decree 5 March 2018 Chapter III
Project cost: €213.333,75
Non-refundable contribution: €149.333,63
Concessionary Financing: €42.666,75
Date: March 2020

Training

Design and delivery of training on corporate finance management: "Knowing the present to plan the future" to the top figures of 30 SMEs, in collaboration with the Naples Industrial Union

Sector: Banking
Date: 2022

Management control

Design and support for the implementation of the management control system, the KPI dashboard for monitoring company performance and the optimization of organizational processes

Sector: Environmental analyses
Turnover: €4.090.257
Date: 2020

MUNICIPALITY OF PARMA – TARDINI STADIUM

Technical assistance to the Grantor in the evaluation of a Project Financing proposal relating to the "Renovation of the Ennio Tardini municipal stadium in Parma and its management and management" presented pursuant to Law 147/2013 and subsequently adapted to the Legislative Decree 38/2021

Sector: Sports Facilities PPP
Date: 2021

Comesvil SpA

The private equity fund Auctus Capital Partners has acquired 65% of Comesvil, an Italian excellence in the railway sector, Iniziativa supported the sellers in the deal.

Sector: Railway Construction
Deal: Undisclosed
Date: 2023

100% Transfer

Iniziativa, as financial advisor, assisted Medinok in the sale of 100% of its capital to Telebit and in the reinvestment of a minority stake in the latter's capital.

Sector: Telecommunications Services & Facility Management
Deal: Undisclosed
Date: 2022

Corporate training

Planning of the training intervention and provision of training, in support of ANCI CAMPANIA, on the issues of Public Private Partnership to the Municipalities of the Campania Region for the simplification of relations with the Public Administrations and the increase in investment opportunities and valorisation of the municipal heritage

Sector: Association of Local Authorities - capacity building
Date: 2021

SEA SpA Hilton – Sorrento Palace

Renovation of 19 accommodation facilities in order to improve the competitiveness of the luxury segment (4 and 5 stars) of the tourist offer system of the Sorrento peninsula, the main tourist destination in Campania.

Contract: Development Contract
Project cost: €47.899.483,80
Non-refundable contribution: €15.011.599,00
Concessionary Financing: €19.423.370,00
Date: April 2020

EMINA Srl

Construction of a new Diagnostic and Oncology Center and for the implementation of three Industrial Research and Organizational Innovation programs

Contract: Industrial Development Contract
Project cost: €61.085.745
Non-refundable contribution: €19.304.847
Concessionary Financing: €21.000.000
Date: August 2021

iGUESS-MED

Innovative Greenhouse Support System in the Mediterranean Region: efficient fertigation and pest management through IoT based climate control

Program: BEFORE
Project cost: €1.733.000,00
Contribution: €1.597.700,00
Date: April 2020

City of Lucca

Supporting the RUP in evaluating and managing PPP proposals submitted by private operators, ensuring full regulatory compliance and transparency. The goal is to promote innovative solutions and improve the efficiency of public spending, including through training and ongoing support for internal staff.

Date: 2024-2025/XNUMX/XNUMX

EINSTAIN

Engine INSTallation And INtegration

Program: HORIZON - Clean Sky2
Project cost: €1.472.500,00
Contribution: €1.060.900,00
Date: January 2016

PUBLICAPP

Revolutionize and enhance citizen engagement through a unique dedicated public platform compassing in general aviation and unmanned aircraft applications equipment in the area of homeland security

Program: Horizon - SME Instrument
Project cost: €70.000
Contribution: €50.000
Date: 2016

“NGR-25”

NEXT GREEN REVOLUTION

Contract: Innovation Agreement
Project cost: €9.140.577,74
Contribution to spending: €4.495.275,01
Date: November 2022

Metropolitan City of Rome Capital

Support in the development of school sports facilities through PPP projects. Key activities include drafting regulations, creating internal guidelines to manage the incoming initiatives, and providing technical and financial assistance in their evaluation, as well as training staff on PPP regulations.

Date: 2024-2025/XNUMX/XNUMX

SURE5.0

Supporting the smes SUstainability and REsilience transition towards industry 5.0 in the mobility, transport & automotive, aerospace and electronics European ecosystems

Program: Horizon
Project cost: €4.988.125,00
Contribution: €4.988.125,00
Date: June 2022

Technical assistance

Administrative and accounting assistance service for obtaining and reporting financial benefits deriving from community, national and local regulations provided by the Puglia Region

Sector: Publicly owned companies - strengthening of production infrastructures
Date: 2021

Integrated Services Consortium

Restoration and conservative renovation project aimed at repurposing the building known as the "Former Caretaker's House and Greenhouses" located within the Villa Floridiana park in Naples.

Date: 2024

Sustainability reports

Support in the preparation of the corporate sustainability report and definition of the ESG strategy and indicators for monitoring sustainable variables

Sector: Textile company
Turnover: €36.081.512
Date: 2023

Municipality of Ragusa

Technical support for the development and verification of the economic and financial rebalancing conditions of the concession stipulated with Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa SpA

Date: 2020-2025/XNUMX/XNUMX

Business organization

Support in perfecting the business model, optimizing the organizational structure and company functions, assessing skills and plan to increase professionalism for listing on Euronext Growth Paris

Sector: Telecommunications
Turnover: €1.425.000
Date: 2022

AERONAUTICAL CONSTRUCTION TECNAM SPA

Innovate and expand the product range, in particular with the development and launch of the new P2020 aircraft; as well as expanding production capacity, with the construction of a new production site.

Contract: Development Contract
Project cost: €37.536.422,57
Non-refundable contribution: €13.638.819,00
Concessionary Financing: €4.417.290,00
Date: April 2024

SEGLUCO

“Eating well and gluten-free: development of a gluten-free croissant (already cooked and frozen) with valuable nutritional characteristics

Contract: PON Horizon2020
Project cost: €2.336.625,00
Contribution to spending: €812.156,25
Concessionary Financing: €467.325,00
Date: June 2021

Witapp

Development and implementation of an innovative system for managing pharmaceutical warehouses, departments, and operating rooms, and streamlining healthcare logistics to support the management of the drug and disposable medical device cycle for the Lecce Local Health Authority.

Date: 2025

Calearo Antennas

Iniziativa assisted the Venetian company, a leader in the production of components for the automotive sector, in defining the strategy and in the process of accessing the financing allocated by the GID Fund established by Invitalia.

Sector: Automobiles & Auto Parts
Deal: 7.500.000,00
Date: 2022

Business Process Engineering Startups

Support for the definition of the organizational structure, management and control processes of the commercial funnel and process optimization with a view to upgrading the company information system, design and implementation of the management control system and a KPI dashboard for monitoring the company performance

Sector: Computer programming
Turnover: €60.500,00
Date: 2022

MISENO

Multipurpose Ital-GovSatCom application Services for Emerging user Needs and Objectives

Contract: Innovation Agreements for the Space Economy
Project cost: €8.987.370,13
Non-repayable contribution: €4.192.681,20
Date: June 2020

RAILROAD TO 4.0

Efficiency of the production cycle by significantly reducing processing times thanks to the purchase of new railway vehicles equipped with innovative technology.

Project cost: €1.111.600,00
Non-refundable contribution: €555.800,00
Date: December 2022

€1.9 billion Production investments supported | €435 billion Investments in Research & Innovation subsidized | 200 active customers with hundreds of completed transactions | 100 Project Financing/PPP Operations Supported | €1.9 billion Production investments supported | €435 billion Investments in Research & Innovation subsidized | 200 active customers with hundreds of completed transactions | 100 Project Financing/PPP Operations Supported |