Learn more about the development of a sustainable and circular bioeconomy in the South Baltic Region (SBR).
DIGITAL SME’s most popular working group, the SME Focus Group on Artificial Intelligence (FG AI), is admitting 60 new members. Applications are open as of today! An initiative of the European DIGITAL SME Alliance and the European Commission’s Joint Reserach Centre (JRC), the Focus Group will work over the next 3-5 years to understand how SMEs develop and adopt AI solutions. Focus Group members will form a strong network of SME-innovators at European level, gaining visibility, influence, and early insights around AI policy.
The new report highlights the relevance of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) in offering unique opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to de-risk their investment in the bio-based industries. BBI JU also provides a unique opportunity to scale-up their technologies, access markets and get recognition, while protecting the ownership of their technologies and know-how.
This year the SME Assembly - the premier European event dedicated to entrepreneurs - tackled the issue of sustainability.Delegates set out to understand if companies betting on 'green' growth are making the right choice, what kind of support and funding is available and what challenges do they face.
The bioeconomy is a crucial factor in fighting climate change, responding to the growing food demand and boosting rural areas. In its opinion on the Updating of the Bioeconomy Strategy, adopted at its plenary session of 15 May, the EESC calls for better support for SMEs in the form of advice and access to finance.
