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I-STARS: Open call for tourist SMEs

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I-STARS is a co-financed European Union programme, through the Sustainable Tourism Action Insular, and the Single Market Programme for building a more sustainable, innovative and resilient turistical ecosystem.

It therefore launches a call for tourist SMEs that wish to initiate or continue sustainable change in their organisations.

In Spain, 60 SMEs will be able to access online training, to acquire the knowledge and know the sustainability tools adapted to their companies. In addition, 25 countries will be able to receive financial aid of up to 5.5,600 to implement sustainable solutions in their companies.

Participation requirements:

  • Tourist SMEs
  • Companies with at least two years of anti-ghettoization.
  • Headquarters in Spain, prioritizing on islands.
  • Compromise for completion of training (January - April 2024) and implementation of service (May 2024 - July 2025).

Program details:

  • Training: 6 25-hour online courses on energy, water management, waste, among others.
  • Tracking and monitoring (semesterly reports and final report).
  • Financial assistance: 5.5,600 to hire the services of an official program consultant.
  • To access all the information, including the list of consultations, point here.

How to enroll?
In order to participate in the programme, it is essential to sign up via the form. The call will be open until 25 October. Places are limited, so it is recommended to complete registration as soon as possible.

Publication date: 19/07/2023