Economy, Business and Trade

Transport systems are critical to businesses but are also a major contributor to greenhouse gas and other pollutants.  In line with the EU’s goal to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 actions to help speed up the bloc's transition to electric vehicles are required.

The Green Mobility Scheme shall support the transition to more sustainable transportation by accelerating the uptake of electric vehicles used in business for the transportation of goods and people, by supporting investment in recharging infrastructure required for vehicles which are an integral part of a business activity. The scheme shall also support leasing of clean or zero-emission vehicles.

(The scheme is designed to work in synergy with other existing measures facilitating a green transition in the transport of goods and people.)

SMEs can improve their innovation performance through access to Highly Qualified Personnel and collaborations with Research and Knowledge-Dissemination Organizations.
 
Innovate aims to support SMEs in carrying out projects leading to product, process and organisational innovation through collaboration with Research & Knowledge-dissemination Organisation or through innovation advisory services through funding for the secondment of Highly Qualified Personnel, and access to innovation advisory and support services.

The scheme facilitates access to expertise and the generation of new knowledge thus achieving the scope of accelerating innovation, enhancing business performance and driving competitive advantage.