First Call
The first INSPIRES Open Call for Collaborative Projects (25 August 2025 – 26 November 2025) has been successfully concluded.
A total of 82 proposals were submitted across the participating countries and funding categories, demonstrating strong interest from tourism SMEs committed to advancing their green and digital transition. Of these, 52 proposals were submitted under the INSPIRER category and 30 under the PIONEER category.
Following administrative eligibility checks and quality evaluation, 47 collaborative projects have been selected for funding, while additional proposals were placed on the reserve list or assessed as ineligible.
The full results of the 1st Call can be found here
Second Call
INSPIRES: Funding for Tourism SMEs in Europe
Apply for €15,000 to make your tourism business more sustainable, digital, and resilient!
Call opens: 02 March 2026
Deadline: 11 May 2026
Empowering Tourism SMEs for Innovation and Resilience through Training and Funding
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