The European Commission is organizing the contest “European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2016”. It aims to identify and recognise successful activities and initiatives undertaken to promote enterprise and entrepreneurship, showcase and share examples of best entrepreneurship policies and practices, create a greater awareness of the role entrepreneurs play in society and encourage and inspire potential entrepreneurs.
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The competition is open to:
Eligible entities include national organisations, towns, cities, regions, and communities, as well as public-private partnerships between public authorities and entrepreneurs, educational programmes, and business organisations.
Cross-border initiatives will be accepted as long as they have been nominated jointly by all countries involved.
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The six categories of awards are:
- Promoting the entrepreneurial spirit
- Investing in entrepreneurial skills
- Improving the business environment
- Supporting the internationalisation of business
- Supporting the development of green markets and resource efficiency
- Responsible and inclusive entrepreneurship
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The Jury’s Grand Prize can be from any category and will go to the entry considered to be the most creative and inspiring entrepreneurship initiative in Europe.
The competition comprises two selection stages, and only the participants who complete the initial selection process at national level will have the opportunity to participate in the European Awards.
The winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at the SME Assembly, which is part of European SME Week.
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Deadline: 17 June 2016
More information: here
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National contact point
Maria Theodorou
Ministry of Energy, Trade, Industry and Tourism
Nicosia, Cyprus 1421
Phone: 22867176
E-mail: mtheodorou@mcit.gov.cy
