Structural Funds (in particular the ESF and the ERDF) have an important role to play in supporting concrete projects aiming to enhance the entrepreneurial mindsets, skills and attitudes of young people. However, so far not in all EU Member States this opportunity has been fully exploited. This...

The objective of this guide on standardisation and SMEs is to assist Structural Funds managing authorities and other policy-makers involved in the preparation of the post 2013 generation of Structural Funds with the preparation of support measures aimed at boosting SMEs' use of standards and...

Supporting SMEs and helping them to enhance their competitiveness is one of the key elements of a successful regional development policy and remains a priority also for the next funding period. Regional competitiveness and the success of smart specialisation strategies depend heavily on the 23...