BE-READI ALPS

The overall objective of the project is to develop and test initiatives to develop a living laboratory that will encourage traditional SMEs to a second life by creating value chains that are broadened at alpine level and linked to value-added partnerships: digital innovation, private finance and research.

The project will run for 33 months and has a budget of EUR 1.8 million, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the INTERREG Alpine Space programme.

• Professionalize the network of support agencies and connect their local ecosystems by structuring value-added services and synergetic services focusing on transnational cooperation and support for traditional companies with development potential;
• Testing innovative methods and transnational matching solutions for the participating SMEs to enhance their opportunities and potential, assist them in planning to revitalize their business and build strategic partnerships;
• mobilize key stakeholders (policy makers, stakeholders) in setting an agenda.
   

• Participation of 500 companies in the pilot actions;
• Publishing an accreditation methodology to better qualify organizations to assist businesses;
• Creation of a mentoring package for businesses;
• Involving qualified technical partners;
• Develop a White Paper with proposals for strategic action.