NEWS: GREENSMES Launches New Voucher Opportunities for SMEs in Italy and Montenegro

The GREENSMES project continues rolling out its pilot activities across the Adriatic-Ionian region with new voucher calls now officially open in Italy and Montenegro, following the previously launched schemes in other partner countries.

The calls, published by Lead Partner TECNOPOLIS Science & Technology Park and the Municipality of Herceg Novi, are aimed at supporting SMEs in developing and implementing green innovation practices through tailored expert services.

Eligible activities include:
• Capacity building for innovation management through workshops, mentoring and training
• Innovation challenge programmes developed together with educational institutions
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for products and services
• Energy efficiency and sustainability-oriented practices
• Support for green innovative products and services, including IPR, product and business development

Selected SMEs will receive vouchers in the form of specialised expert support provided through the GREENSMES network.

Voucher value:
• Italy: up to €3,600 (VAT excluded)
• Montenegro: up to €3,000 per MSME

Application deadlines:
• Italy: 8 June 2026 (10:00)
• Montenegro: 10 June 2026 (15:00)

Interested applicants can find more information via the following links:
• Italy: Open Call for Vouchers – Italy
• Montenegro: Open Call for Vouchers – Montenegro

Additional calls from the remaining GREENSMES partners are expected in the coming period, creating further opportunities for SMEs to engage in the project’s pilot activities across the region.