We start the year in collaboration with the CEEIM team to enhance the visibility of the European SCAIRA project. We face three challenges before its conclusion in 2027. In December, we held our first meeting and visited CEEIM’s facilities in Murcia, where Antonio and Laure warmly welcomed us. Thank you so much!
Who is CEEIM?
The European Business and Innovation Centre of Murcia (CEEIM) is a non-profit organization that promotes entrepreneurship and business innovation, focusing on technology-based companies. It acts as a benchmark in the Region of Murcia, fostering the creation, consolidation, and financing of innovative companies while encouraging an entrepreneurial culture from an early age. Its professional team and collaborative structure work to energize the business and technological ecosystem by offering mentorship, consultancy, and access to key resources.
The Project: What is SCAIRA?
SCAIRA (Start-up Creation and Acceleration in Rural Areas for Sustainable Manufacturing) is an international project funded by the Interreg SUDOE program (Spain, France, and Portugal) that aims to promote the creation and acceleration of innovative start-ups in key sectors such as automotive and aeronautics, focusing on sustainable manufacturing.
Its main goals include:
- Encouraging innovation through green production strategies.
- Boosting economic development by creating jobs and improving access to public and private funding.
- Stimulating innovative sectors by promoting a transition to a circular economy, energy savings, and green digitalization.
The program offers:
- Mentorship and acceleration services valued at up to €20,000 .
- Tailored training in legal, technical, and market access areas.
- Networking events and webinars in multiple languages.
The first call will be open from October 15, 2024, to January 27, 2025, targeting start-ups and entrepreneurs registered in the Interreg SUDOE area with projects applicable to the automotive and aeronautics sectors. (If you are interested, you can register at this link).
The Program: Interreg SUDOE
SCAIRA is part of the European Interreg SUDOE program. Interreg SUDOE is a transnational cooperation program funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Its primary goal is to promote sustainable development and territorial cohesion in Southwestern Europe, encompassing Spain, France, Portugal, Andorra, and Gibraltar.
Areas of action
The program encourages collaboration projects between public and private entities in areas such as:
- Innovation and research: Driving the transfer of knowledge and technology across regions
- Green and sustainable economy: Promoting the circular economy, renewable energy, and efficient resource management.
- Climate change and the environment: Supporting strategies for adaptation and mitigation of environmental impacts.
- Business competitiveness: Supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs to generate employment and stimulate the local economy
Objective
Interreg SUDOE seeks to reduce regional inequalities and strengthen local capacities, promoting joint solutions that benefit the communities in these areas.
