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EU ECO-TANDEM Biz Programme: what is coming next for the shortlisted SMEs and startups

EU ECO-TANDEM PROGRAMME | 25th, July

The first round of applications for the EU ECO-TANDEM Biz programme ended on 1 June 2022!


In this first wave, 75 companies applied, of which 68 were considered eligible and will advance to the next stage.

Among the applicants are:


  • tourism SMEs, such as tour operators and hotels or other type of accommodations
  • start-ups and innovative tourism companies with a strong focus on sustainability
  • service and consultancy companies 

The tandems: how it will work


You are one of the startups and SMEs pre-selected to be part of the EU ECO-TANDEM Biz Programme and you are wondering what is coming next? Just keep on reading this article!


1) Pre-matching phase (July - August 2022)


A matchmaking platform were set up on b2match. The shortlisted participants were invited to join the platform and network with potential partners. Enter the platform and start browsing the profiles of the other participants. The ECO-TANDEM team will support you in finding the most suitable partner for your needs and suggest a pre-match during 1:1 interviews


2) The matchmaking events (7th, 13th and 14th of September 2022)


This is it, you have found your TANDEM partner.


During the matchmaking event you and your partner will formalise the cooperation by signing the EU ECO-TANDEM commitment agreement. A total of 3 matchmaking events will be organised, one per country (Germany, Italy, Slovakia)


The events will be organised in hybrid form: you can decide whether to participate in person or remotely.


About the matchmaking events

BREAKING NEWS! For all companies that missed the chance to apply in spring 2022, the registrations were open again from July 7th to July 25th. More companies will be shortlisted in August!

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