EU4Business About

About

The EU4Business Initiative serves SMEs as the beneficiaries of EU support in the Eastern Partnership countries — Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. Scroll down the page to learn more about the EU4Business portfolio, projects, partners and other useful initiatives.

EU4Business Initiative Portfolio Projects Partners Other Initiatives

EU4Business Initiative

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Eastern Partnership region have the potential to create jobs and drive economic growth. Obstacles such as limited access to finance, burdensome legislation and difficulties entering new markets are hindering their progress.

EU4Business portfolio of projects

data in 2022

€957M

total budget of support

110

projects

EU-supported projects

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Start date: 16.06.2020

End date: 31.12.2027

FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER CENTRE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE (FINTECC) - EU4CLIMATE window

In this region, the Finance and Technology Transfer Centre for Climate Change receives support from the EU through its EU4Climate program, as well as from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

Start date: 01.01.2024

End date: 31.12.2027

Sustainable rural development for improved livelihoods in less developed regions of Azerbaijan

Inclusive and sustainable growth achieved in target districts.

ongoing projects

countries

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Partners

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Czech Metrology Institute

Czech Trade Inspection Authority

European Business Association

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

International Centre for Migration Policy Development

Local Governance Assistance Public Union

Pomegranate Producers and Exporters Association of Azerbaijan

Vakakis & Associates

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Other Initiatives

EU4Digital

EU’s flagship regional programme, the EU4Digital initiative, supports digital transformation and the harmonization of digital markets in Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries. It includes helping lower roaming charges, improving high-speed internet for economic growth, and aligning digital frameworks across various sectors, from logistics to health. Strengthening the digital economy and society will support businesses, create additional employment opportunities and foster economic expansion.

EU4Environment

The European Union for Environment (EU4Environment) programme helps Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova preserve their natural capital and increase people’s environmental well-being. It backs actions related to the environment, uncovers possibilities for more sustainable growth, and establishes methods to more effectively handle risks and influences on the environment.