As part of the project "Development of Social Enterprises in Rural Areas – RuralEcoInvest!", funded under the Inclusion and Social Dignity Programme 2021–2027, the Business Plan Competition for rural areas is now launched.
Evaluation stages:
Stage A – Administrative compliance and eligibility check: July 16–18, 2025
Stage B – Technical and financial evaluation: July 21–23, 2025
Stage C – Final evaluation (interviews): July 28–30, 2025
Final results publication: July 31, 2025 (at 16:00)
The competition supports the establishment of social enterprises in rural areas, co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
Calendar here.