The general objective of the Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Operational Program 2021-2027 (POR BI) is to contribute to the strategic vision of the Bucharest – Ilfov Region (BIR) by supporting smart, sustainable and inclusive economic development in order to improve living standards and increase resilience to societal challenges. ROP BI contributes to the fulfilment of the regional development objectives established in the Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Development Plan (BI RDP) 2021-2027 and in the Smart Specialization Strategy RIS3 Bucharest-Iflov (RIS3 BI).
The project will address the Policy Objective (PO1) A more competitive and smarter Europe, by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity, contributing to the achievement of the Strategic Objective (OS2) - Increasing the digitalisation of the economy and public administration and the adoption of the concept of smart city, within the 2nd investment priority - A digitized region. The BIR will share its practices in communicating with businesses (including newsletters, online meetings, personalised support) and seek to transfer improvements toward and from the partnership.

The Umbria Region ERDF ROP 2021-27 represents, together with the other Cohesion Policy instruments, the main policy document supporting economic and social development, innovation and green transition in the territory. In line with the 5 priorities established by the EC (Europe more competitive and smarter, greener, connected, social and closer to citizens), the ERDF ROP 2021-27 aims at making Umbria the “Sustainability Valley of Europe”, gearing its specific characteristics as the Green Heart of Italy into an all-encompassing program of sustainable growth, innovation and digitalisation. More than 220M€ are allocated to Obj.1, in order to support the regional economic environment and boost the innovation capacity of local SMEs, their digitalisation processes and their sustainable and competitive growth. The Umbria Region has confirmed the need to provide incentives to promote the creation of an efficient innovation ecosystem in this programming period, while at the same time stimulating digitalisation in SMEs and simplification in the support tools and assistance.

The strategic objective (OS) is “A smarter Europe”
The specific objective is “Sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments”
2 priorities of the operational programmes are related to this specific objective:
1) the second priority of the operational programme is dedicated to creation and acceleration of companies
The measures in this priority are the following :
o support for the creation (including the creation of innovative companies) or takeover of companies
o support to business start up and to business acceleration (including for innovative companies)

2) the third priority of the operational programme is dedicated to supporting industrial, economic (including CSR) and digital transitions

The measures in this priority are the following :
o support to companies in their strategic development choices (international, digital, new production and marketing concepts and transfer)
o support to strengthen clusters, partnerships and synergies between companies
o support for the development and industrialisation of innovation and research and development (R&D) projects in companies, particularly collaborative projects
o support to the performance and industrial transition of SMEs

Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028 sets the strategy for planning and sustainable development, development management standards, policies and objectives, and references statutory guidelines to inform decision making. The approach centres on a core principle of sustainability with a focus on regeneration, economic development supported by vibrant, liveable, climate resilient communities. The Plan is consistent with the National Planning Framework and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy.
Objectives:
•Promote Carlow Town as a driver of regional and inter-regional economic growth;
•Maximise the County’s economic assets including third level institutes, its strategic location proximate to Dublin and Waterford along the M9 and the Midlands along the N80, attractive towns, villages and rural areas;
•Maintain, adapt and promote sufficient employment areas in District Towns of Tullow and Muine Bheag;
•Ensure the benefits of economic growth and prosperity are spread to all parts of the County;
•Maintain and promote a broad economic and employment base and enterprise development in the County;
•Encourage, support and facilitate research, technology development and innovation as well as start-ups with high potential;
•Deliver on the Local Economic and Community Plan and any updates thereto; and
•Promote the rural economy by facilitating diversification, supporting appropriate rural resource-based industries with a viable and vibrant network of smaller towns and villages.

2021-2027 Regional Development Program, it is objective -
There are nine priorities in the program.
Entrepreneurship entails the following:

Priority 3 Competitiveness and business growth

The goal is to encourage the creation of a favourable environment for entrepreneurship by arranging business infrastructure in local governments and coordinating the Penta helix collaboration model.

Action 3.1. Development of a business-friendly environment and infrastructure planning

Action 3.2. Transfer of knowledge and technology in the Zemgale economic specialization and RIS 3 branches

Action 3.3. Increasing capacity to attract investment and financial capital

Action 3.4 Attracting human capital, enhancing entrepreneurship, and expanding open innovation capabilities (incl. In tourism)

Action 3.5 Promote local and global competitiveness

Action 3.6 Promoting tourist product and service supply and competitiveness

The main objective of the Local Development Programme is to promote the development of SMEs located in the area.

The purpose of the measures is to ensure better efficiency and professionalism of small business units and to contribute to their long-term development and viability. The rules set out by the Local Development Programme 2023-2030 are aimed at providing technical support to small business units, namely: co-financing of education and training, advice and information, innovation development and other indirect measures such as the organization of forums for knowledge exchange between small business units, competitions, exhibitions, fairs, and participation in them. According to the rules, funds to promote the development of small businesses are allocated to beneficiaries and aid providers based on previously conducted public tenders or public contracts.
The aid provded covers up to 100 % of the eligible cos tto further develop the understanding of main problems/issues SMEs in the region are tackling and to enhance the cooperation between Municipality and SMEs.

The policy includes a communication plan that currently is focused on providing regular information on a monthly basis through Carniolan Bee House ApiLab, which is a newly formed business centre aiming to provide more direct approach in communication between Municipality Ivančna Gorica and local SMEs.