Fit for a Circular Future: Competitiveness and Innovation

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European Commission

The fourth Thematic Working Group set up by Interreg MED's Green Growth community implemented and assessed solutions to promote competitiveness and innovation of Mediterranean SMEs in a circular economy.

The paper addresses the following issues:
  • Smart specialisation, public-private partnerships and innovative funding;
  • Lack of effective clusters for companies and stakeholders to connect, work together and transfer innovations;
  • Limited access of SMEs to tools, services and funds driving innovation;
  • Limited consumer awareness and interest in “green” and “circular” products and services.
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