Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic

An EU funding programme supporting cooperation between remote and sparsely populated communities in the northernmost part of Europe on matters of shared interest. Together we turn ideas into sustainable solutions to improve the quality of life of people living in the NPA.
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Target Circular

Supporting Sustainable SMEs to Success

What we do

SMEs, and in particular sustainability-focused SMEs, in the NPA face more challenges to achieving success than typical SMEs. Target Circular’s objective is to create resources for, and upskill, business support organisations and clusters in: 1. Supporting circular SMEs specifically, 2. Address opportunities for innovation and expansion of service provision to SMEs, and 3. Capitalise on new evidence regarding how best to improve SME rates of job creation, growth, and competitiveness.

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€1.6m project to support SMEs to make smart decisions about sustainability

A group at Munster Technological University (MTU) are seeking business owners and advisers to take part in a new €1.6 million international project to help SMEs implement effective sustainability measures. The Target Circular project is a collaboration between institutions in Ireland, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Sweden, and builds on recent research into how businesses can use a more scientific approach to decision-making.

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Ambition brings enthusiasm and ideas

We work with SMES to transition towards circular and sustainable practices by “strategy mapping” for decision making.

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Project priority

Innovation

Project period

Start

01.01.2023

End

31.12.2025

Lead Partner

Munster Technological University

niall.oleary@mtu.ie

Partners

Centria University of Applied Sciences Ltd

Ludgate Operations CLG

Strukturum i Jokkmokk AB

Federation of Regional Authorities NW Iceland

Kokkolanseudun Kehitys Ltd

Project info

Objective

1.3 Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments

Total Budget

1.411.829,80 EUR

NPA Co-Financing

883.407,65 EUR

News Target Circular

17.02.2025

SSNV Introduces a Short Course on Business Planning

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13.02.2025

Free online training in Centria's webshop has been published

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15.01.2025

Strategic entrepreneur program - Norway

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01.11.2024

Target Circular - Successful Launch Event in Iceland for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

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01.10.2024

KOSEK and Centria's joint project on responsible business development has completed its first phase

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18.09.2024

Strategic entrepreneur program - Iceland

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19.02.2024

€1.6m project to support SMEs to make smart decisions about sustainability

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