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7. EU Funding programmes: Grants, financial instruments, subsidies,

trust funds rewards, and procurements are some examples of the

various forms of funding. The Financial Regulation of the EC and the
calls generally govern the implementation guidelines for all forms of

funding. There are several EU funding programs available for crafters

and artisans, for co-creation, upskilling, residencies and mobilities:

WORTH Partnership Project: It is supported by the European

Commission through COSME, the EU Program for Small and

Medium-sized Enterprises' Competitiveness. It is the only project in

Europe where designers, SMEs, manufacturers, and tech companies

collaborate to create cutting-edge, design-focused business ideas.
European Solidarity Corps - Solidarity Projects

for Individuals: A Solidarity Project is a non-profit

solidarity project that young people themselves

design, develop, and carry out for a duration

of two to twelve months.

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: It's a

cross-border exchange program that enables

aspiring young businesspeople to collaborate with

and learn from more seasoned business people

running small enterprises abroad.

Education, Training and Youth - Key Action 1, Mobility projects: The
fundamental goal of those projects is to assist students to acquire

information, skills, and attitudes, including language proficiency.

Their employability will increase, and their career prospects in the

labour market will improve.

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