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Call Updates
12 October 2022
On 20 October 2022, an informative webinar will be organised for all interested applicants. If you are interested in attending and learning more about this call's policy context and requirements, and how to submit a better proposal, please register. https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/BUYSOCIALB2BMARKET
Please note that only registered participants will be able to attend the webinar (please disregard the update published on Oct 7, 2022 4:17:00 PM below).
Oct 7, 2022 4:17:00 PM
The info session on the call requirements for all interested applicants will take place on 20 October 2022 at 14:00-17:00.
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https://ecconf.webex.com/webappng/sites/ecconf/meeting/info/2eaf09ddf0544b51891d4edc08d6a6b7?MTID=m96887247e81ffe35e46a216e26c60ca9
Sep 29, 2022 12:00:00 AM
The submission session is now available for: SMP-COSME-2022-BUYSOCIALB2BMARKET-01(SMP-GFS)
Boosting awareness raising for mainstream enterprises to work with social enterprises ( towards a ‘buy social’ business to business market)
TOPIC ID: SMP-COSME-2022-BUYSOCIALB2BMARKET-01
Programme: Single Market Programme (SMP)
Call: Boosting awareness raising for mainstream enterprises to work with social enterprises ( towards a ‘buy social’ business to business market). (SMP-COSME-2022-BUYSOCIALB2BMARKET)
Type of action: SMP-GFS SMP Grants for Financial Support
Type of MGA: SMP Action Grant Budget-Based [SMP-AG]
Deadline model: single-stage
Opening date: 29 September 2022
Deadline date: 07 December 2022 17:00:00 Brussels time
Indicators (indicative):
The impact of supply chains on wider society and the environment is in sharper focus than ever before. Companies are increasingly looking to their purchasing power as an opportunity to go beyond compliance and actively pursue positive social and environmental outcomes. The development of a “Buy Social movement” over the last years has seen public authorities, businesses and consumers increasingly seeking out opportunities to buy from social enterprises.
The action will support the creation of local and regional partnerships aiming at reinforcing policy initiatives to improve collaboration in EU 27 (and other countries eligible to participate in the programme) between social economy entities and mainstream businesses in their supply chain strategies.
In particular, these partnerships will aim at helping mainstream businesses to engage with a range of social economy suppliers and embeds sustainability and diversity into their core operations and value chains. It will also help social enterprises to grow their revenues and impact by tapping into corporate purchasing power.

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Includes measures for improving well-being, inclusion, and resilience of individuals and communities through social services and protection systems.
Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.