Alpine Space Promotion of Eco-Companies Transboundary
Eco-companies are a crucial link in bridging the gap between economic development and environmental protection. They are also important players in the competitiveness of regions since their growth is usually 2 to 3 points of GDP higher than the economy in general. However, eco-companies are mostly SMEs, some very small, and are hindered in their growth by their lack of visibility, their difficulties with innovation and their slight knowledge of new markets. _x000D_
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The aim of ASPECT is to overcome the structural challenges of Eco-companies by facilitating the exchanges between Alpine Space SMEs and clusters, by stimulating transnational research projects and benchmarking, and by organizing the promotion of the various sectors involved (acoustics, waste prevention, water treatment, environmental metrology, renewable energy,…). This will enable support organizations and public authorities to better integrate these SMEs in sustainable economic and spatial planning.