Public call for support for small and medium-sized enterprises in the development of applicable business plans for the transition to a circular economy

A public call for applications from companies for professional support in the development of action plans for the transition to a circular economy in Serbia is open.

This public call is implemented within the project "EU for a circular economy in Serbia", implemented by the Ministry of Environmental Protection with the support of the European Union. The call aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development of applicable business plans for the transition to a circular economy.

The aim of this call is to provide professional support to five (5) SMEs from the textile and food processing industries (specifically: milk, meat, fruit and vegetables). Selected companies will receive the support of customized mentoring, training, technical consulting and participation in study visits in EU countries.

What companies get:

  • Initial Environmental Audit (IER)
  • Development of a customized circular business model and action plan
  • Two (2) trainings (introductory and advanced)
  • Two (2) study visits to the EU focused on the best practices of the circular economy
  • Mentoring by experienced experts in the field of the circular economy
  • Advising on the possibilities of financing circular economy initiatives

This support aims to improve the sustainability, resilience and competitiveness of Serbian SMEs by integrating the principles of the circular economy into their business models and daily operations.

The project is implemented by NTU International and Global Factor.

Key dates:

  • Call opening: May 19, 2025
  • Info meeting registration deadline: May 23, 2025
  • Online info meeting: May 26, 2025
  • Call registration deadline: June 6, 2025
  • Result announcement: June 16, 2025

Registration for info meeting

To participate in the info meeting that will be held online on May 26, 2025, you need to register via the following link:

Application link

Registration deadline: May 23, 2025

Documents for download

All the required application documents are available for download at the link below.

Download the application documents HERE:

How to apply?

Interested companies should fill in the Application Form and send it together with the necessary documentation to the e-mail: cfa-companies.circularserbia@ntu.eu

Email title: Application for professional support in business development of the action plan
Deadline: June 6 2025.

After sending the application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail about the receipt of the application.

Do you need help?

For more information and questions, please contact the project team by May 30, 2025 at the latest at: cfa-companies.circularserbia@ntu.eu

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