Brussels, 27/01/2014 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 27 January, the Commission launched the ninth European prize for the promotion of entrepreneurship. This year, the most original and successful initiatives set in place by public bodies and public-private partnerships in Europe to help entrepreneurship will be rewarded in six categories: promotion of entrepreneurship; investing in skills; improving the business environment; supporting the internationalisation of businesses; responsible and inclusive entrepreneurship; supporting the development of green markets and resource efficiency.
The competition has two stages: applicants must first compete nationally before going on to compete at the European level. After the national competition, each country will select two entries to be nominated for the European competition. A short list of nominees will be chosen by the European jury. The winners will receive their prize at the 2014 SME Assembly in Naples, Italy, on 2 and 3 October. (EH/transl.fl)