The European CRAFT-TOUR project is opening applications from 15 September to 16 November 2026 for professional craftspeople and artisanal SMEs across the European Union. The initiative offers funding and technical […]
CRAFT-TOUR is not only about helping today’s artisans. It is also about making sure that traditional skills remain relevant, visible and worth passing on. Across Europe, many craft traditions are
The project is moving towards an open call that will offer direct support to craftspeople and artisanal SMEs. CRAFT-TOUR is preparing to move into a more visible stage. The next
CRAFT-TOUR combines grants, mentoring and collaboration to help craftspeople move from idea to implementation. For many artisans, the challenge is not a lack of skill. It is the gap between
European Commission and project partners align on the first steps of the EU-funded initiative to support craftspeople and craft-linked tourism across six countries. The CRAFT-TOUR consortium officially launched project implementation
Traditional crafts are not just part of Europe’s past. In the right setting, they can also help shape the future of local tourism and small business growth. Traditional crafts are
Project Partner The Cremona-Mantova-Pavia Chamber of Commerce is a public authority that performs a complete range of activities for the support and enhancement of the development of its territory, in
Project Partner AIJU is a private, non-profit research and technology organisation (RTO) based in Spain, specialised in children’s products, leisure and the manufacturing industry. It combines strong expertise in advanced
Project Partner The University of Patras was founded in the city of Patras in 1964 and it began functioning in the Academic year 1966-67. The establishment of the University contributed
Project Partner Sofia Development Association (SDA) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization, established by Sofia Municipality in 2010. SDA is a resource center for research, analysis, innovation, and experimentation, working to
