Skills development to support SMEs during succession and transfer processes
Success Skills aims at strengthening business succession as a key factor for SME competitiveness and sustainable growth across European regions.
GA number: 03C0897
Funded by: Interreg Europe Duration: 01 May 2025 – 31 Jul 2029
Challenge
Business transfers are increasingly becoming a key component of the strategic development, renewal, and growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). However, the process can be complex and demanding due to financial, managerial, regulatory, and administrative challenges. Each year, around 450,000 SMEs change ownership across Europe, directly affecting over 2 million employees.
Innovation
Success Skills supports learning and knowledge exchange between regions on how to manage business succession effectively. It focuses on developing practical tools, training materials, and a certification system to support this process. These resources aim to strengthen both digital and interpersonal skills of those involved in business transfers—whether they are advising others or preparing to take over a business themselves.
Action
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or INTERREG Europe. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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