SMEs present at the LAC-EU Business Forum  

Component 1 of the AL-INVEST Verde programme was represented at the LAC-EU Business Forum, which took place within the framework of the 2025 EU-CELAC Summit, through the participation of its beneficiary SMEs. These SMEs from the food and industry sectors were selected to attend this high-level event due to their commitment to the programme and the results achieved. Read news.  

EU CERC has opened the call for entries to reward circular SMEs in the electronics and ICT sector and young female entrepreneurs. The winners will receive €10,000 and will be announced at the World Circular Economy Forum 2026. The call for entries closes on 7 December 2025

Chile and the EU are seeking innovative proposals to strengthen sustainable value chains in textiles, organics, circular photovoltaics and plastics. Applications are open until 10 February 2026. Further information is available at Global Gateway.

AL-INVEST Verde on RCN TV

Our Director, Frank Summa, participated in an interview with RNC TV in Colombia, highlighting the Programme's progress in the coffee sector. See report.