EER Award 2025
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- Enterpreneurship
- Enterprise and Industry
Galicia (Spain)
Recognised for its exemplary commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in rural areas as a means of revitalising rural communities and tackling depopulation and population ageing. The region is empowering both local entrepreneurs and established businesses to act as catalysts for economic development and job creation, by giving key roles to collaboration between the public and private sectors and by creating a One-Stop Shop to help rural businesses tap into the resources and support offered by the regional government.
Krapina Zagorje (Croatia)
Krapina Zagorje was given an award for its ambitious strategy to boost innovation in the region by focusing on the modernisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in traditional sectors such as tourism and craftsmanship. The region’s approach couples efforts to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of its tourism industry with investment in craft businesses, facilitating job creation and the preservation of traditional and artisanal crafts.
Mazovia (Poland)
Mazowieckie Voivodeship won its award for a strategy that aims to establish the region as an innovation leader in central-eastern Europe. Mazovia’s strategy focuses on creating a welcoming environment for start-ups and SMEs in both urban and rural areas. It also includes dedicated programmes for Ukrainian citizens, reflecting the region’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s economic recovery. Mazovia has aligned its strategy with the EU SME Strategy by providing a diversified portfolio of support for SMEs, using a variety of sources of funding. The region also prioritises a sustainable and resilient approach to economic development, rooted in cross-regional cooperation and collective leadership.
Highlights
The EER award honours regions and cities with innovative entrepreneurial visions and strategies. This year's winners Galicia, Krapina Zagorje, Mazowieckie Voivodeship, show how we can create the conditions for a thriving and modern SME sector and promoting the green and digital transitions at local and regional level. Their examples will inspire many others across the European Union.
Vasco Alves Cordeiro, President of the CoR
The award highlights our firm commitment to innovative actions in rural areas, taking advantage of the entrepreneurial potential of the Galician territory in its four provinces. It is a recognition of successful measures, such as the Network of Entrepreneurship and Employment Support Centres, with 13 active centres that have supported more than 1,900 business initiatives since its launch almost two years ago, and initiatives such as co-working and co-living projects in non-urban Galicia to tackle population decline by attracting highly qualified digital nomads.
José González Vázquez (ES/EPP), Minister of Employment, Trade and Emigration of the Xunta de Galicia
Krapina Zagorje County's EER strategy is designed around the pillars of talent development, innovation, and the pursuit of climate neutrality, all within a framework of social impact. It places a strong emphasis on nurturing innovation by providing robust support to SMEs for the integration of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We have remarkable entrepreneurial growth. The processing industry, as the revenue leader, alongside a thriving export economy, supports sustained economic progress. Environmental sustainability remains a core focus, aligning with EER goals and demonstrating resilience in economic performance pre- and post-pandemic. The EER award serves as a testament to the county's forward-thinking approach and as a catalyst for further development.
Zlatko Šorša, president of the Assembly of the Krapina Zagorje County
The European Entrepreneurial Region 2025 Award confirms the efforts of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship’s self-government. Their goals include fostering innovation, promoting a sustainable economy and advancing digitisation. These achievements owe much to our exceptional entrepreneurs, whose work contributes significantly to our community’s growth. The EER 2025 designation not only enhances the visibility of our existing initiatives but also opens doors for new endeavours, including those in sub-regional centers, ensuring development opportunities for all residents of the region.
Adam Struzik (PL/EPP), president of Mazovia Region
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