As part of the HERITAS project, co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT Italy–Tunisia programme, ANIMED, in collaboration with CAWTAR, is launching an ideas competition to select three entrepreneurs who will receive tailored support for the development and marketing of their products in the tourism sector.

Three winners will receive tailored support for their project or idea, totalling 300 hours of consultancy over a period of 5 months.

Participation is free of charge.

Objective of the call

The objective of this call is to enhance the living cultural heritage of local communities through the development of community-based tourism models.

Target audience

The call is open to young people aged 18 to 35 and to women of any age who have an idea or project in tourism, cultural heritage, crafts, culture or related services.

Applicants who have already taken part in a HERITAS training course, the international workshop in Sicily or the Masterclass in Tunisia will receive additional points during the assessment of their applications.

Required documents

Download the call for applications and the documents required to participate:

• Call for applications
• Selection grid
• Application form

How to apply

Apply by 18 October 2026 by sending the required documents in accordance with the instructions in the call for applications to: contact@animed-network.com