The Project objective is to identify and address the green, digital, and entrepreneurial skills and training needs of 45+ adults, SMEs and micro firms.

Build up and deploy a digital transformation toolkit for social economy actors to uptake of social innovation, and the twin digital and green transition.

Test and validate the NewEcoSmart approach in three diverse sites, ensuring its effectiveness in promoting inclusivity and fairness in the green and digital transition across different contexts. Expand the NES Ecosystem by inviting new stakeholders and their social innovation approaches in project communities through an open call, with potential for cross-country applicability.

Effectively share and disseminate project progress and outcomes to drive adoption beyond the project's end, promoting a shift away from linear business models in the Habitat sectors.

A pioneering initiative to revive rural areas and empower adults 45+, SMEs and micro firms through social innovation, towards the green and digital transition. The project will equip the target group with the necessary skills to excel in their current job roles, while also assisting them in exploring new prospects within the Habitat-related sectors. Moreover, NewEcoSmart places a strong emphasis on cultivating social entrepreneurial skills and mindsets, fostering the adoption of circular economy practices and socially responsible business approaches.