Tailored Support to Turn Your City’s Vision into Action

Is your city struggling to move from planning to implementation? The Covenant of Mayors, in partnership with the Smart Cities Marketplace, is offering 20 days of free, one-on-one support to help cities overcome legal, financial, and governance barriers and turn their plans into reality.

Who can apply?

This opportunity is open to cities and towns across the EU27, particularly small and medium-sized municipalities, at any stage of their project development:

• Beginner: You have a project idea but need support to build a solid business plan.
• Intermediate: You have an investment concept but need help refining it or securing funding.
• Advanced: You are familiar with public funding but need guidance on attracting private investment.

This support is ideal for cities participating in EU initiatives like the European City Facility (EUCF).

What’s included?

Participants will receive tailored guidance in:

• Legal and regulatory assessments to identify and address barriers.
• Business model development to create investment-ready projects.
• Stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure community support.
• Peer-to-peer exchanges and mentoring to learn from successful cities.

Apply by 23 May to take the next step in bringing your projects to life.