Open call for City Business Starter

Short Description

The development of an open call for entrepreneurs which can apply for an consultation voucher. This consultation voucher can be used by the business during the settlement in one of the selected empty floor spaces. Different types of consultation services are available with the voucher in order to tailor the offer to the needs for the businesses.

AIM

To fill empty floor spaces with innovative retail and small businesses, to help those businesses settle in these locations and therefore foster their commitment to the locations.

Implementation Steps

1. Preparation of Open Call

2. Implementation of Open Call

3. Implementation of voucher

4. Evaluation of call and voucher

Impressions

Open Call flyer - call for applications for the promotion of regional small businesses coming from Creative Industries

Opportunities

• Retail & small businesses are essential for revitialisation
• Increasing the attractiveness of locations for new businesses, visitors & locals
• Revitalisation of the city centre & inspiring follow-up actions 

Challenges

• Difficult to attract floor spaces that have been empty for a longer period
• Struggle of businesses during the pandemic
• Promotion of Open Call to reach enough applicants