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Published on Monday, September
20, 2021
In the 7th edition of the "Crecimiento Verde" program, Green Growth in the English language, 37 entrepreneurs were the winners of non-reimbursable funds to improve their businesses. According to the report by Costa Rica's Export Promotion Agency, Procomer, of the winning companies most are exporters and agricultural entrepreneurs. "In a world in constant transformation such as the current one, where consumers seek increasingly sophisticated products and services oriented towards sustainability, it is essential to develop initiatives such as this Green Growth program, which also encourages innovation in small and medium-sized businesses in the country,” Andrés Valenciano from Procomer said. According to the agency, since the beginning of this program, they have provided non-refundable funds or grants to 257 micro, small and medium-sized companies. The program provides funds to exporters to diversify agriculture and the attraction of investments in rural areas, funded by the Costa Rican USA Foundation for Cooperation (Crusa) and the Inter-American Development Bank, among other institutions. The program could grant about $12,000 each in non-refundable funds. This were awarded to companies that focus on projects related to environmental innovation of production, efficiency in energy use, the use of renewable energies, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, improve the use of water, and waste management, among others The list of the winning companies is published on the Procomer website. ------------------------ What have you heard of expats looking for grants for their business? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com Real Estate For Sale
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