At the 2024 edition of the European Entrepreneurial Region award, Małopolskie received honorary special mention for setting up a regional hub supporting Ukrainian businesses
European small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing mounting challenges through the ongoing green and digital transitions as well as the war in Ukraine. Their competitiveness and resilience is more than ever vital for a more inclusive and sustainable European recovery. Through the European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) award, the CoR has awarded for the 2024 edition three European regions for their entrepreneurial strategies for SMEs and industry to promote sustainable growth during the plenary session on 6 July.