Good Practice - Project

Innovative use of wood for producing fashion items

A female entrepreneur set up a company to produce high quality fashion products made of natural material.
  • CAP Implementation
  • Innovation, knowledge exchange & EIP-AGRI
  • - Programming period: 2014-2022 Poland
    - Programming period: 2014-2022 Poland

    General information

    RDP Priority
    • P6. Social inclusion and local development
    RDP Focus Area
    • 6B: Local development
    RDP Measure
    • M19: LEADER/CLLD

    Summary

    Ewa Sumiła, an entrepreneur living in a rural area, decided to set up her own company producing fashionable products that are made of natural material. This would allow her to create employment for herself and also respond to a growing demand for environmentally friendly products. 

    Support from the LEADER measure enabled the entrepreneur to purchase machinery and equipment, as well as to finance the services needed for creating the company’s website and online store. 

    Results

    One new enterprise set up;

    One job created (self-employment);

    The business’s operation is focused on innovation using wood and agricultural products which are biodegradable; 

    The business is expanding its portfolio into tourism, recreation and environmental protection activities.

    Ressources

    English language

    gp_pl_innovative_business_from_wood_479_web_0.pdf

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