Bilateral Meeting in Hungary (February 27, 2026): SYMCRAFT Takes Center Stage – Results and Transfer

On February 27, 2026, the Chambers of Commerce of Austria and Hungary held a practical discussion in Budapest on how businesses can be best supported and relieved of administrative burdens through targeted information, structured needs assessments, and efficient support processes (including clear lines of responsibility).

A key item on the agenda was the presentation and discussion of the results of the SYMCRAFT project. The focus was particularly on those findings that can be directly applied to consulting practice: Which formats have proven effective, how can businesses be reached effectively—and what success factors make service offerings truly feasible?

SYMCRAFT Tools: Practical Tools for Consulting Practice

As part of SYMCRAFT, the following tool modules—among others—were presented, which can serve as a “toolkit” for corporate services and initiating cooperation:

• A portfolio of services (modules) focused on the reuse of industrial waste materials, the development of recycling- and upcycling-based business models, and the legal framework for collaboration between industry and the skilled trades/creative sectors. (Interreg Central Europe)
• A questionnaire/checklist tool for structuring partnerships that systematically addresses key contractual elements such as roles and responsibilities, material flows, usage rights, liability, and partnership structure, thereby laying the groundwork for clear agreements. (Interreg Central Europe)

What does it take to successfully develop partnerships as a service?

The discussion made it clear that, in order for partnerships to move beyond the initial idea, companies need, above all, supporting services, such as:

• Matchmaking/networking events (bringing together suitable partners),
• Facilitation and process support (from concept to agreement),
• Practical templates (checklists, sample processes, guidance on legal matters and liability),
• as well as the transfer of best practices from existing initiatives in order to realistically assess potential obstacles. (Interreg Central Europe)

The meeting demonstrated just how valuable direct exchange can be: by comparing approaches and jointly reflecting on the SYMCRAFT results, we were able to identify concrete strategies for making corporate services even more targeted, efficient, and practical.