In March 2016, the European Commission’s DG GROW invited the representatives of the textile, fashion and creative industries to a workshop on the EU funding opportunities for our sector. More than a hundred participants attended this event with the aim to get a better understanding of practical ways to participate in the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) which drives the Investment Plan for Europe. The silk Section of AIUFFASS was represented by its President Philippe de Montgrand as well as Marzotto S.p.A., Ratti S.p.A and HTH companies.