Within the territorial scope of regions in transition, the SME Initiative’s financial instrument aims to facilitate access to finance for SMEs through unlimited guarantees or securitisation (Article 39(2) of Regulation 1303/2013 for the following activities:_x000D_ • Supporting the growth and consolidation of existing and viable SMEs by financing their expansion, carrying out new investment projects, penetrating new markets or developing new products and strengthening their general activities, including the financing of working capital within the terms defined by Article 37 of Regulation 13030/2013 and within the limits set by the Union’s rules for start-ups and the development of new products and the strengthening of their general activities, including the financing of working capital within the terms defined by Article 37 of Regulation 13030/2013 and within the limits set by the Union’s rules for start-ups and the development of new products, including the financing of working capital within the terms defined by Article 37 of Regulation 13030/2013 and within the limits set by the Union’s rules on start-ups and the development of new products.