Incentive to the Internationalisation of SMEs – Individual projects

Inserted in the Axis 2 of the Regional Operational Program “Supporting Internationalisation and Business Competitiveness and Qualified Entrepreneurship”. In the context of the established RIS3 sectors, its main aim is to increase competitiveness and external awareness of products/services and to stimulate business investment. By contributing to open new export channels and strengthening the SMEs internationalization, the practice intends to strengthen the competitiveness of enterprises, promote increased exports of high technology products and encourage more integration into international value chains, recognizing their importance in creating more jobs and wealth.

Individual SME internationalization projects targeting the following areas are susceptible to support: Knowledge of external markets; Presence on the web, through the digital economy; International development and promotion of trademarks; Prospecting and presence in international markets; International marketing; Introduction of a new method of organization in commercial practices or external relations; Specific certifications for external markets.

The maximum incentive is 500.000€ (ERDF) and is calculated by applying a maximum rate of 45% to eligible expenditure (non-refundable). The following expenses are considered eligible:
- Acquisitions for application of new organizational methods;
- Participation in fairs and exhibitions abroad;
- Specialized consultancy services provided by external consultants.