The Reggio Emilia Chamber of Commerce has opened a new call for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises with registered office and/or operating unit in the province of Reggio Emilia, in order to finance the acquisition of services that promote the start-up and development of international trade, including through the use of digital technologies.
The announcement includes a allocation of 500,000 euros and the Facilities are non-repayable up to a maximum of 14,000 euros, with an additional 250 euro bonus related to the legality rating. Applications may be submitted From 10:00 a.m. on March 14, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. on July 27, 2023.
Businesses eligible for the facilities are those with registered offices and/or business units in the province of Reggio Emilia and with eligible expenses net of VAT and other taxes, fees and duties. Eligible expenses include consultancy services and/or provision of services related to one or more areas of business in support of international trade, membership fees for the various services of digital platforms for business meetings, and the creation of exhibition space for in-person or virtual fairs.
Facilities will be awarded for the following areas of activity:
The minimum investment deemed eligible for subsidy May not be less than 3,000 euros.
The announcement represents An important opportunity for businesses in the province of Reggio Emilia who want to invest in international trade and develop new markets through the adoption of digital technologies. The use of TEM, DEM and EXIM Manager can help companies improve their export and import management capabilities, while participation in international trade shows, virtual or in-person, can enable companies to present their products and services to a global audience, meet new customers and create new business opportunities.
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The call for applications allocates a total of 500,000 euros and grants subsidies of up to a maximum of 14,000 euros per company. An additional bonus of 250 euros linked to the legality rating is also provided. The actual contribution depends on the chosen field of activity, each with its own maximum ceiling.
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises with a registered office and/or operational unit in the province of Reggio Emilia may apply. They must also incur eligible expenses, calculated net of VAT and other taxes, fees and charges. The goal is to finance services for starting and developing international trade, including through digital technologies.
Applications can be submitted from 10:00 on March 14, 2023, until 16:00 on July 27, 2023. Therefore, anyone wishing to access the grant must submit their application within this timeframe, preparing in advance the documentation on the eligible expenses and the services they intend to purchase.
Three areas are eligible: the inclusion in the company of TEM, DEM or EXIM Managers (up to 14,000 euros), the virtual B2B matchmaking with international buyers (up to 6,000 euros) and trade shows. The virtual trade shows cost 6,000 euros, those abroad cost 8,000 euros and those in Italy cost 6,000 euros.
The minimum eligible investment is 3,000 euros. Expenses are considered net of VAT and other taxes, fees and rights. A project with a lower amount cannot access the incentive, so it is advisable to check in advance that the service quote exceeds this threshold.
Virtual fairs are eligible for funding, with a maximum contribution of 6,000 euros, and, where possible, participation in person at international fairs. The maximum is 8,000 euros for fairs organized abroad and 6,000 euros for those in Italy, provided they have a certified international qualification.
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