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Digital Export Announcement 2024-2025 Emilia Romagna - Unioncamere

Digital Export Announcement 2024-2025 Emilia Romagna - Unioncamere

In summary
  • The Digital Export 2024-2025 Call for Proposals by Unioncamere and the Emilia Romagna Region opens on September 2, 2024, and supports the internationalization of regional SMEs.
  • The contribution covers 50% of the eligible expenses, between a minimum of 5,000 euros and a maximum of 15,000 euros per company.
  • The total project costs must be between 10,000 and 30,000 euros, for a maximum of 2 target foreign countries.
  • The projects must include at least 2 areas of activity, including Temporary Export Manager, B2B, trade shows, digital marketing, online business and website translation.
  • The projects start on 1 January 2025 and end by 31 December 2025; the companies must be registered in the Companies Register by 31 December 2021.
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The September 2, 2024 will be opened by Unioncamere Emilia Romagna and from the Emilia-Romagna region the Call for Digital Export 2024-2025; the initiative that aims to strengthen the capacity of regional micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to operate in international markets, thus helping to increase the competitiveness of the Emilia-Romagna production system.

Beneficiaries

The program is intended for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as defined in EU Regulation No. 651/2014. To be considered eligible, companies must have been registered with the Business Register by December 31, 2021. In addition, they must have their registered office or a local unit located in Emilia-Romagna, excluding warehouses and depots. Companies must also be in good standing with the payment of the Annual Fee to the Chamber of Commerce and with social security and insurance obligations. Finally, they must operate in sectors of economic activity classified in section C (manufacturing) of the ISTAT Ateco 2007 classification.

Eligible interventions

Projects aimed at the implementation of internationalization and promo-marketing paths by individual enterprises are eligible,  addressed to a maximum of 2 foreign countries (geographic areas are excluded) in at least 2 areas of activity among:

  • The development of internal skills through the use in the enterprise of T.E.M./D.E.M. for a minimum duration of 4 months, corresponding to at least 25 full days
  • the realization of B2B and B2C in-person or virtual remote meetings, in Italy or abroad, with operators from the target countries identified in the project
  • the participation in trade fairs, existing events, specialized conferences of international character in presence or in digital mode
  • the realization of Digital marketing activities through one or more digital channels: search engine positioning, digital advertising (including sponsorships during an event), SEO (Search Engine Optimization), SEM (Search Engine Marketing), D.E.M. (direct Email Marketing)
  • The initiation and development of the management of business on line (BOL)
  • the translation of corporate website content In the foreign language of the target country(ies).

Type of contribution

Five rankings will be made, one per Chamber of Commerce, until the relevant available resources are exhausted, according to the score assigned.

Facilities will be provided in the form of grants, which will have a maximum unit amount of 15,000.00 euros and a minimum of 5,000 euros, against a minimum total expenditure of 10,000 euros and a maximum of 30,000 euros.

The amount of relief is equal to the 50% of eligible expenses.

 

Submission deadlines

Projects should be started as of January 1, 2025 and must be completed by the date December 31, 2025.

For more details and to submit your application, you are invited to view the full announcement at this link.

To learn about what Octagona can do to support you in foreign markets. click here.

Don't hesitate to contact us so you don't miss the opportunity to enhance your international presence!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in the Emilia Romagna Digital Export 2024-2025 Call?

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises may participate, in accordance with EU Regulation No. 651/2014, registered in the Companies Register by December 31, 2021, with a registered office or local unit in Emilia-Romagna (excluding warehouses and depots). They must be in compliance with the Annual Chamber Code and with the statutory pension and insurance obligations.

Which sectors are eligible for the Digital Export Call of Unioncamere Emilia Romagna?

Companies operating in the sectors of section C of the Istat Ateco 2007 classification are eligible; that is, manufacturing activities. Companies from other sectors are not eligible. In addition to the Ateco code, the company must meet the dimensional requirements, registration in the Companies Register, and location in the region.

How much is the contribution of the Digital Export 2024-2025 call worth and what expenses does it cover?

The contribution is equal to 50% of the eligible expenses, with a minimum amount of 5,000 euros and a maximum of 15,000 euros. The project must have a total cost between 10,000 and 30,000 euros. The eligibility criteria are 5, one for each Chamber of Commerce, and remain valid until all resources are exhausted, based on the score.

Which internationalization activities can be funded by the Digital Export Emilia Romagna Call?

The project must involve a maximum of 2 foreign countries, excluding geographical areas, and at least 2 areas of activity. The areas are: Temporary Export Manager or Digital Export Manager for at least 4 months and 25 days, B2B and B2C meetings, international fairs and events, digital marketing, online business, and website translation.

What are the opening and implementation dates for the projects under the Digital Export 2024-2025 Call?

The call for applications opens on September 2, 2024, with Unioncamere Emilia Romagna and the Emilia Romagna Region as promoters. The funded projects must begin on January 1, 2025, and end by December 31, 2025. Activities carried out outside this period do not fall within the eligible activities for the contribution.

Is a Temporary Export Manager included among the expenses eligible under the Emilia Romagna Digital Export Call?

Yes, the employment of a Temporary Export Manager or Digital Export Manager in the company is one of the areas eligible for development of internal skills. It must last at least 4 months, corresponding to at least 25 full days. It must be combined with at least another area, such as trade shows, B2B meetings, or digital marketing.

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