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Call for Connected 2025: exports and digital channels

Call for Connected 2025: exports and digital channels

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  • The CONneSSI 2025 Call for Proposals of the Chamber of Commerce of Milan, Monza Brianza and Lodi supports SMEs in digital marketing for internationalization.
  • The grant contribution covers 60% of the eligible expenses, up to a maximum of 10,000 euros.
  • The minimum investment required to access the contribution is 4,000 euros.
  • You need an active website or e-commerce site in at least one language other than Italian, with a domain registered before July 1st, 2024.
  • Applications are accepted from 09:00 on February 6, 2025, until 14:00 on April 14, 2025, subject to the funds being exhausted.

The Chamber of Commerce of Milan, Monza Brianza and Lodi announced the CONneSSi call 2025, aimed at supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in adopting strategies of Digital marketing for internationalization.

Objectives of the Call:

  • Support MPMIs in designing and implementing digital marketing interventions.
  • Increase business skills in digital export and artificial intelligence.

Purpose of Investment:

  • Development of international digital marketing strategies.
  • Optimizing the company's online presence in foreign markets.
  • Improved visibility on social networks to attract international customers.

Requirements for Participation:

  • MPMIs with registered office and/or local units registered in the Business Register of the Chamber of Commerce of Milan, Monza Brianza and Lodi.
  • Possession of an active website or e-commerce in at least one language other than Italian, with domain registered before July 1, 2024.
  • Active presence on at least one of the following digital channels:
    • Company or product page on an international marketplace.
    • Corporate social pages (e.g., Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn).

Facilities:

  • Outright grant equal to 60% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of 10,000 euros.
  • Minimum investment required: 4,000 euros.

Deadlines and Methods of Submitting Applications:

  • Submission of applications: from 09:00 on February 6, 2025 until 14:00 on April 14, 2025, unless funds are exhausted.

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Further details can be found in the official announcement page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the objectives of the CONneSSI 2025 Call for Proposals for the digital marketing and export of SMEs?

The CONneSSI 2025 Call from the Chamber of Commerce of Milan, Monza Brianza and Lodi supports SMEs in designing and implementing digital marketing initiatives for internationalization. It also aims to enhance business skills in digital export and artificial intelligence, in order to present themselves better to foreign customers.

Which investments are funded by the CONneSSI 2025 call for promoting digital abroad?

The call funds three types of investment: the development of international digital marketing strategies, the optimization of the company’s online presence in foreign markets, and the improvement of visibility on social networks to attract international customers. The contribution covers 60% of the eligible expenses related to these activities.

What is the value of the grant contribution from the CONneSSI 2025 Call and what is the minimum investment?

The grant contribution is equal to 60% of the eligible expenses, up to a maximum of 10,000 euros. To access the incentive, the company must make a minimum investment of 4,000 euros. Since it is a grant, the contribution amount must not be reimbursed by the beneficiary company.

What requirements must an SME have to participate in the CONneSSI 2025 Call?

Only SMEs with a registered office or local unit registered in the Companies Register of the Chamber of Commerce of Milan, Monza Brianza and Lodi can participate. They must have an active website or e-commerce in at least one language other than Italian, with a domain registered before July 1, 2024, and an active presence on an international marketplace or on corporate social media pages.

Which digital channels count as active presence for the CONneSSI 2025 Call?

For the CONneSSI 2025 Call, active presence on at least one of two channels is required: an enterprise or product page on an international marketplace, or corporate social media pages. The social media channels indicated include Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn. This is an additional requirement compared to the multilingual website.

When can the application for the CONneSSI 2025 Call be submitted and until when?

Applications for the CONneSSI 2025 Call for Proposals are accepted from 09:00 on February 6, 2025, until 14:00 on April 14, 2025. The opening remains valid only as long as funds are available; therefore, the call for proposals may close before the deadline. It is advisable to prepare the documentation in advance.

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