The Vicenza Chamber of Commerce launched the Call for Internationalisation 2025, aimed at supporting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their growth in foreign markets. With a budget of 600,000 euros, the call offers non-repayable grants to boost internationalization and digital promotion initiatives.
Enterprises engaged in activities in the following sectors (ATECO 2025 codes) are eligible for the call:
C - Manufacturing activities
D - Supply of electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning
E - Water supply; sewerage management, waste treatment and sanitation activities
F - Construction
G - Wholesale and retail trade
H - Transportation and storage
I - Accommodation and food service activities
J - Editorial activities, radio broadcasting, and content production and distribution
K - Telecommunications, computer programming and consulting, information infrastructure and other information services activities
N - Professional, scientific and technical activities
O - Administrative and support service activities
S - Arts, sports and entertainment activities
Companies must have registered offices and/or local units in the territorial district of the Vicenza Chamber of Commerce and be in good standing with the payment of the annual fee.
The call funds several activities aimed at internationalization, including:
Participation in international fairs and exhibitions
Export consulting services
Translation and adaptation of promotional materials
Development of international marketing strategies
Implementation or enhancement of foreign language websites
Specialized training in foreign trade
The contribution is equal to 3,000 euros On a minimum expenditure of 5,000 euros (excluding VAT). Additional 200 euro For enterprises in possession of the legality rating and others 200 euro for those with the certification of gender equality, for a maximum total contribution of 3,400 euros.
The deadline for submitting the application expires on 15/05/2025.
Octagona Srl offers comprehensive support to companies planning to participate in the Internationalization 2025 Call for Proposals, providing:
Strategic consulting: Analysis of foreign markets and definition of tailored internationalization plans
Assistance in preparing the application: Gathering the necessary documentation and filling out the forms
Management of funded activities: Organization of trade fairs, development of promotional materials, training and other
Support in reporting: Preparation of the documents required to obtain the grant
If you would like to expand your business into international markets and benefit from the facilities offered by the Internationalization 2025 Call for Proposals, contact us for a personalized consultation.
The call is aimed at micro, small and medium-sized enterprises that have their registered office and/or local units in the territorial scope of the Chamber of Commerce of Vicenza. They must be in compliance with the payment of the annual fee and carry out an activity falling within the ATECO 2025 sectors permitted by the call.
Companies with ATECO 2025 codes in sections C (manufacturing), D (electricity, gas, steam), E (water, sewer networks, waste), F (construction), G (commerce), H (transport and warehousing), I (housing and catering), J (publishing and content), K (telecommunications and IT), N (professional, scientific and technical activities), O (support services) and S (arts, sports and entertainment) are admitted.
The call funds activities aimed at internationalization: participation in international fairs and exhibitions, advice on exports, translation and adaptation of promotional materials, international marketing strategies, creation or enhancement of websites in foreign languages, and specialized training in foreign trade. The minimum expenditure to be covered is 5,000 euros excluding VAT.
The basic contribution is 3,000 euros against a minimum expenditure of 5,000 euros, excluding VAT. An additional 200 euros are provided for companies with a rating of legality and another 200 euros for those with gender equality certification. The maximum total contribution per company is therefore 3,400 euros.
The application must be submitted by 15/05/2025. The Chamber of Commerce of Vicenza has made available a total funding allocation of 600,000 euros, intended for subsidies for start-up initiatives for internationalization and the digital promotion of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the territory.
Octagona supports the company in four areas: strategic consulting with analysis of foreign markets and customized internationalization plans, assistance in preparing the application with collection of documents and forms, management of funded activities such as trade shows, promotional materials and training, and support in reporting to obtain the contribution.
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