Want to sell abroad? Non-repayable vouchers for SMEs coming soon.

Non-repayable vouchers: for SMEs here is the new measure planned by the government encourages export of companies.

Access to new markets is now a must for Italian companies, which need to reshape their business strategies. Today, in a context in which our exports are showing important signs of growth, companies increasingly tend to rely on a dedicated manager, that is, an external consultant who helps the company expand into foreign markets.

Precisely because of these reasons, the government is expected to launch a call for proposals in June for the implementation of internationalization projects: this intervention envisages the possibility for companies to make use of “time-based professional figures” through the allocation of vouchers worth 10,000 euros each. A total of about 19 million euros will be allocated for the implementation of this service.

The funds will be distributed in two separate tranches:

• the first, which provides for a disbursement of 10 million euros, for grants (non-repayable) of 10,000 euros;
• the second, the value of which will be 9 million euros, for vouchers always amounting to 10,000 euros for companies applying for the first time and vouchers of 8,000 euros in the case of a company applying for the second time.

These vouchers are aimed at:

• enterprises;
• cooperatives;
• networks;
• innovative start-ups.

Octagona, which is configured as a company specializing in providing services to accompany the growth of companies in foreign markets, is able to support all companies that want to sell their products abroad. With more than 10 years of experience in the field, its direct offices and collaborations in many high-growth foreign countries, Octagona has over the years developed various tools specifically created to support SMEs in the stages of business development in foreign markets, including the Smart Export Assistant.

If you would like more information regarding Octagona's activities click here and if you would like to learn more about the call for proposals contact us at 059.9770184 or email octagona@octagona.com: we will give you all the answers you need.

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