The time to get the internationalization voucher and start your export project is approaching! Starting at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21, interested companies will be able to fill in online to apply in connection with the call launched by the Ministry of Economic Development (now in its second edition), which makes available non-repayable grants, in the form of vouchers, precisely with the aim of supporting the internationalization processes of Italian SMEs. Again, thanks to this funding, companies will be able to use a Temporary Export Manager for their business development.
The announcement provides a total of one financial endowment of 20 million euros + 18 million euros to be allocated exclusively to the Regions Basilicata, Campania, Calabria, Apulia and Sicily.
The facilities granted are divided into. Two different types of vouchers:
- “Early stage” vouchers amounting to 13,000 euros in total (including 10,000 euros from the state and 3,000 euros from the company, exactly as in the first edition) for six-month projects. Companies that have already benefited from the first edition of the voucher can also apply: in this case, however, the allocation provided by the state is 8,000 euros, so these companies must pay the remaining 5,000;
- “advanced internship” voucher amounting to 25,000 euros in total (of which 15,000 euros from the state and 10,000 euros from the company) for annual projects. This voucher is intended for companies that are already exporting but need to study specific internationalization strategies; for such beneficiaries there is the possibility of increasing the amount of the contribution with an additional 15,000 euros, against the realization of an internationalization project with immediate effects on the volumes of marketing abroad.
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Octagona, which has already supported numerous companies in the first edition, having been selected by the Ministry as an accredited entity, helps your company to sell in international markets, thanks to 15 years of experience in the field of internationalization and the creation of specific tools designed specifically for SMEs Octagona, through its direct offices in Italy, India, Vietnam and Brazil and the strategic partnerships activated around the world, is able to cover the entire global market.
Sand you want to know more On our services, contact us at the telephone number 059.9770184, to the email address [email protected]: you will receive all the information you need to build your export project.
Do not miss this opportunity for growth in foreign markets. Internationalizing must be a strategic choice and not the result of chance. The internationalization calls of the Italian government, regions and municipalities throughout Italy aim to increase the competitiveness of local businesses in international markets. Through a loan, a grant or a tax break depending on the specific call, your own company can take advantage of this great opportunity to increase profits and turnover from international markets, giving new impetus to your business and above all going to increase the brand awareness and brand identity of your business. Below discover all the other calls currently in place and contact us: we will help you apply and start your experience in international markets.
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The online application submission begins at 10 AM on November 21st. The call for applications from the Ministry of Economic Development, now in its second edition, offers grants in the form of vouchers to support the internationalization of Italian SMEs, including with a Temporary Export Manager.
The early stage voucher is worth a total of 13,000 euros for semi-annual projects: 10,000 euros are paid by the state and 3,000 by the company. For companies that have already obtained the voucher in the first edition, the state allocates 8,000 euros and the company pays the remaining 5,000 euros.
The early stage, at 13,000 euros, covers semi-annual projects. The advanced stage is worth 25,000 euros (15,000 from the State and 10,000 from the company), covers annual projects and is designed for companies that already export and need to define specific strategies for internationalization.
Yes, those who obtain the advanced stage voucher can increase the contribution by an additional 15,000 Euro. However, they must implement a project of internationalization with immediate repercussions on the volume of sales abroad. The voucher is reserved for companies that already export.
The call for applications has a budget of 20 million Euros, to which are added 18 million Euros intended exclusively for five regions: Basilicata, Campania, Calabria, Puglia and Sicily. The incentives are grant contributions provided as vouchers to Italian SMEs.
Octagona was selected by the Ministry as an accredited entity and has already assisted numerous companies in the first edition. With 15 years of experience and direct offices in Italy, India, Vietnam and Brazil, it assists SMEs in the application process and in the construction of the export project.
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