The 2025 Internationalization Call for Proposals – BI25 is an initiative of the Emilia Chamber of Commerce that finances SMEs in their expansion into foreign markets. The call offers non-repayable contributions for participation in trade fairs and training. Applications can only be submitted online from June 10 to July 31, 2025.
La Emilia Chamber of Commerce scheduled the Call for Internationalisation 2025 - BI25, aimed at financing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the area in promoting their business channels abroad and developing skills to manage internationalization processes, through non-repayable grants.
Who can participate
The following are eligible for the call MPMI, as defined in Annex I of Reg 651/2014/EU, with registered office and/or business unit enrolled and active at the Business Registry of the Emilia Chamber of Commerce.
Submission of applications
Applications must be submitted exclusively in telematic mode, digitally signed by the legal representative, through the system Restart of Infocamere, with the following operating windows:
Opening: 11:00 a.m. June 10, 2025
Closure: By 4:00 p.m. on July 31, 2025
Amount of contribution and type of interventions
Outright grant: coverage of the 50% of eligible expenses, up to a ceiling of € 12,000, as well as a bonus of € 250 For enterprises with legality ratings.
Minimum investment financeable: € 3.000 (net of VAT)
Funding is divided into two areas:
Participation in trade shows
Italy: maximum contribution € 4,000
Foreign: maximum contribution € 6,000
Only one exhibition event is eligible during 2025.
Mentoring and training
Use of TEM, DEM and EXIM Manager: maximum contribution € 10.000.
Eligible expenses
The expenses, incurred between the 01/01/2025 and the 27/02/2026, must be documented and relate to:
Cost of registration, material transportation, insurance
Interpreting/translating and hostess services
For shadowing and training:
Consulting services and provision of services documented by technical report.
The final report must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on March 31, 2026.
How Octagona can support you
Project analysis: identifying the events and solutions best suited to your internationalization needs
Application preparation: document collection, compilation and digital signature on the Restart system.
Management of funded activities: support in booth set-up, arranging interpretation services, selection of TEM/DEM/EXIM Manager
Assistance with reporting: drafting technical and financial reports to ensure the proper use of funds
If you want to seize the opportunity of the Call for Internationalisation 2025 - BI25 and strengthen your company's presence in foreign markets, contact us For personalized counseling.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Internationalization Call for Proposals 2025 – BI25 is aimed at micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) registered and active in the Business Register of the Emilia Chamber of Commerce. It is essential that companies have their registered office or an operational unit in this region. MSMEs, as defined in Annex I of Regulation 651/2014/EU, can therefore easily benefit from the call. Ensuring you have all the necessary documents ready for online submission is crucial. This may include registering all company information that could be requested in the electronic system.
The grant offered under the BI25 Call for Proposals covers 50% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of €12,000. In addition, companies with a legality rating may receive an additional €250. It is important to note that the minimum eligible investment must be at least €3,000 net of VAT. The grants are allocated to specific funds, with a maximum of €4,000 available for trade shows in Italy and up to €6,000 for participation in international trade shows. Finally, for mentoring and training services, a grant of up to €10,000 is available.
Eligible expenses must be incurred between January 1, 2025, and February 27, 2026, and will vary depending on the type of intervention. Regarding trade fairs, costs for exhibition space, stand design and rental, as well as ancillary services such as telecommunications and assembly can be covered. Registration fees, material transport, and insurance costs, as well as interpretation and hostess services, can also be included. For support and training, documented consultancy services through a technical report are eligible. It is crucial to keep all documentation in order to facilitate the final reporting, which must be submitted by March 31, 2026.
Octagona offers comprehensive support for companies wishing to participate in the 2025 Internationalization Call (BI25). Among the services offered is project analysis, useful for identifying the most suitable trade shows and internationalization solutions. Octagona's experts assist in preparing the application, gathering the necessary documentation, and ensuring it is correctly submitted through the Restart system. Furthermore, they can manage the funded activities, for example, by organizing stand setup and interpreting services. Finally, Octagona provides assistance with reporting, ensuring technical and financial reports are drafted for the proper use of funds.
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