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Digital Export 2022 call: applications open from February 10

Digital Export 2022 call: applications open from February 10

TLDR
  • The Digital Export 2022 Call of Emilia Romagna offers a 50% grant contribution up to a maximum of 15,000 euros.
  • The application desk is open from 9:00 on February 10 to 14:00 on March 1, 2022.
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises based in Emilia Romagna that were established by 2019, with a minimum turnover of 500 thousand euros and an Ateco code in category C can participate.
  • The project requires a minimum investment of 10,000 euros, in one or two foreign markets and in at least two areas of activity.
  • Applications are evaluated using a scoring system; only one application per company is accepted, and companies that have not used the 2019 and 2020 calls for proposals have priority.
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Starting February 10, the Digital Export Announcement 2022, which will lend a strong hand to many of the Emilia Romagna enterprises that are enrolled from 2019 in the CCIAA and that they have a minimum turnover Of 500,000 euros.

The announcement makes available up to 15,000 euros in grants and it is crucial for businesses to use this great opportunity, but we will talk about that later. First let's look at the numbers of Export in Emilia Romagna.

The Digital Export Announcement 2022 aims to support MPMIs in supporting internationalization paths including in the digital sphere. We are talking about: Temporary Export Manager and Digital Export Manager, Certifications, Trade Fairs and Conventions, Digital Marketing, Online Business, Corporate Website, Promotional Materials and much more.

1. Who can apply for the grant?

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises with primary or secondary Ateco codes belonging to category C (divisions 10 to 33), exporting and non-exporting, with the following characteristics:

-Active legal and/or operational headquarters in Emilia Romagna;

-enrolled and incorporated with the relevant CCIAA by 2019;

-with a minimum turnover of 500,000 euros;

-in good standing with the payment of the annual chamber fee;

-in compliance with Durc;

Exporting and non-exporting enterprises that have not used the Digital Export Announcement 2019 and 2020 and secondarily also those that have received previous grants from the aforementioned calls.

2. What are the eligible expenses?

l Digital Export Announcement 2022 supports Promotion projects in one or at most two foreign markets, articulated in At least 2 of the following areas of activity:

-Temporary Export Manager and Digital Export Manager: in-house skills development through the induction of a TEM/DEM in the enterprise to work alongside corporate staff

-Certifications: obtaining or renewing product certifications required to export to one or more of the foreign countries

-B2B and B2C: conducting in-person or remote virtual meetings with operators from the target foreign countries, in Italy or abroad. 

-Fairs and conventions: Participation in international trade fairs or specialized international conferences with a commercial purpose in virtual or in-person mode in Italy or abroad

-Digital marketing: search engine positioning, digital storefronts, social media manager, digital advertising, SEO, DEM, SEM. 

-Business online: initiation and development of online business management, through the use and proper positioning on -international smart payment platforms/ marketplaces/systems.

-Corporate website: design, preparation, revision, translation of the company's website content for the purpose of developing remote promotion activities.

-Promotional materials: Enhancement of promotional and marketing tools in foreign languages, including design, preparation, revision, translation of company catalogs/brochures/presentations, excluding printing.

3. What are the constraints I have to meet?

There are very few strings attached and that is precisely why we are talking about an unmissable opportunity:

-minimum expenditure must be at least 10,000 euros

-transactions between related companies or companies belonging to the same group are not allowed

4. Is there a minimum expense that my business has to incur?

Le minimal expenses shall amount to at least € 10.000.

-The grant will be to the extent of 50% and will amount to to a maximum of €15,000

-The grant is awarded based on some simple parameters to be checked together.

5. How should I apply?

The application counter will open from 9 a.m. on the February 10 Until 2 p.m. on March 1, 2022.

Projects will be selected on the basis of a ranked evaluation procedure, with final scores. Only one application per enterprise will be allowed.

It will be critical to draft the application with experience and skill.

If your business can apply for the grant then you are already one step ahead. Get moving before others do, contact us and we will explore with you how to apply for the Digital Export 2022 Call for Proposals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the contribution of the Digital Export 2022 Call in Emilia Romagna?

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises with a primary or secondary Ateco code in category C (divisions from 10 to 33) can apply for it. They must have their legal or operational headquarters in Emilia Romagna, be registered with the CCIAA by 2019 and have a minimum turnover of 500 thousand euros. They must also have paid the annual fee and have the Durc in order.

What is the value of the grant contribution from the Digital Export 2022 Call and what is the minimum expenditure?

The grant contribution covers 50% of the eligible expenses, up to a maximum of 15,000 euros. To be eligible, the project must include a minimum expenditure of at least 10,000 euros. The contribution is awarded based on evaluation criteria, with a ranking procedure and a final score for each project submitted.

Which expenses are eligible under the Digital Export 2022 Call for Digital Internationalization?

The call funds projects in one or a maximum of two foreign markets, organized into at least two areas among eight. The areas are Temporary Export Manager and Digital Export Manager, product certifications, B2B and B2C meetings, international fairs and conferences, digital marketing, online business on marketplaces, a company website, and promotional materials in foreign languages, excluding print media.

When and how to submit the application for the Digital Export 2022 Call?

The application form is open from 9:00 a.m. on February 10, 2022, and closes at 2:00 p.m. on March 1, 2022. The projects are selected through a ranking evaluation procedure with a final score. Each company can submit only one application, so it is advisable to prepare it carefully and competently.

Do companies that have already used the 2019 and 2020 calls for proposals also qualify for the Digital Export 2022 call?

Yes, but with a lower priority. Companies, exporters and non-exporters that have not used the Digital Export 2019 and 2020 call for applications are given priority. As a secondary option, companies that have already received funding from those calls can also apply.

What restrictions does the Digital Export 2022 Call stipulate regarding transactions between companies?

The call for tenders does not allow operations between related companies or companies belonging to the same group. In addition to this ban, the other main requirement is a minimum expenditure of 10,000 euros for the project. Therefore, companies must choose external suppliers and not linked to their own group for the activities funded.

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