Emilia-Romagna region call for proposals to support internationalization projects

The April 27 will open the Call for proposals to support internationalization projects of SMEs, SME consortia and SME associations Of the Emilia-Romagna Region. The goal is to improve competitiveness and promote exports of area companies in global markets, through a non-repayable contribution of 50% of eligible expenses. 

Through this facility, companies in the region will be able to access an important contribution that can bring new value to their exports.Below are all the details on who can apply, what expenses are eligible, what the maximum amount is, and how to apply.

Who can apply

The following are eligible to apply to the Emilia-Romagna Region's call for applications. legal entities based in the Region and with micro, small and medium-sized economic activity and Consortia. Economic entities may participate individually or aggregated in temporary business or purpose associations (ATI or ATS) or Enterprise Networks or consortia.

Eligible interventions and fundable activities

The interventions for which grants can be applied for must be aimed at implementing internationalization paths and make use of consulting, participation in trade fairs or promotional events in the target countries, digital marketing actions and creation of promotional materials.

Projects must mandatorily include counseling-type interventions (a, b, d). In detail, only the following types of expenses are eligible:

• Consulting aimed at improving the beneficiary's potential through analysis and guidance services; preparation of a digital export plan; preparation of a development plan in the project target markets (mere market studies are excluded);
• Internal skills development through the beneficiary's use of a Temporary Export Manager (TEM) or Digital Export Manager (DEM);
• Implementation of digital marketing campaigns or digital showcases in foreign languages, Promotion of the site through SEO, SEM or other similar methodologies, including monitoring and reporting results;
• Consulting and training in the use of platforms/ marketplace/ international smart payment systems;
• Production of videos, catalogs, directories, brochures, other materials (including digital) written in a language other than Italian, to a maximum value of €3,000;
• Participation by the beneficiary At trade fairs abroad or in Italy, in this case only to fairs with International qualification, conducted in presence or virtual mode. - In the case of in-person fairs, the following costs will be allowed.: space rental, set-up rental (including booth design costs), space management, transportation of exhibits and insurance of exhibits, hiring of hostesses/interpreters. - In the case of virtual fairs, the following costs will be allowed: registration for the fair and related services, onerous agreements with media partners, sample shipment costs;
• Participation by the beneficiary in promotional events, business meetings, B2B in physical or virtual form, collective and international level, organized by third parties with proven experience in the international arena. Eligible under this typology are consulting expenses aimed at conducting business meetings (B2B) and the costs of renting space for their organization and implementation. Eligible expenditure items for B2B and events are the same as those listed for international trade fairs;
• Overhead costs for project definition and management, including staff training for the acquisition of the new skills required as a result of the implementation of the internationalization project. This expense is recognized by applying a flat rate of 7% of the sum of the expense items indicated in (a) through (g);
• Exclusively for aggregations (ATI/ATS and Enterprise Networks) and Consortia, Personnel costs for project management and coordination.

Type and amount of contribution

The regional grant will be awarded in the amount of 50% of expenses deemed eligible. However, the regional contribution may not exceed:

• the value of €60,000.00 for single participants;
• the value of € 150,000.00 for ATI/ATS, Networks and for Consortia.

EC Regulation 1407/2013 of December 18, 2013 on “de minimis” aid applies to grants under this notice.

How to apply?

Applications must be submitted via Sphinx 2020 application. Beginning at noon on April 27, 2023, until 4 p.m. on June 21, 2023. Each participant may submit only one application.

Choose Octagona for Emilia-Romagna Region Announcement

Octagona, thanks to its more than 20 years' experience in the services of international business and its own direct offices and strategic partnerships around the world, it is able to cover the entire global market And will be able to assist all the companies that apply for the notice In relation to permissible activities:

• Market analysis and research;
• Identification of commercial and industrial counterparts;
• Identification and acquisition of new customers and suppliers;
• Sales network building and international business strategies;
• Legal, organizational, contractual and tax assistance;
• Skills development.

The choice of provider for the services covered by the tender is very delicate: It is necessary to rely on experienced professionals who know foreign markets through direct presence. If you want to successfully sell abroad, rely on Octagona.

Don't miss out on opportunities for growth in international markets represented by the Emilia-Romagna Region's Call for Proposals: through this facility, you can increase profits and turnover from abroad, giving new impetus to your business. And if you really want to give new impetus to your business then decide now: contact us and we will send you a document full of details free of charge. Discover immediately Whether your enterprise can apply, the complete list of eligible expenses and How best to move.

Call 059.9770184 or email [email protected]: you will receive all the information you need to build your export project.

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