Incentives for Internationalization 2025 - Verona Chamber of Commerce
Summary
The Verona Chamber of Commerce's 2025 internationalization call supports SMEs and consortia in international trade. A maximum contribution of 13,000 euros is planned for women- and youth-led businesses, and expenses must be incurred between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Applications can be submitted from June 9 to June 23, 2025, via the WebTelemaco platform.
It was approved by the Verona Chamber of Commerce the new chamber announcement to encourage the start-up and development of international trade.
Who can participate
MPMIs in single form, duly registered with the Verona Chamber of Commerce Business Register.
Aggregations (minimum 6 companies) in the form of business networks, ATI/ATS or consortia with registered office and/or local unit in the province of Verona.
Enterprises that have already obtained the “Internationalization 2024” grant (even if not yet disbursed) are not eligible.
Measures and amounts
Measure
TEM/DEM investment condition
Maximum contribution per enterprise
Aggregate ceiling
A
Yes
€ 12,000 (up to € 13,000 for female/youth enterprise)
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A
No
€ 8,000 (up to € 9,000 for female/youth enterprise)
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B
Yes
€12,000 per enterprise (up to €72,000 total)
€ 72.000
B
No
€ 8,000 per enterprise (up to € 48,000 total)
€ 48.000
Minimum eligible investment: € 5,000 (net of VAT).
Expenses must be documented and incurred between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026:
TEM/DEM services: Temporary Export Manager and Digital Export Manager; induction of export manager on subordinate or collaborative contract.
Product Certifications: obtaining or renewing for export and special channels (GDO, etc.).
Exhibition spaces: rental, participation fee, set-up, interpretation, hostess, transportation and insurance of materials.
Priority criteria
Measure A (single): Ascending order of the allowed investment; enrollment in the Legality Rating.
Measure B (aggregate): decreasing number of members of the aggregation; increasing order of investment; registration in the Legality Rating (even of a single company).
Period: From 9:00 a.m. on June 9, 2025 to 4:00 p.m. on June 23, 2025
Documents to be attached:
- Digitally signed basic template
- Detailed program of the initiative
- Quotations/invoices made out to the enterprise or lead enterprise
- In case of aggregation: project agreement or list of participating enterprises
- Power of attorney, if any, and copy of ID of representative
Mandatory PEC: single, for all subsequent communications
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 and strengthen your company's presence in foreign markets, contact us For personalized counseling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises registered with the Verona Chamber of Commerce's Business Register can participate in the call for proposals. Participation as a consortium is also possible, provided at least six companies are involved. However, companies that have already received the 'Internazionalizzazione 2024' grant cannot apply. This call for proposals is specifically designed to help companies expand their business into international markets. Before participating, it is important to verify that you meet the eligibility requirements.
The call for proposals offers various financing measures depending on the specific investment conditions. For women-led and youth-led businesses, Measure A provides a maximum contribution of 13,000 euros, while for other businesses, it is 12,000 euros. In Measure B, the contribution is 12,000 euros per business, up to an aggregate ceiling of 72,000 euros. If there are no investment conditions, the contribution drops to 8,000 euros, with an aggregate ceiling of 48,000 euros. A minimum investment of 5,000 euros, excluding VAT, is required.
Eligible expenses include various types of costs related to internationalization. Among these are the services of Temporary Export Managers and Digital Export Managers for export management. Product certifications necessary for export and expenses for exhibition spaces such as rentals and interpreters are also included. It is essential that all expenses are documented and incurred between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. Only in this way can expenses be considered eligible for the contribution.
Octagona offers a comprehensive range of support for businesses interested in the 2025 internationalization call for proposals. It begins with a project analysis to identify the most suitable solutions for specific internationalization needs. Assistance is provided in preparing the application, including gathering necessary documents and filling out the digital signature form. During the implementation of funded activities, support is offered for stand setup and interpreting services. Finally, it provides reporting assistance, preparing technical and financial reports to ensure the correct use of funds.
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