As every year, the registration period for the Basque Government grants for the internationalisation actions of SMEs in the Basque Autonomous Community is now open. In other words: you can now sign up for GLOBAL LEHIAN 2016 (until 18/05/2016, deadline).
The aim of these grants is to improve the competitiveness of Basque companies through their internationalisation. Either individually or in cooperation. To this end, non-refundable grants will be awarded based on the starting point and level of maturity of each company, which are classified as follows:
- INITIATION: 40% subsidy with a limit of 20.000 €.
- CONSOLIDATION: 40% subsidy with a limit of 30.000 €.
What do we develop in each modality?
INITIATION:
- Elaboration of the Internationalisation Plan (Compulsory).
- Early actions:
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- Trips.
- Visits to trade fairs.
- Preparation of visit agendas.
- For cooperating companies, the following will be subsidised in addition to those listed above:
- Feasibility study.
- Incorporation expenses.
CONSOLIDATION:
- (It is necessary to have an updated Internationalisation Plan).
- Actions:
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- Prospecting trips.
- Invitations to potential companies, clients and/or foreign suppliers.
- Participation in trade fairs abroad.
- Promotional material.
- Publicity.
- Feasibility study of potential implementation projects.
- For export consortia, further support will be given to:
IMPORTANT: the level of demand for the internationalisation plan is increasing.
