Participation of SMEs in international trade fairs and exhibitions, also in Italy, and in system missions
Participation of SMEs in international trade fairs and exhibitions, also in Italy, and in system missions
We can strengthen the international competitiveness of your business, assisting with the expenses for taking part in international, promotional events, also virtual, such as trade fairs, exhibitions, business missions and system missions.
Who is it for?
Italian SMEs, that have filed at least one set of financial statements for a complete year with the Companies’ Register.
How it works
The loans are at a subsidised rate with “de minimis” conditions and a co-funded grant disbursed under the Temporary Framework. The aim is to support participation in a single international event, which may also be virtual, such as: a trade fair, exhibition, business mission and system mission, to promote a business’s activities on foreign markets or in Italy, through a loan covering at least 30% of the digital expenses related to the project. This constraint does not apply if the international event concerns ecological or digital themes.
Maximum amount that may be financed: up to €150,000, but in any case no more than 15% of the revenues resulting from the last financial statements approved and filed by the business.
Maximum amount of the grant: up to 40% for businesses in Southern Italy, up to 25% for remaining businesses. The co-funded grant is disbursed, in any case, within the limits of the total maximum amount of the loan for the business, under the Temporary Framework.
Duration of the financing: 4 years, of which a 1-year grace period.