Support for the Internationalization Efforts of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Bavaria "Go International"
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and craft businesses in Bavaria receive grants of up to €60,000 for internationalization measures such as trade fairs, marketing, consulting, and training. Applications can be submitted continuously.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The Free State of Bavaria supports SMEs and members of the liberal professions in developing an internationalization strategy as well as in preparatory measures for international sales and procurement activities, in order to open up new markets or to establish or expand a market presence abroad.
Eligible expenses
- Trade fairs and exhibitions
- Marketing activities
- Advertising measures
- Consulting and coaching services
- Training
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Non-eligible expenses
- Travel expenses
- Hospitality
- Trade fair booth staff
- Membership fees
- Investments
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Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- EU SME definition
- Permanent establishment in Bavaria
- Measures must benefit the permanent establishment in Bavaria
- Market development in a maximum of two new target countries
Documents required for application
- Application form
- Project description
- Cost and financing plan
- Proof of business location in Bavaria
- Proof of SME status
Evaluation criteria
- Location of the business premises within the ERDF area framework
- Maximum of two target countries
- Fulfillment of SME criteria
Description
The funding program “Go International” of the Free State of Bavaria is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as members of the liberal professions with a business location in Bavaria who wish to specifically enter new foreign markets or expand their existing market presence abroad. With grants of up to €60,000 per project, the program focuses on the development and implementation of internationalization strategies. Eligible preparatory measures include market analyses, participation in trade fairs and exhibitions, as well as subject-specific training to efficiently facilitate entry into up to two new target countries. The continuously available funding is open to companies that meet the EU SME definition and can demonstrate activities benefiting their Bavarian business location.
Eligible expenses include, among others, marketing and advertising measures, consulting and coaching services, interpreting and translation services, certifications, as well as specific training (e.g., intercultural communication or customs law). Travel costs, hospitality, trade fair staff, investments, or ongoing operating expenses are not eligible. The grant rate depends on the location of the business: between 25% and 40%, with a maximum amount of €30,000 per target country or €20,000 for the greater Munich area. Projects may last up to 12 months; applications are submitted continuously via the Bavarian Foreign Trade Center (BIHK Service GmbH). Required for application submission are, among others, a completed application form, a detailed project description, and a cost and financing plan.
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