International Market Entry
Funding for SMEs in Vienna for international expansion. Applications possible during the submission period 01.01.2024–31.12.2026. Up to €50,000 at a 50% funding rate.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based and operating in Vienna to develop new foreign markets and establish a sustainable international presence.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Travel expenses
- Services
- Intangible investment costs such as licenses and concessions
Non-eligible expenses
- Ongoing operating costs
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Registered office and place of business in Vienna
- Existing small or medium-sized enterprise
- Minimum project costs of 20,000 euros
Documents required for application
- Completed funding application
- Application confirmation
- De minimis declaration
- Annual financial statement or income-expenditure account
- Curricula vitae of the project management
Evaluation criteria
- Quality and innovativeness of the project
- Sustainability of the international positioning
- Qualification of the project management
Description
The "International Market Entry" funding is aimed at existing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) headquartered and operating in Vienna that wish to strategically expand their business activities into new foreign markets. With a duration of up to 24 months, the program offers a funding rate of up to 50% and supports individual projects with a minimum project size of 20,000 euros. Grants of up to 50,000 euros can be awarded per project. The objective is to strengthen international competitiveness and establish long-term market access. The submission period extends from 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2026, with submission deadlines on 30.09.2025 and 15.01.2026.
Eligible costs include personnel expenses, travel expenses, external services, as well as intangible investments such as license and concession fees. Ongoing operating costs are excluded. Key evaluation criteria encompass the innovation quality of the project, the sustainability of the international positioning, and the qualifications of the project management. To apply, a completed funding application including application confirmation, a De-minimis declaration, the latest annual financial statement or income-expenditure statement, as well as CVs of the project management must be submitted. An independent jury reviews all submissions, with an additional bonus of 5,000 euros provided for projects under qualified female leadership. Companies benefit from free consultations and networking events offered by the Vienna Business Agency during the preparation phase.