They are aimed at companies that want to open new markets abroad or introduce new products.
Applications have a maximum submission deadline of October 16, 2017.
Purpose and Beneficiaries
In accordance with the competitive competition regime, granting of subsidies to SMEs in the Region of Murcia that develop foreign promotion actions for the opening of new markets or the introduction of new products, and whose activity that is the subject of the project is located in the Region of Murcia. Murcia.
The program aims to promote international business strategies that improve strategic positioning in foreign markets.
Aid
Non-refundable subsidy and its intensity will not exceed 50% of the approved eligible costs, with application to the assessment criteria provided for in the program.
The maximum subsidy per beneficiary and call may not exceed the amount of 50,000 euros.
Minimal help. Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1407/2013, of December 18, 2013.
Requirements
to. Not having started the project that is the subject of the subsidy before the date of submission of the application.
b. The actions contemplated in the project being requested must be aimed at opening new markets or introducing new products.
c. For participation in international fairs or exhibitions to be eligible, you must not have participated in more than 3 editions of the same exhibition event.
d. Projects that involve the displacement or replacement of an existing facility in the Region of Murcia or a reduction in its workforce in the Region of Murcia, as a consequence of the beneficiary's establishment abroad, are not eligible projects. and. Affidavit of other aid with a mimimis nature received during the two previous fiscal years and the current fiscal year to which the application for this program was made.
Eligible costs
For the application to be considered eligible, the eligible costs of the project must reach a minimum amount of 3,000 euros.
The following will be considered eligible costs, provided they are necessary and duly justified in the report of the internationalization project presented:
- External consulting expenses to prepare a diagnosis of the company's competitive position and its internationalization potential. Maximum eligible cost 3,000 euros. External consulting expenses for the preparation of International Marketing Plans in the selected markets of interest. Maximum eligible cost 6,000 euros.
- Individual prospecting of the company to new target markets to carry out work agendas. Maximum eligible cost 4,000 euros
- Participation in international fairs and international exhibitions with its own stand. Maximum eligible cost 20,000 euros.
Promotional actions of the company outside of Spain. Maximum eligible cost 10,000 euros. - International marketing actions (design of promotional material, development of new telematic tools, advertising expenses in foreign media). Maximum eligible cost 15,000 euros.
- Trademark and patent registration expenses in destination markets. Maximum eligible cost 3,000 euros.
- Implantations abroad of a commercial or productive nature and provided that they do not involve the establishment and operation of distribution networks in other countries. Maximum eligible cost 40,000 euros.
For any information regarding this or other subsidies from both the regional administration and other administrations, do not hesitate to contact contact with our advice, where we will help you when processing the application.