Globalization has opened up a world of opportunities for companies wishing to expand internationally. To support this internationalization process, there are various subsidies available, promoted by organizations such as ACCIÓ, which facilitate the expansion of local companies into new markets. In this context,

What is ACCIÓ and what is its objective in international grants?

ACCIÓ is the agency for the competitiveness of Catalan companies, belonging to the Generalitat de Catalunya. Its objective is to foster competitiveness and business growth by promoting innovation, internationalization and attracting investors.

The internationalization of a company involves not only a strategic effort, but also a significant economic investment. For this reason, ACCIÓ offers a series of subsidies and grants to facilitate this process, supporting companies in their entry into new markets.

Key points before submitting international grant applications

Before applying for a grant through ACCIÓ, it is essential to consider several key aspects. Companies must present a solid project that demonstrates their ability to expand internationally, with detailed planning of their actions and objectives.

In the case of grants for projects to carry out international promotion activities some of the important details about the application process are as follows:

• Deadline: Until 2:00 p.m. on November 6, 2024.
• A subsidy of 50% of the investment is offered for international promotion projects, particularly in digital marketing, up to €20,000.
• The subsidized actions must be carried out between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025.
• The amount of the subsidies will be a maximum of 50% of the accepted eligible expenditure, applicable to both digital and physical promotion.
• In particular, the use of digital channels in the internationalization process is encouraged.
• It is important to note that the grant is awarded on a competitive basis, evaluating projects based on nine areas of analysis.

Why have a certified consultant?

Applying for grants can be a complicated process, especially if you don’t have experience in the area. Having a certified grant consultant can make the difference between a successful application and a missed opportunity.

Eric Onidi is accredited by ACCIÓ in the areas of “International Digital Business and Strategy”, which reinforces its ability to provide effective advice in the preparation of grant applications focused on international promotion. In addition, EMD is qualified to implement projects and apply for grants through the “International eTrade” program, within the framework of vouchers for internationalization.

At EMD, we not only help in the grant application process, but we also take care of implementing all the strategic actions of the international promotion plan: from analytics and digital advertising, to web design and social media management, ensuring a continuous support aligned with the objectives and specific needs of the company, to ensure success in the process of international expansion.

Interested in learning more? Contact me today for a no-obligation consultation and take the first step towards the internationalization of your business.