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ACCIÓ 2025 grants for international promotion projects: up to €30,000 per company
ACCIÓ 2025 grants for international promotion projects: up to €30,000 per company 1344 756 Equipo EMD

Internationalization remains one of the fundamental pillars for the competitiveness of Catalan companies. Therefore, ACCIÓ – Public Agency for the competitiveness of the company has launched the new call for grants for international promotion projects 2025, aimed at strengthening the presence of SMEs in international markets through digital channels.

Main characteristics of the call

  • Opening: as of September 9, 2025
  • Grant: up to 50% of the accepted expenses, with a maximum of €30,000 per company.
  • Purpose: to boost international promotion, both in the digital environment and in offline actions.

Information session: September 9, 09:30h (online)

To provide all the details of this helpline, ACCIÓ is organizing an online information session next Tuesday, September 9 at 09:30h.
👉 Registration open in ACCIÓ’s agenda.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant companies must meet the following criteria:

  • Have an operational establishment in Catalonia
  • Minimum turnover of 500,000 €.
  • Have a website in at least one foreign language.
  • Submit a current international promotion plan (as of 2023).
  • Not to have been a beneficiary of this same aid in 2024.

Eligible expenses

Among the items included in the call for proposals are:

  • International digital marketing actions (web, content, social media, online advertising, analytics, emails, agency fees…)
  • Participation in trade fairs, trade missions and promotional events outside Spain
  • Certification or homologation services for international commercialization

An opportunity to grow in international markets

This call represents an excellent opportunity for Catalan companies to boost sales and strengthen their international expansion strategy as well as finance part of the costs associated with their promotion plan.

In EMD – Digital Marketing Strategy we have several years of experience accredited as ACCIÓ advisor, having successfully managed more than 430,000 € in grants for internationalization projects. Our team can accompany your company in the definition of the plan, the execution of the actions and the management of the grant.

📌 For further information or application support, please do not hesitate to contact us through our website https://estrategiamarketing.digital/contacto/.

or schedule a session with Eric Onidi – International Etrade Advisor and Business Strategy Advisor through his calendar: https://calendly.com/eric-onidi/30min
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ACCIÓ grant for international promotion projects
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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.