This programme is suitable for
Who is funded? (Eligible to apply)
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector and production-related service sector with registered office and/or business premises in the state of Brandenburg. 
  • Groups of at least three SMEs that have amalgamated themselves contractually to complete a joint project without external network management 

Freelancers, trading and consulting companies are excluded. The Federal Ministries for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) and for Food and Agriculture (BMEL) support German companies in their participation in trade fairs abroad within the framework of the Federal Foreign Trade Programme (AMP). 

What is funded? (Purpose)

Measures for internationalisation of SMEs and market development abroad with innovative products: 

  • Participation in internationally geared trade fairs, exhibitions, information events, symposia, congresses, pitches and virtual formats of the above-mentioned measures at home and abroad 
  • Participation in regional and supra-regional trade fairs, if they are identified on the Berlin/Brandenburg trade fair schedule 
  • Advisory/coaching measures aimed at internationalisation and market development abroad 
The funding is granted, in what amount? (The type and amount of support)

Grant for participation in the above measures: 

  • Start-ups with up to 80% of eligible expenses 
  • All other grant recipients with up to 50% of the eligible daily rates of the consultant/coach 
  • For first-time funding under this guideline, 100% of the eligible daily rate for the first two advisory service/coaching days 
Contact information

Investment Bank of the State of Brandenburg (ILB) 

Tel.: 0331 660 22 11 

E-Mail: beratung@ilb.de

Further information
Ansprechpartner

Investment Bank of the State of Brandenburg (ILB) 

Tel.: 0331 660 22 11 

E-Mail: beratung@ilb.de