This programme is suitable for
Who is funded? (Eligible to apply)
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the commercial sector
  • business-related service providers
  • Freelancer with business operations in Germany
What is funded? (Purpose)
  • Business initiation module:
    For getting started or expanding operations in the foreign target market
  • Market exploration module:
    For getting started in emerging markets or market segments in the target market
  • Information event module:
    Information about new markets or market segments in Germany
  • Presentation of achievements module:
    Expansion of operations in the foreign target market
  • Buyer’s journey module:
    Visiting Germany for selected sectors and topics
  • Information trip module:
    Visiting Germany for selected sectors and topics
The funding is granted, in what amount? (The type and amount of support)

Grant

Assumption of all costs by the project sponsor. In the modules of market research, business initiation and presentation of achievements, the participating company is expected to make a contribution of

  • €500 (net) for companies with less than €2 million annual turnover and less than 10 employees
  • €750 (net) for companies with less than €50 million annual turnover and less than 500 employees
  • €1000 (net) for companies with more than €50 million annual turnover or more than 500 employees

Travel, accommodation and other catering costs must be borne by the company itself.

Contact information

The Federal office of Economics and export control (BAFA)
Contact person:
BMWi Business Office
Market development of SMEs, Bonn

Tel.: 0228 996 154 291
E-Mail: markterschließung@bmwi.bund.de

Further information
Ansprechpartner

The Federal office of Economics and export control (BAFA)
Contact person:
BMWi Business Office
Market development of SMEs, Bonn

Tel.: 0228 996 154 291
E-Mail: markterschließung@bmwi.bund.de