The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development announces the competition "Brand promotion of innovative SMEs" of the European Funds for the Modern Economy programme. The action aims to strengthen the export potential of SME entrepreneurs on international markets. The funds earmarked for project co-financing in the call for proposals amount to PLN 155 million. Applications will be accepted from 16 October to 30 November 2023.

Co-financing may be granted to projects aimed at strengthening the export potential of entrepreneurial SMEs to international markets, including the implementation of overseas expansion strategies and the matching of products and services to specific target markets, customer segments and sales channels. The support is aimed at the internationalisation of the activities of innovative companies in order to increase their access to traditional and potential markets. The promotion focuses on the sectors of the economy with the highest export and innovation potential.

Financial aid will be granted to projects aimed at promoting the entrepreneur's product brand and the Polish economy brand. In particular, through participation as an exhibitor at trade fairs indicated in the list of trade fairs where national stands out for the sector in which the project is inserted and the outgoing economic missions.

Who can apply for support?

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) carrying out business activities on the territory of the Republic of Poland may apply for co-financing. The funds earmarked for project co-financing in the call for proposals amount to PLN 155 million. Support amounts to up to 50% of the project value, with the minimum and maximum value of eligible costs not specified.

The promotional activities, the costs of which can be financed within the project are:

· participation of the applicant as an exhibitor at a fair with a national stand from the list;

· outbound economic missions for meetings with potential contractors, combined with the applicant's participation in trade fairs as a visitor or industry conferences during the mission;

· promotional campaigns.

Applications for the competition can be submitted from 16 October to 30 November 2023, at 16:00.

Source: PARP .