Funding under the Market Entry Program for SMEs
The Market Entry Program (MEP) by BMWK supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), self-employed individuals, and freelancers from Germany in exploring new foreign markets. It offers comprehensive assistance through information events, market exploration trips, and business initiation, fostering the international growth and global competitiveness of German companies.
Who is funded?
The Market Entry Program (MEP) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), self-employed individuals, freelancers, and business-related service providers based in Germany. It supports their foreign trade activities in opening up new sales markets worldwide.
What is funded?
The Market Entry Program (MEP) of the BMWK promotes various measures for international market development, from information events and market exploration trips to targeted business initiation and collaborative projects. Practical information and network building are paramount.
Type and Extent of Funding
The Market Entry Program (MEP) offers indirect grant funding through measures and services. A co-payment is required for business trips. Support is provided within the framework of an annually established program.
Conditions and Requirements
Participation in the Market Entry Program (MEP) is linked to specific criteria, particularly regarding the company's registered office in Germany and compliance with the EU De minimis regulation.
Application Procedure
The application process for the Market Entry Program (MEP) is divided among the responsibilities of the Market Entry Office, BAFA, and the project executing agencies, with interested companies contacting the project executing agencies directly.
Legal Basis
The Market Entry Program (MEP) is based on information from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI) and is thus legitimized by official federal agencies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Germany
Sectors:
Other
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Feasibility Study, Market Introduction, Awareness Campaigns, Commercialization, Scaling
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
Managed By:
Market Entry Office, Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA)
Additional Partners:
Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI)