North Rhine-Westphalia Foreign Trade Fair Program

The North Rhine-Westphalia Foreign Trade Fair Program targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a registered office or business establishment in North Rhine-Westphalia. The aim is to facilitate these companies' access to international markets by supporting their participation in foreign trade fairs and delegation trips.

The program supports the presentation of North Rhine-Westphalian export economy at international trade fairs and during delegation trips. This includes the organization of joint company stands and info service centers, as well as cooperation exchanges and specialized symposia.

The North Rhine-Westphalia Foreign Trade Fair Program primarily offers organizational and logistical support for trade fair participation and delegation trips. It is not a direct financial subsidy in the sense of a grant, but rather in-kind benefits and service offers that facilitate companies' entry into the international market.

Participation in the NRW Foreign Trade Fair Program is subject to certain conditions regulated in the General and Special Terms of Participation. These include requirements for application, the type of goods to be exhibited, and conduct during the fair.

The application process for the NRW Foreign Trade Fair Program involves the timely submission of registration documents to the commissioned Trade Fair Implementing Agency. Admission is granted after checking the requirements and reaching the minimum number of participants.

The North Rhine-Westphalia Foreign Trade Fair Program is based on the General Terms of Participation for Joint Company Exhibitions and other supplementary laws and regulations. These form the legal basis for the implementation and conditions of the funding.