SME Trade Fair Program
The SME Trade Fair Program of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Bavaria. The aim is to open up new international sales markets by participating in trade fairs and exhibitions abroad. The funding is provided as a grant and is intended to reduce SME-specific risks.
Who is funded?
The Bavarian SME Trade Fair Program is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises and liberal professions located in Bavaria that wish to present their products at international trade fairs and open up new sales markets. The main goal is to facilitate access to larger markets and reduce SME-specific disadvantages through state support.
What is funded?
The program supports participation in trade fairs, exhibitions, and similar events abroad. This particularly includes costs for cross-company measures. The funding aims to support the market introduction and commercialization of Bavarian products in international markets.
Type and Scope of Funding
The funding is provided in the form of a grant, which is determined by public interest and the company's performance. The amount of the grant is variable and takes into account the distance of the trade fair location and the importance of the respective market.
Conditions and Requirements
Funding is subject to specific conditions, including inclusion in the annual trade fair participation program and adherence to reporting deadlines. There are also provisions to prevent multiple funding and regarding the subsidy relevance of information.
Application Procedure
The application process begins with registration with the responsible organization or the trade fair company. Inclusion in the trade fair participation program is an essential prerequisite, which is determined annually in advance. The selection of events takes place in coordination with a trade fair committee.
Legal Basis
The SME Trade Fair Program is based on guidelines from the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs and Transport and is based on the SME Promotion Act and the General Administrative Regulations for Grants to Commercial Enterprises.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
No fixed maximum amount is specified; the funding amount depends on public interest and company performance.
Allocated Budget:
within the framework of available budgetary funds
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Bavaria (Eligible Applicants), Abroad (Trade Fair Participation)
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Market Introduction, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
Managed By:
Bayern International
Additional Partners:
Working Group of Bavarian Chambers of Industry and Commerce, Working Group of Bavarian Chambers of Crafts, Bavarian Industry Association, Bavarian Wholesale and Foreign Trade Association
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