Objectives:

Individual operations promoted by SMEs, of business training aimed at the internationalization of business models through the adoption of more advanced business strategies, which increase the capacity for integration into global value chains.

Actions Covered:
- Knowledge, prospecting and presence in foreign markets;
- International Marketing
- Online presence & E-commerce
- Creation and international promotion of brands
- Organizational innovation
- Quality and certification for foreign markets

Eligible Expenses:
Salary costs for hiring qualified human resources;
Participation in external fairs and exhibitions;
Specialized consultancy services:
- Certified accountants or statutory auditors,
- Certification of products, processes or services,
- Design and registration of new brands,
- Domiciliation and subscription of applications,
- Adhesion to electronic platforms,
- Inclusion in directories and search engines,
- Incorporation of ESG principles,
- Audit and obtain certifications of systems, services and products,
- Obtaining the Ecological Label,
- Eco-management and audit system (EMAS),
Prospecting and attracting new customers and promotional actions carried out in foreign markets.

Geographic Area - North, Center, Lisbon, Alentejo and Algarve

Financing and Incentive Rate - The financing rate for eligible operations is 40%. The incentive to be granted per operation is 315 thousand euros, with the exception of the Algarve.

Specific Conditions - In the pre-project year, have international revenues exceeding R$200 thousand.