SODERCAN announces grants for hiring international trade professionals

This initiative, which is part of the ambitious I Cantabria Internationalization Plan 2025-2028, seeks to promote market diversification and sustainable growth for Cantabrian companies.

The call «More Talent"It emerges as a strategic response to the challenges companies face in their entry into international markets. The Minister of Industry and President of SODERCAN, Eduardo ArastiIt emphasizes the importance of having specialized talent to face the risks and difficulties inherent in this process. "The development of growth strategies based on the diversification of markets and segments is crucial for achieving solid growth in the business sector." Cantabria"However, the process of opening up to new markets involves a series of risks and difficulties that companies must face, and for which they must be properly prepared and have the necessary human resources," Arasti stated.

The aids, published in the Official Gazette of Cantabria (BOC), They establish a maximum of 25.000 euros per contract and are aimed at companies and self-employed individuals with export activity and registered offices or work centers in Cantabria. A highlight of this call is its focus on the return of talent, offering an aid intensity of up to 80% for qualified professionals who return to the region. In addition, a maximum intensity of 90% is granted to beneficiaries of the internationalization training scholarship program in Cantabria. ICEX Commercial Offices.

Applications are processed electronically through the SODERCAN Aid Manager, with a three-month deadline for submission. Eligible items include gross salary and the company's Social Security contribution, and each company may submit up to two applications.

The 2024 call for applications has already proven effective, supporting the hiring of 27 sales technicians in 20 companies in the region. Among the beneficiaries are Siali Technologies, Tirso Iron and Metals, Santanderina Textiles, and many others, which demonstrates the positive impact of this initiative on the Cantabrian business community.