SODERCAN promotes the global expansion of Cantabrian companies with expert advice in strategic markets

La Sociedad para el Desarrollo de Cantabria (SODERCAN), entity dependent on the Consejería de Industria, Empleo, Innovación y Comercio[Organization Name] has launched a new call for applications for its international advisory program. During the month of May, companies from Cantabria will have access to virtual meetings with experts to analyze business opportunities in high-potential markets.

Strategic advice for Cantabrian exports

In collaboration with the Cámara de Comercio de CantabriaThis free initiative allows local businesses to hold direct meetings with specialized consultants. The main objective is to resolve critical questions about entry barriers, logistics y marketing strategies in various geographical areas, facilitating internationalization with greater guarantees of success.

The program is divided into two blocks differentiated by geographical areas and dates, allowing a segmented approach according to the commercial interests of each participant:

First Block (May 6 and 7): Focused on emerging markets África, Latinoamérica, Oriente Medio and Repúblicas Stan (Kazajistán, Uzbekistán, among other).
Second Block (May 20 and 21): Targeted at European markets such as Italia e Irlanda, Balcanes and selected countries of África Occidental , the Senegal y Costa de Marfil.

Calendar and Priority Markets 2026

For greater clarity regarding the availability of experts and the destinations analyzed, the following work schedule is presented:

Meeting Dates	Key Regions and Markets
And May 6 7	Mauritania, Marruecos, Argelia, Túnez, Egipto, Colombia, Brasil, México, Emiratos Árabes Unidos y Asia Central.
And May 20 21	Eslovenia, Croacia, Bosnia, Serbia, Grecia, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Italia e Irlanda.
Registration Limit	March 27.

Framework of the First Internationalization Plan of Cantabria

This action is part of the I Cantabria Internationalization Plan 2025-2028. The Gobierno de Cantabria Through this strategic framework, it seeks to increase the regional export base. The consulting firms will conduct a Previous analysis of each application to ensure that the company's sector and capabilities align with the requested market before confirming the interview.

In addition to these tutorials, SODERCAN It maintains other active value-added services such as export diagnosis, the location of importers and the analysis of competition, thus strengthening the ecosystem of global business of the region.

Key points and frequently asked questions about the SODERCAN program

What is the cost of these interviews for companies?

The program is of a completely free for Cantabrian companies, forming part of the foreign trade support services of SODERCAN.

How are participating companies selected?

Specialized consulting firms carry out a Previous analysis of the export capacity and the sector of the registered company to ensure that the meeting is productive and appropriate to the destination market.