The Andalusian Regional Government will subsidize up to 100% of the internationalization costs of SMEs.

 

La Junta de Andalucía, through the Ministry of Economy, Finance and European Funds, has launched a new and ambitious line of subsidies to promote the Foreign trade and the internationalization of Andalusian SMEsPublished in the Official Gazette of the Andalusian Government (BOJA), this call, managed by Andalucía TRADE, will offer coverage of between 65% and 100% of expenses for companies in the region to expand their presence in international markets.

 

The initiative, with an initial allocation of 11,5 millones de euros, co-financed by the Andalusia FEDER Program 2021-2027The measure is designed to be a "boost" for the sector, according to the Minister of Economy, Finance and European Funds and president of TRADE, Carolina España. "They come at a crucial time, as they will be able to mitigate the potential harm to Andalusian exporters caused by tariffs," España emphasized.

 

The new line of incentives is aimed at SMEs, self-employed individuals, and business associations based in Andalusia. The grants cover a wide range of activities, including individual participation in international fairs, prospecting trips and trade missions.

 

 

Incentives of 75% are established for fairs and events held in the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Morocco, Australia, China, India and Japan, and 65% for events held in the rest of the markets.

 

 

Priority support for strategic markets and up to 50.000 euros per beneficiary

 

The call, which will be open until December 2026, places special emphasis on the Export Diversification Plan to the United StatesFor activities carried out in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Morocco, Australia, China, India, and Japan, the subsidy covers 75% of expenses. For the rest of the markets, the coverage rate is 65%.

 

Eligible expenses include trade show booth rental and equipment, registration fees, travel costs, accommodation, and subsistence for prospecting trips. For the latter, the subsidy may reach up to 100% of the calculated amounts according to European regulations.

 

The maximum amount of the subsidy per beneficiary and action is 50.000 EurosAgility is another pillar of this program: applications must be submitted online after the activity is completed, which will speed up the payment of grants.

 

A comprehensive plan for Andalusian internationalization

 

This line of aid is part of a broader plan by the Andalusian Regional Government to promote market diversification. The Andalusian government seeks not only to consolidate its position in the United States but also to expand into alternative, high-growth markets. Some of the key actions of this plan include:

 

• Trade missions to markets such as India and China.

• Participation in strategic fairs such as Summer Fancy Food from New York.

• Reinforcement of the service of Business Intelligence to identify opportunities in new markets.

• Reinforced coordination and collaboration with ICEX Spain Export and Investments.

 

With a total budget of €63,45 million for the period 2021-2027, the Andalusian Regional Government, through Andalucía TRADE, seeks to increase the number of exporting companies, improve their international positioning, and boost Andalusian investment abroad.

 

The commitment to foreign trade is reflected in the data for the first half of 2025: Andalusia reached 21.337 million euros in exports, maintaining a trade surplus of €1.194 billion. These results confirm the region's position as Spain's third-largest exporter, accounting for 10,8% of the national total.