The Region of Murcia supports the international expansion of its SMEs with a historic investment in Internationalization Aid

 

This allocation represents the largest investment since the creation of this program and, added to the 550.000 euros of the 'Internationalization CheckThis year's budget raises the total budget effort to more than 3,7 millones de euros aimed at boosting the presence of companies from Murcia in foreign markets.

 

The Minister of Business, Employment and Social Economy, Marisa López AragónShe highlighted the government's "strong" commitment to supporting companies in their "conquest and consolidation of markets worldwide." The regional minister stated: "This more than 3,7 million euros in direct aid demonstrates that neither geopolitical uncertainty nor a trade war can hinder the Region's export momentum."

 

Objective: To Open Markets and Strengthen the Supply Chain

 

The program is aimed at SMEs, joint ownership communities, the self-employed, and legal entities operating in the Region of Murcia, and has already received nearly one hundred applications. Its objective is to finance a wide range of strategic actions: Opening new markets and product launches. Improved positioning outside. Strategic imports that strengthen global supply chains.

 

The aid covers up to 60 percent of eligible spending, with a maximum amount of 30.000 Euros per beneficiary.

 

Detailed Eligible Actions

 

Expenses that may be eligible for subsidies include: Market research trips to target markets, including the location of international suppliers Key. Participation in international trade fairs, exhibitions, and promotional events. Design and development of actions for international marketingParticipation in international public procurement processes. Projects for the establishment of a representative office abroad.

 

Export Strength and Expanded Base

 

Councillor López Aragón highlighted the strength of the regional production network, noting that "between January and August, exports from companies in the Region reached..." 9.000 millones de euros"This figure confirms the strength of the regional production network, which has experienced years of sustained growth." He emphasized that "every euro invested in internationalization multiplies the capacity to generate employment, innovate, and compete."

 

The application period will be open on the Info website until December 31 and prioritizes companies whose export volume does not exceed 50 percent of their total turnover, thus seeking to expand the Region's export base and facilitate its international leap with public support.