SODERCAN promotes exports from Cantabrian SMEs with free international diagnostic services

 

La Sociedad para el Desarrollo de Cantabria (SODERCAN), entity attached to the Consejería de Industria, Empleo, Innovación y Comercio, offers specialized advice to SMEs and the self-employed to start or consolidate their presence in foreign markets before February 2nd.

 

Strategic support in the initial phase of internationalization

 

El Export Capacity Identification Service It stands as a fundamental pillar within the I Cantabria Internationalization Plan 2025-2028. The goal of Gobierno de Cantabria It is clear: to expand the base of exporting companies in the region and provide competitive tools to those who do not yet have a recurring foreign activity.

 

This program is specifically designed to SMEs y self-employed that operate without prior export activity or that make international sales purely occasionally. Through this support, an expert professional in global business analyzes the particular situation of each applicant to develop a individualized diagnosis.

 

The end result is the delivery of a realistic action planThis document allows Cantabrian companies to identify their strengths and weaknessesfacilitating informed decision-making to mitigate the risks inherent in opening new geographic markets.

 

Concept	Service Details
Application deadline	February 2
Strategic Framework	I Cantabria Internationalization Plan 2025-2028
Service cost	Free
Beneficiary profile	SMEs and self-employed individuals with little or no export experience
Processing channel	Help Portal SODERCAN

 

Export Cantabria Self-Assessment: Data Intelligence at the Service of Foreign Trade

 

In addition, the Cantabrian administration has launched the digital service Export Cantabria Self-DiagnosisThis is an online tool that allows companies to independently assess their readiness for international expansion, identifying destinations with the greatest commercial potential.

 

This platform stands out for its technical capabilities, as it processes real data from foreign trade under the following premises:

 

• Analysis of up to 8.000 TARIC/HS codes to 6 digits.
• Elimination of statistical secrecy regarding export flows for greater transparency.
• Identification of countries with export potential based on the specific profile of the company.
• Obtaining a "snapshot" of the business situation in the global context.

 

Both services aim to help companies reflect on "where they are and where they want to go," providing information on High value added for strategic planning in the international business ecosystem.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about export support in Cantabria

Who can request the export capacity identification service?

It is aimed at SMEs and self-employed people in Cantabria who do not have export activity or who do it only occasionally and wish to consolidate themselves in international markets.

What is the cost of these SODERCAN tools?

Both the Export Capacity Identification Service and the digital tool of Autodiagnóstico Export Cantabria They are completely free for regional companies.

What is the purpose of the Export Cantabria Self-Assessment?

It allows you to assess the level of readiness to export and uses code data. TARIC to objectively identify which markets offer the best opportunities for the company's product or service.