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Get grants for trips to trade fairs and trade missions – support for international expansion

Are you an exhibitor at international trade fairs? You can apply for co-financing of projects comprising activities aimed at strengthening the export potential of SMEs on international markets, in particular through participation in the trade fair events indicated on the list of trade fair events at which national stands will be organised for the sector that the project falls within, and in outbound trade missions conducted on those markets, in order to promote the applicant’s product brand and the Polish Economy Brand – up to 50% of the costs of promoting your company on the global stage can be financed.

Important! Participation in trade fair and conference events must be consistent with the list of industries and events specified by the minister responsible for the economy (check the closed list of trade fair events).

The funds allocated for co-financing projects in this call amount to PLN 155 million. The level of co-financing is 50%, and no minimum or maximum project value has been set. The funds allocated for co-financing projects in this call amount to PLN 155 million. The level of co-financing is 50%, and no minimum or maximum project value has been set.

What can be financed?

  • Participation in trade fairs with a national stand as an exhibitor, including registration and an entry in the trade fair catalogue, stand rental/construction, and transport and accommodation for employees.
  • Participation in outbound trade missions in order to hold meetings with potential business partners, combined with the applicant’s participation in trade fairs as a visitor during the mission.
  • The costs of running promotional campaigns, e.g. advertising spots, electronic catalogues, SEO/SEM.

More information for exhibitors, as well as the list of industries and trade fair events, can be found on the website of our Partner – SENSE consulting.