Who submits the application.
Business organisations and associations that promote the interests of SMEs. Companies take part in the organised activities.
Not a direct grant to an individual company
What can be funded.
Joint participation at international trade fairs, plus business delegations, matchmaking and B2B meetings abroad.
Participation of SMEs from S3 (Smart Specialisation) areas
Grant amount.
€50,000–1,000,000 per business support organisation project. Total allocation is €3 million.
At least 5 SMEs per event
Status and deadline.
Applications from 15 September 2026 to 30 December 2027, 14:00, or until funds are exhausted.
Open for applications
Eligible costs.
- Joint participation at international trade fairs, plus business delegations, matchmaking and B2B meetings abroad.
What to check before deciding.
- Not a direct grant to an individual company
- Costs, the project start and other aid must comply with the instrument's rules.
How we prepare the project.
First we check the activity, the size of linked enterprises, the location, the costs and the start date. Then we align the budget, own funds and the evidence this instrument requires.
During preparation we agree the responsible people, documents and deadlines. After approval we track procurement, costs, reporting and indicators. See how we manage implementation.
Eligibility check
activity, company size, location, start date
Budget and evidence
costs, own funding, evidence
Application
responsible people, documents, deadlines
Decision
the competent authority decides on the award
Implementation
procurement, costs, reports, indicators
Sources and review date.
Reviewed: October 2026. The current call, its amendments and the official documentation prevail.