Internationalisation services for companies
Cupons d’ACCIÓ for export initiation
Apply with us for the Cupons d’ACCIÓ for export initiation to have a qualified export department with a grant of €8,000.
With the Export Manager service you will have an experienced international consultant with a command of the native language of the market you wish to open, prospecting for your company for several months.
Cupons d’ACCIÓ for export initiation
ACCIÓ is the agency for the competitiveness of the Catalan goverment, among its services and aids are the Cupons d’ACCIÓ for Export Initiation, which aim to help small and medium enterprises to take firm steps towards international expansion.
With a 100% subsidy of up to €8,000 for consultancy services, you can hire our Export Manager service and start generating business opportunities in international markets. The director of Barcelona Export, Isabel Garcia, is an accredited advisor specialised in the area of Internationalisation by ACCIÓ and has accompanied dozens of companies to successfully face their international challenges.
She is an experienced international consultant with a mastery of the native language of the market you wish to open, prospecting for your company for several months.
Isabel Garcia, persona asesora acreditada por Acció
Barcelona Export will also help you in the whole administrative process, from the preparation of the documentation for the grant application to the final justification to obtain the reimbursement of the amount.
How do I apply for Cupons d’ACCIÓ export initiation?
Normally ACCIÓ opens the call for applications every year at the beginning of May; from the opening date, companies can apply for aid by submitting an application form, a technical report and other documents. The grants are awarded in order of receipt of applications, so it is a non-competitive process and we must be quick to obtain the subsidy.
Barcelona Export will help you with the whole process: we will prepare the compulsory technical report personalised for your company and we will help you to submit the form and the application through the Generalitat’s company channel. From there, we will wait for the final resolution from ACCIÓ and then we will get to work.
Given that the budget usually runs out quickly, we advise you to contact us as soon as possible in order to have all the documentation ready before the call for applications opens.
Which companies can apply for the Cupons d’ACCIÓ for Export Initiation?
These Cupons are aimed at small and medium-sized companies, i.e. companies with a turnover in the year prior to applying for the coupon of between 100,000 and 50 million euros and with fewer than 250 employees. In addition, the export volume may not exceed 25% of the total turnover. The main conditions that companies must meet to receive this aid are:
- Turnover: Have a minimum turnover of 100,000 euros and a maximum of 50 million euros (or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding 43 million euros).
- Employees: Less than 250 people employed.
- Export volume of less than 25% of turnover in the previous year.
- Tax obligations: No debts with the Tax Authorities, Social Security, ACCIÓ or its subsidiaries.
- Compatibility of de minimis aid: the de minimis aid cannot have exceeded 200,000 euros in a period of 3 fiscal years.
- Gender equality plan in companies with more than 50 employees.
- Plan against sexual harassment in the company when the company has more than 25 employees.
- To have an occupational risk protection plan for its staff.
- Not having a contractual relationship with the consultant to facilitate the transparency processes of public resources.
- Not having applied for the export initiation Cupó d’ACCIÓ the previous year: no company may apply for this aid for two years.
- Advance payment of the service to the consultant: the company must have paid the consultant the cost of the programme during its development, before submitting the final report in order to receive reimbursement from ACCIÓ.
- 21 months are available for the advisor to carry out the export action. The schedule is agreed between the company and the advisor.
- Minimum investment of 80% of the amount of the grant: the maximum amount is 8,000 euros and a minimum of 80% of the amount requested may be used.
What tasks will we perform as Export Manager during the implementation of the Cupons d’ACCIÓ for Export Initiation?
1. Market Research:
We will carry out international prospective actions, identifying business opportunities and detecting possible entry barriers. We will also study the need to adapt products or services to the culture of the country and we will monitor the movements of competition and demand.
2. Definition of the international commercial strategy:
We will design and define the export strategy, covering the prioritisation of target markets, selection of exportable products and services, pricing in different markets, logistics, selection of payment methods and risk management.
3. Adaptation to regulations and standards:
We will ensure that the company is aware of the regulations of each market and the need to have the necessary certifications, coordinating with the quality department.
4. Negotiation and commercial relations:
We will negotiate commercial collaborations with purchasing centres, chains, franchises, distributors, commercial agents or end customers.
5. Promotion and marketing:
We will design marketing strategies and actions in international markets, such as participation in trade fairs or professional social networks, among others.
6. Management, reporting and analysis:
We will monitor and manage the usual operations of the department, such as the exchange of budgets and orders. We will write reports and justify the deviations from the objectives set in your commercial strategy.
Are you interested in applying for the Cupons d’ACCIÓ for Export Initiation? Contact us
If you want to take advantage of the opportunity to start or consolidate your international sales and you need help with the administrative procedures to apply for the subsidy, contact us and leave it in our hands.
Fill in the form and we will contact you as soon as a new call for Cupons d’ACCIÓ for Export Initiation opens.
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