{"id":52668,"date":"2026-06-09T08:08:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barcelonaexport.com\/programa-catalunya-exporta-accio\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T11:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T11:49:47","slug":"catalunya-exporta-programme-accio-smes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelonaexport.com\/en\/catalunya-exporta-programme-accio-smes\/","title":{"rendered":"Catalunya Exporta programme: the ACCI\u00d3 programme helping Catalan SMEs start exporting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the Catalunya Exporta programme by ACCI\u00d3: grants of up to \u20ac10,500, training and expert guidance to help your Catalan SME start exporting in 2026.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you run an SME in Catalonia and have been thinking about selling outside Spain, here&#8217;s some news worth your attention: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accio.gencat.cat\/es\/serveis\/internacionalitzacio\/comencar-a-exportar\/iniciacio-exportacio\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Catalunya Exporta programme by ACCI\u00d3<\/a>, the Ag\u00e8ncia per la Competitivitat de l&#8217;Empresa, is the most powerful public initiative currently available to help Catalan businesses make the leap into international markets. At Barcelona Export  we explain everything you need to know to make the most of this opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfWhat is the Catalunya Exporta programme?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Catalunya Exporta programme<\/strong> is a public-private initiative driven by the Government of the Generalitat de Catalunya through ACCI\u00d3. It runs for three years (2026\u20132028), has a budget of over \u20ac3 million and an ambitious goal: to help <strong>2,000 Catalan companies<\/strong> start exporting for the first time or consolidate their presence in foreign markets. It forms part of the Catalan Economy Internationalisation Strategy 2026\u20132030, which aims to reach 19,000 regular exporting companies across Catalonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Catalunya Exporta programme does not work alone. It is developed jointly by ACCI\u00d3 and a network of leading business organisations: the Consell General de Cambres de Catalunya, Foment del Treball Nacional, PIMEC, Secartys, TecnoCampus, Amec, the Fundaci\u00f3 Cecot Innovaci\u00f3, Texfor, FITEX, the Centre Metal\u00b7l\u00fargic and the AEGP. A coalition that guarantees broad sectoral coverage and genuine on-the-ground support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the Catalunya Exporta programme offer your business?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Catalunya Exporta programme<\/strong> is not just training: it is a complete roadmap that accompanies the company from the initial diagnosis through to the execution of the export plan. The main pillars are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Specialist training sessions<\/strong> Workshops and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accio.gencat.cat\/en\/serveis\/internacionalitzacio\/comencar-a-exportar\/iniciacio-exportacio\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sessions on international training<\/a>, export financing, building an export department, how to find international distributors, adapting your product to foreign markets and much more. Sessions are scheduled every two weeks, allowing businesses to keep pace without disrupting day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Personalised export diagnostic<\/strong> Each company receives an analysis of its real starting point: the product&#8217;s export potential, the most suitable markets, the optimal entry channel and the resources required. The outcome is an <strong>actionable initial plan<\/strong> with specific tasks, responsibilities and deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Access to ACCI\u00d3 tools and resources<\/strong> Participating companies gain access to ACCI\u00d3&#8217;s full service portfolio: market intelligence and opportunities, support for tariff barriers, resolution of international trade obstacles and, above all, the <strong>internationalisation vouchers<\/strong> described below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/barcelonaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1024x335.png\" alt=\"Catalunya Export Programme\" class=\"wp-image-52682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelonaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-1024x335.png 1024w, https:\/\/barcelonaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/barcelonaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/barcelonaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-500x164.png 500w, https:\/\/barcelonaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-800x262.png 800w, https:\/\/barcelonaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image.png 1119w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Catalunya Export Programme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ACCI\u00d3 Vouchers: direct funding to start exporting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within the Catalunya Exporta programme ecosystem, the ACCI\u00d3 Vouchers are the most direct funding instrument available to Catalan SMEs. The 2026 call \u2014 now open \u2014 offers two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accio.gencat.cat\/en\/serveis\/internacionalitzacio\/comencar-a-exportar\/cupons-accio-iniciacio-exportacio\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vouchers to start exporting<\/a>:<\/strong> up to <strong>\u20ac10,500<\/strong> grant (100% of the budget). Aimed at companies that do not yet export or whose foreign sales do not exceed 25% of turnover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vouchers for internationalisation plans:<\/strong> up to <strong>\u20ac8,000<\/strong> grant (100% of the budget). For companies with some export experience that want to structure and scale their strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In both cases, the voucher is redeemed with an <strong>ACCI\u00d3-<a href=\"https:\/\/barcelonaexport.com\/en\/internationalisation-services\/export-services\/cupons-accio-export-initiation\/\">accredited Internationalisation advisor<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 such as BarcelonaExport \u2014 who designs and executes the internationalisation project alongside the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basic requirements to access the vouchers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be an SME with operational headquarters in Catalonia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have invoiced a minimum of \u20ac250,000 in the previous financial year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a website in at least one foreign language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be up to date with tax and Social Security obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One important point: <strong>vouchers are awarded in strict chronological order of application<\/strong> and tend to run out within a few weeks of the call opening. In 2026 the call opened on 14 May. If you are reading this now, don&#8217;t leave it until tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why trust an accredited adviser like Isabel Garcia at BarcelonaExport?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with an <strong>ACCI\u00d3-accredited Internationalisation adviser<\/strong> makes a real difference. Not only because the voucher itself requires it, but because the export process \u2014 finding distributors, negotiating contracts, adapting to local regulations \u2014 has a steep learning curve that can prove very costly without expert guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At BarcelonaExport we have spent years supporting Catalan SMEs in their internationalisation journey: from market selection through to signing the first contract with an international distributor. Within the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/01WhLgbez20?si=XTmg01U8SaODv-zH\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Catalunya Exporta programme<\/a>, we can help you apply for the vouchers, design your export plan and execute every step with a proven methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The time to export is now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalonia is Spain&#8217;s leading exporting region, with over \u20ac74 billion in exports and a presence in more than 180 markets. Yet 42% of those exports are concentrated in large companies. The <strong>Catalunya Exporta programme<\/strong> exists precisely so that SMEs \u2014 the true engine of the Catalan economy \u2014 can also benefit from international growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your company has a strong product, productive capacity and a vision for the future, the <strong>Catalunya Exporta programme by ACCI\u00d3<\/strong> could be the catalyst you have been waiting for. The question is not whether you should export, but when you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to know whether your company can access the Catalunya Exporta programme and the 2026 ACCI\u00d3 Vouchers? 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