SICE – SME Internationalisation – Individual Operations

This programme supports individual investment operations promoted by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on strengthening internationalisation capabilities. The objective is to foster business model internationalisation through the adoption of more advanced commercial and organisational strategies, increasing SMEs’ competitiveness and their ability to integrate into global value chains.

Eligible operations include actions aimed at developing international presence, market knowledge, and organisational capabilities, particularly those that contribute to sustainable international growth. Supported actions include, but are not limited to:

a) Knowledge of external markets, including participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions;

b) Prospecting and presence in international markets, including customer acquisition initiatives and reverse trade missions;

c) International marketing and promotional activities, including the use of web-based tools and digital platforms;

d) Online presence development and e-commerce solutions;

e) Creation, development, and international promotion of brands;

f) Organisational innovation related to commercial practices or external relations;

g) Quality enhancement and specific certification required for external markets.