Zabaldu SPRI Program

Objetive

Industrial aid. Public support in the form of non-refundable subsidies to support current expenses related to the promotion to foreign markets of companies with a foreign turnover of less than 50% of the total.

Targeting

Basque SMEs. Startups will have differentiated treatment in eligible expenses and assessment of their internationalization projects.

Description

Non-repayable aid to boost the presence abroad of SMEs and Startups with less than 50% of exports
This program, endowed with 3M €, aims to help companies with little internationalization to increase their presence abroad and promote sustainable development throughout the internationalization process.

ZABALDU’s support takes the form of non-refundable grants aimed at helping to support the promotional and operational activity of Basque companies to improve their penetration and positioning in foreign markets. Thus, we help companies to overcome the difficulties when facing the challenge of internationalization by providing them with the necessary knowledge, tools and resources to carry out this process successfully.

The grants can reach up to 50% of the amount of the approved expenditure, with a maximum of 45,000 euros per company.

Zabaldu offers you
Up to 45,000 euros non-refundable per company

Start or consolidate the international strategy

Adapt products and services to global markets

Promotional actions and market research

Zabaldu helps you to

To hire external advice for the elaboration of the internationalization strategy.
To pay management expenses and fees for the registration of patents and trademarks in the country of destination.
Expenses of approvals required in the country of destination, as well as certifications before large clients abroad.
Expenses derived from the publication of scientific papers, only for emerging companies (startups).
Participate in international or state fairs with international character as an exhibitor.
Participate in congresses, specialized forums and international fairs as a visitor.
To cover transportation and lodging expenses in prospecting trips and reverse missions.
Prepare catalogs or posters, develop web pages and adaptation to the international market.
Create the necessary materials and contract advertising space in sectorial or digital media focused on the launch of the product/service.
Product presentations and temporary exhibitions in corners of commercial spaces in the country of destination.
Hiring public relations or communication agencies for the international launch.
Develop new virtual formats for international promotion.
Hiring external consultants to prepare sustainability reports that analyze the impact of the company in the destination country.

Rent and supplies expenses for the first year associated with foreign commercial and/or productive establishments.
Expenses associated with the selection process of people destined for foreign operations.
Operational or strategic consulting actions necessary to enter the markets.
Feasibility studies of potential implementation projects, incorporation expenses, consultancy for the preparation of business plans, due diligence and associated audits and other expenses necessary for the implementation in the first year.

Responsible address
Internationalization / Collaborating entity: BasqueTrade & Investment

Grant type

Resolution by competitive concurrence and distribution of the available budget based on the evaluation of the project according to weighted criteria. In case of extinction of funds, pro rata will be applied.