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Lump-Sum, Non-Reimbursable Grants for Exports to the United States: Here Is the Emilia-Romagna Region Call for Proposals – ERDF OP 2021-27 for SMEs

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The Emilia-Romagna Region has reopened the call for applications to support the internationalization of SMEs under the PR ERDF 2021-2027 (Action 1.3.2). An unmissable opportunity for companies looking to expand into foreign markets and increase their global competitiveness.

Businesses can access non-repayable grants per:

  • Participation in international trade fairs
  • Temporary Export Manager and Digital Export Manager
  • Consulting for international marketing and B2B/B2C business development
  • Market research and entry strategies

Refundable fee and method

The contribution is non-repayable grant, until:

  • 100% for International Trade Shows flat-rate reimbursement
  • 50-70% for specialized consulting and TEM/DEM services

The maximum contribution can reach up to €25.000 depending on the project. Expenses must be traceable and reported via the platform SPHINX 2020.

Key timelines:

  • Project launch: January 1, 2025
  • Deadline for design changes: November 30, 2025
  • Project completion and invoicing: December 31, 2025
  • Reporting deadline: April 30, 2026

Your company has plenty of time to plan a strategic expansion into international markets, but it is crucial to move now.

The current context: new tariffs and new challenges

With the introduction of new tariffs on exports to the United States announced by the Trump administration, Italian companies operating on the American market find themselves having to face new economic and logistical barriers. In this scenario, it is even more strategic rely on an experienced consulting firm that can:

  • Optimize costs and customs procedures
  • Identify alternative and more efficient entry routes
  • Use public funds to reduce the initial investment e maximize commercial return

Our support, step by step

With Link2America Inc., we provide SMEs with comprehensive support for:

  1. Analysis and strategylet's identify the most promising target markets for your products or services
  2. Designlet's build your internationalization plan together to submit for the call for proposals
  3. Operational development: we support you in carrying out the planned activities (trade fairs, consulting, DEM/TEM, etc.)
  4. Final reportingwe assist you in the crucial phase of document collection and reporting on the Sfinge2020 portal

📅 Documents required to submit the application:

  • Online form on SFINGE 2020
  • Technical project and activity description
  • Cost breakdown and schedule
  • Contracts and engagement letters (if already available)
  • Statements and attachments required by the call for applications

Eligible expenses:

Eligible expenses include:

  • Costs for specialized consulting
  • Expenses for participation in international fairs and events
  • Costs for the production of promotional materials and translations
  • Expenses for staff training

Why choose us

Thanks to our many years of experience between Italy and the United States, we can offer you:

  • A bilingual team expert in European project design and business development
  • Direct connections with business partners and certified consultants
  • Custom and tailored solutions for every business

For the United States, in particular, we are able to directly offer all the consulting services provided for in the call for bidsparticipation in international trade fairs, commercial contact research and management, legal and administrative support, local marketing, creation of promotional materials in English, certified translations, and sales staff training.

Don't miss this opportunity! Contact us today for a Free consultation and check if your company meets the requirements to participate.

Link2America Inc. – Your bridge to the USA and the world.

Contact us for more information or to receive support for submitting your applicationwe are by your side at every stage of the project.

You can directly schedule a free preliminary appointment (by phone or via Zoom)

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Or you can fill out the information questionnaire found at the following link to speed up the process.

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