Who is the main target of the grant?
The grant may be applied for by a foundation or non-profit organisation that brings together companies operating in the conference sector on an activity-based basis and that:
- Has been registered in Estonia for at least three years prior to the date of submission of the application
- Has at least 30 members
- Offers membership that is open and non-discriminatory to all companies in the sector and other legal persons related to the field
- Is a member of at least one international association in the conference sector
What can the grant be used for?
The grant can be used for:
- Building the reputation and increasing the international awareness of Estonia as a conference destination and promoting Estonia’s conference opportunities
- Organising events that introduce the conference tourism sector and raise awareness of it
- International communication and the development of Estonia’s image as a conference destination, including content marketing in international conference-industry media outlets, social media, and websites
- Creating and updating marketing materials, including the production of audiovisual materials that introduce conference venues in Estonia
- Joining international organisations in the conference tourism sector and carrying out activities related to membership in order to promote international cooperation
- Representing Estonia at international networking events and conference and business tourism trade fairs
- Organising familiarisation visits to Estonia for international conference and corporate event organisers
- Maintaining and updating a database of international conference organisers
- Providing consultancy, training, and awareness-raising activities for Estonian conference organisers
- Bidding for the right to host international conferences and marketing the conference bidding service
What will change as a result of the grant?
The economic impact of the conference sector will increase
Estonia’s position in the ICCA ranking will improve
The share of overnight stays by foreign business travellers will increase
Assistance for applicant
Read more about the terms and conditions of the grant in the grant regulation:
Read more about applying grant in Estonian here
The application can be compiled and submitted in the online E-toetus environment
Grant can be applied only in Estonian language.
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