Support for promotion of internationalisation of professional associations
We leverage the international activities of professional associations to improve the competitiveness of Estonian enterprises and promote the knowledge-intensive development of the economy.
The application process has closed.
The call for proposals was open from 9:00 on 09.07.2025 until 16:00 on 29.09.2025.
Maximum grant
150 000
Self-financing
at least 50%
Total grant amount
2 000 000
Status
Closed
Who is the grant intended for?
- A foundation, non-profit association or commercial undertaking registered in Estonia that represents project beneficiaries on the basis of areas of activity may apply for support
- The applicant must have been registered at least one year prior to the date of application
- At least 10 benefitting enterprises participate in the project if at least one of the target markets is a country of the European Economic Area, Switzerland or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
If at least one of the target markets is a distant market, then at least 8 project beneficiaries
What qualifies for the support?
- Recruitment and use of an employee with business development competency based on the area of activity or the target market
- Carrying out mapping, research and analyses that support the implementation of the target markets strategy
- Development of roadmaps, concepts and value propositions based on the area of activity or the target market
- Commissioning the expertise, advice and marketing and communication support needed to achieve the project’s objectives
- Organising and participating in events and fairs related to the project’s objectives
- Project management of the above activities
- Activities in the project can be carried out in up to 3 target markets
What will change in the companies of the project participants?
International sales revenue will increase
International competitiveness will increase
Awareness of target markets with growth potential for the sector 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
Grant can be applied only in Estonian language.
Find more information about the previous projects and the grants they received here:
