For the ambitious business owners, Malta Enterprise has designed programmes of assistance to help them expand into markets beyond our shores. These include training for those still new to this venture, financial assistance to invest in projects to position your business correctly for the targeted market as well as organised delegations and trade fair participation for the veteran enterprise that is ready to do business abroad.
Export
The growth of an economy is directly related to exports; for established economies exports are the most relevant factor of a successfully working industry. Most countries identify their economic strength through their export-performance.
Malta Enterprise is committed to facilitating the development of a strong exporting sector and to this end offers several incentives to assist local business promote their products and services in new markets via export and internationalisation.
Programme
Gateway to Export: This initiative aims to encourage micro and small enterprises assess whether they are ready to venture into new markets through their exports. Enterprises enrolled in this programme will earn the skills, know-how and confidence to excel in the international marketplace. http://www.maltaenterprise.com/gateway.aspx
Available Incentives
Trade Promotion
Part-financing for enterprises participating in trade events coordinated by Malta Enterprise or forming part of a contingent participating together in a particular trade fair.
SME Development Grant
Part-financing for enterprises when participating for the first time in an international business trade fair. The financing also covers costs for subcontracting external experts in relation to new development projects with the aim of developing and diversifying activities, penetrate new markets, increase competitiveness, develop new products and services, and consolidate their existing market share.
ERDF International Competitiveness
This competitive incentive supports enterprises when tapping into new international markets or to introduce a new service or product in an existing market. This will assist enterprises reduce their dependence on the local market and facilitate the exploration of inter-regional cooperation opportunities by reducing the risk involved in expanding into new markets.
Business Advisory Services
Subsidised consultancy to support a business’s particular needs for development.
Expert Advice
Experts can help companies identify and overcome obstacles to growth. The Expert Advice offered by Malta Enterprise can provide tailored advice, guidance and support, to help you in your preparation to become export ready. Our experts have a proven track record in business and will guarantee the confidentiality necessary when guiding your company on operational and strategic issues.
Programmes
Gateway to Export: This initiative aims to encourage micro and small enterprises assess whether they are ready to venture into new markets through their exports. Enterprises enrolled in this programme will earn the skills, know-how and confidence to excel in the international marketplace. http://www.maltaenterprise.com/gateway.aspx
Available Incentives
SME Development Grant
Part-financing for enterprises when subcontracting external experts in relation to new development projects with the aim of developing and diversifying activities, penetrate new markets, increase competitiveness, develop new products and services, and consolidate their existing market share.
Business Advisory Services
Subsidised consultancy to support a business’s particular needs for development.
Enterprise Europe
The Enterprise Europe Network is the largest network of contact points providing information and advice to EU companies on EU matters, in particular small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The network provides practical answers to specific questions in your language.
Malta’s desk for the Enterprise Europe Network is managed by Malta Enterprise. Further information on the network’s website.