Partnering in Business with Germany: Program seeks internationalization of SMEs in Germany
The initiative of the German government includes a visit to the Hanover Fair, individual business-to-business meetings, and group activities to strengthen trade and cultural exchange.
Small and medium-sized companies will be able to apply for a new version of the Partnering in Business with Germany program to participate in a training program on the development of commercial and international projects, and travel to Germany for three weeks to establish ties with potential partners in the European country.
"This initiative that we have been developing for several years with the German government has enabled nearly 300 companies to participate in a training and learning program with German business and institutional counterparts, generating collaboration links that significantly favor the commercial, cultural exchange and the adoption of good practices in terms of innovation and technological adoption," said Claudio Maggi, Manager of Territorial Development of Corfo.
REQUIREMENTS
The call, which is driven by the Ministry of Economy and Climate Action of Germany, along with the Ministry of Economy, Promotion and Tourism of Chile, under the coordination of GIZ and Corfo, will be open until Monday, December 2, 2024, at 3:00 pm at corfo.cl
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The requirements to apply are to have an advanced command of the English language and to present a project idea of commercial cooperation with a long-term vision. It is essential that the selected companies can offer a product or service that is on the market.
The participants will be responsible for covering the cost of the airfare Chile/Germany/Chile, as well as any additional cost if the beneficiary decides to extend their stay in Germany. The German ministry covers the cost of the training, the accommodation costs with half-board in Germany, group trips for company visits, transportation to meetings, and basic health, accident, and civil liability insurance.
PROGRAM MILESTONES.
There are four key phases in the development of the program. The first is an introductory workshop, followed by a training directed by a certified German training center. In it, participants strengthen their skills in business administration, commercial project development, and international relations.
Subsequently, a trip to Germany for three weeks is scheduled between March and April of next year.
- The schedule includes a visit to the Hannover International Fair, where the advanced manufacturing industry, digital ecosystems, energy and engineering participate.
- Business-to-business meetings and group activities are added.
- The last phase consists of the follow-up stage where participants work on their business projects.
It is important to remember that the application process will be open until Monday, December 2, 2024, at 15:00 hours on corfo.cl
