Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Related scheme: International Cooperation
Description
The scheme covers the following activities:
(a) Deputation of MSME business delegations to other countries for exploring new areas of technology infusion/upgradation, facilitating joint ventures, improving markets for MSMEs products, foreign collaborations, etc.
(b) Participation by Indian MSMEs in international exhibitions, trade fairs and buyer-seller meets in foreign countries as well as in India, in which there is international participation.
(c) Holding international conferences and seminars on topics and themes of interest to MSMEs.
Nature of assistance
IC scheme provides financial assistance of up to 95% of airfare and space rent for entrepreneurs. Assistance is provided on the basis of size and type of the enterprise. It also provides assistance for common expenses of delegations like freight & insurance, local transport, secretarial/communication services, printing of common catalogues, etc.
Who can apply
(a) State/Central Government Organisations;
(b) Industry/EnterpriseAssociations; and
(c) Registered Societies/Trusts and Organisations associated with promotion and development of MSMEs
How to apply
Apply online, or applications can be sent for financial assistance in the prescribed form to the Director (International Cooperation), Ministry of MSME, Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 011
Source: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME)