Do you want to present your company’s innovative solutions to an international audience and meet potential partners, clients and investors? Learn about the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0, powered by the European Innovation Council Business Acceleration Services (EIC BAS), and discover how the EIC can help you showcase your work at relevant international trade fairs and expand to new markets.
After a rigorous open call selection process, a total of 15 companies supported by ITF 3.0 are participating in world-class trade fairs, representing innovative ideas that are relevant to the future of different sectors such as BioTech and Pharma, Health and Medical Care, Clean Tech Environment and Energy, and New technologies & Industrial technologies. By providing access to mentorship and pre-departure support, the programme ensures that the selected candidates are trained to successfully pitch their products and services at the EIC/EU Pavilion of the trade fair. Beyond international visibility, this experience also brings them:
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New high quality leads, including partnerships and business opportunities
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New business connections with leading entrepreneurs in the industry and top business mentors
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Credibility, for showcasing their work under the EIC brand
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Opportunities to attend workshops and training sessions with market experts
This year, after joining the programme and showcasing at MEDICA 2022, STAB VIDA shared their sucess story with the EIC:
“We were able to establish leads in various countries, including Mexico and India. Furthermore, we identified new distributors to expand our presence into other countries, such as Brazil and the Maghreb region”, said Helena Gonçalves, Project Manager at STAB VIDA.
The company is currently present at the BIO International Convention, a relevant biotechnology event, to expand even more their business prospects and try different markets.
EIC beneficiary CINFO emphasised the exceptional opportunities provided by the Mobile World Congress (26 – 29 February 2024, in Barcelona) to network with industry leaders, showcase their innovative products, and gain visibility among Europe's most pioneering companies:
“MWC is the hub where key market players converge, enabling us to connect, strengthen relationships, and present the latest advancements in our automated streaming and OTT products within just one week. Exhibiting at the European pavilion alongside Europe's most innovative companies significantly enhances our visibility”, stated Antonio del Corral, CEO of CINFO.
For companies like CINFO and STAB VIDA, the EIC support has helped to create new business connections and gain significant visibility. Nonetheless, the international exposure gained during the trade fairs is also due to the success of these renowned events, with which the EIC continues to establish successful partnerships. Read more about the fruitful collaboration between the EIC and the trade fair organisers.
Want to discover how the EIC ITF Programme 3.0 is implemented?
Follow this week’s BIO International Convention (3 – 6 June 2024) in San Diego through the hashtag #EUatBIO2024 and discover the 15 EIC backed companies showcasing their innovations at the European Pavilion.
About the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0
The EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0 supports the internationalisation of European SMEs, scaleups and startups, building on the success of its predecessor, the EIC Overseas Trade Fairs Programme (OTF) 2.0.
If you’re interested in knowing more about the programme and our open calls, please visit our page in the EIC Community.
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DISCLAIMER: This information is provided in the interest of knowledge sharing and should not be interpreted as the official view of the European Commission, or any other organisation.