ICEX Next
Supports Spanish small businesses and startups with export-ready mentoring and internationalization grants.
ICEX Next is Spain's flagship SME export-promotion program, administered by ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones — a Spanish public entity under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise with operations in 196 countries. The program combines a direct grant with personalized advisory to help Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises and startups develop or deepen their international commercia…
Internationalization support for Spanish SMEs and startups, covering market research, export promotion, commercial network development, and specialized personnel costs up to €24,000 per beneficiary.
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