Some are not yet aware of it, but for Flemish companies looking to push their boundaries and expand their market reach, there is valuable support: the Grants for Digital International Commercial Business Communication.
This grant scheme is specifically designed to SMEs, business associations and chambers of commerce support in improving their international communication strategies.
By providing financial support for the development and translation of digital communication tools, the
FIT
aims to help Flemish companies expand their global reach and strengthen their competitiveness in international markets.
Even though this information can be found on the Internet, it is often still difficult to know where to start looking. Therefore, in this blog post we are going to clarify exactly what you need to know about this valuable grant and how we can help you with it.
For whom and why?
This grant is intended for SMEs, entrepreneurial organizations and (mixed) chambers of commerce that seek an improved international communication strategy. FIT financially supports the external development and translation of digital communication tools, such as multilingual websites or web shops, corporate videos and social media managed by external specialists.
What are the conditions?
To qualify for this grant, companies must meet some important conditions. They must have a Belgian company number, comply with social and tax laws and have not received financial support from other institutions or governments for the development or translation of their corporate communications. Use of the FIT logo is mandatory and external invoices must be at least half of the grant amount.
How much is the grant?
The standard grant is3,000 euros. For SMEs that have submitted fewer than 4 approved grant applications to FIT since September 2005, this amount can be as high as 4,500 euros. This provides significant financial support for companies looking to improve their international communications.
Application and receipt of grant
The application process is completely online through FIT’s secure page. The complete application form must be submitted no later than 7 calendar days prior to the initiative start date. FIT has streamlined the process to make it as easy as possible for applicants.
After your application is approved, you will receive the grant in your account within 4 weeks . This means you’ll quickly have the financial resources to help you create a professional video for your website or set up a targeted social media campaign. Investing in your international online presence has never been so easy and inexpensive! For more information about this grant and how you can benefit from it, visit the Flanders Investment & Trade website.
Find out how we can help you
If you are still looking for support in the development and translation of your corporate communications, you’ve come to the right place.
Thus, we have already helped several companies create multilingual websites and web shops, produce corporate videos and manage social media accounts.
Our approach aligns perfectly with the grant for digital international commercial business communications. By taking advantage of this grant, together we can develop valuable communication solutions that will help your business grow and expand your international reach.
Contact us today contact with us today to find out how we can help your company take advantage of this grant opportunity and make your business known internationally.
