Index of frequent questions
Preguntes freqüents
ACCIÓ brings you closer to your international strategic allies in Catalonia.
We don't always find our strategic allies right next door. Often that key supplier or customer that makes the difference lies beyond our borders. In these cases, why not bring them to Catalonia? The ACCIÓ International Partner Attraction service help you convince them to settle in our country.
The Foreign Trade and Investment Offices of Catalonia and the export service and international expansion offers you support, knowledge and the necessary contacts in the destination to boost your exports or to establish your company in the world's principal countries.
Internationalization and international business are the main growth engines for any company that wants to survive in today's world. Through this service, you have the opportunity to make your international business grow, diversify markets or make your implementation abroad effective to be closer to your international customers.
At ACCIÓ we put at your disposal the International Public Procurement Technical Office, which opens a one-stop window to help you tap into all the opportunities that public clients can offer you.
Our specialized consultants will help you in all areas concerning international tenders: from training and having the expertise to present the best technical offers, to the detection and access to opportunities; as well as in the resolution of specific inquiries.
ACCIÓ offers companies its Alternative Financing Recommender. Alternative business financing is a very established reality, having a multitude of options and specializations. There are so many, that finding the option that best suits your needs is the first important decision to be made.
The Alternative Financing Recommender will help you achieve it. In just 5 clicks, tell it what your needs are and it will suggest the solutions that best suit your industry, the situation of your company and the particularities of your project.
The New Business Opportunities Grants have a grant facility aimed at strategic and structural change projects and the implementation of the actions defined in a previous business plan.
To apply for these grants, a business plan must be submitted where the action to be implemented and the resources deemed necessary to guarantee the viability of the new business line are defined and analyzed.
Businesses abroad often have doubts and technical barriers in international trade to overcome, both at the source and the destination, which can put your company's growth abroad at risk.
ACCIÓ has a Technical Office of Barriers to Internationalization, where we offer a single window for solving queries about problems, procedures and international trade barriers that arise when importing, exporting or setting up in a new country.
If your company is an affiliate of a foreign parent established in Catalonia and you want to make the most of the advantages of the Catalan productive ecosystem, at ACCIÓ we can provide support and help you grow and reinvest to expand your presence in Catalonia. If you are thinking about new projects, we lend the support you need to find the best partners and provide tailored advice so that Catalonia becomes the best ally for your company.
The search engine for grants and services for companies is the major meeting point for the grants, subsidies, funding and services provided by the different administrations and organizations for companies and entrepreneurs located in Catalonia. Whether you want to start exporting, recruiting staff, creating a company, applying for European grant or undertaking research and innovation projects, this is the most comprehensive search engine for finding all the information you need.
ACCIÓ's Next Generation EU office is a service with the goal of publicizing the different business calls for the European Next Generation funds and encourage the participation of Catalan companies in strategic projects. ACCIÓ's EU Next Generation office has a team of specialized consultants in Barcelona and the Madrid Delegation.
The Multilocation - New Subsidiaries Abroad program will accompany you in the process of international expansion of your company through personalized support and financial aid of up to 30,000 euros to facilitate the opening of new subsidiaries abroad.
Getting established abroad through a subsidiary, branch or representative office is one of the biggest challenges for companies with an international vision but also a unique opportunity to become more competitive, take advantage of free trade agreements, stay close to our suppliers and increase our response capacity.
You can discover new international business opportunities for your company depending on the region of the world that interests you most, your sector of activity and the degree of difficulty represented by each country according to the Doing Business index. The Recommender is fed by the business opportunities that ACCIÓ detects in the main economic and business capitals around the world.
Discover the business opportunities that can open new paths for your company in just 3 clicks.
The ACCIÓ Coupons for Company Competitiveness offer a direct economic discount that can be exchanged for an expert service in internationalization, innovation, sustainability or new technologies.
These grants must be applied for through ACCIÓ-certified suppliers accredited.
Through the Public Office for the Transformation of the Mobility and Automotive Industries you have access to consulting and support to integrate fully into the new mobility industry and stay on top of all the financing and grant facilities available for the conversion of the automotive industry.
If you need support implementing these changes, you will find the answer at the Office for the Transformation of the Mobility and Automotive Industries. In addition, it can also help you access European projects aimed at this industry in coordination with ACCIÓ's Next Generation office.
The ACCIÓ internationalization consulting is the launch pad for your company.
Experience, knowledge and networks of contacts are key factors when it comes to wanting to increase your international sales by penetrating different markets around the world. And these three key factors are provided by ACCIÓ, with more than 30 years of business internationalization experience.
With the Internationalization consulting service, a team of professionals specialized in international expansion projects will advise you on different areas.
ACCIÓ provides a large number of grants and subsidies for Catalan companies. Learn more about the open calls for grants and accreditations to find out all the details of the current economic subsidies that will help you to move forward with your international expansion, innovation and transformation processes. You’ll also find information to enable you to register as a mentor, advisor or business support agent, among other options.