In the field of international business, more than 458 million euros have been mobilised in exports, through projects managed by ACCIÓ, which have enabled the creation of more than 1,300 jobs in Catalonia. In addition, more than 30 new Catalan subsidiaries have been set up abroad with the support of the new Multilocation grants.
Also in this area, and related to the digitization, the consolidation of the International eTrade program should be highlighted, in which 380 companies have received advice or financial support in order to take advantage of digital channels to expand international sales.
In 2023, the Technical Office on Internationalization Barriers has also played a relevant role: this one-stop shop has responded to almost 2,000 queries from companies encountering obstacles or doubts during their processes of expanding abroad.
Furthermore, in the field of technological transformation and disruption, ACCIÓ has mobilized €341 million of investment in private R&D. Likewise, support has been given to the realization of collaborative R&D projects, the transfer of knowledge between companies, technology centers, universities and other agents of innovation. In addition, SME access to innovation has also been facilitated and startups have been accompanied during their growth, consolidation and internationalization process.
In order to face the major current challenges of digitization and sustainability, ACCIÓ has given continuity to such successful programs as the ProACCIÓ 4.0 and the ProACCIÓ Green.