Sector-based internationalisation

The Catalan Wines service in the United States is opening its call for participation every July, with the goal of supporting Catalan wineries and cava producers that want to sell their products in the United States. In addition to providing individualized guidance, Catalan Wines organizes two showrooms for importers, distributors, points of sale, and others in the wine industry to taste your wines.

Are you in? The service is open to all Catalan wineries and offers a unique opportunity to introduce your wine to potential buyers in the country. 

What will it cost for me to participate?

• The participation fee is 450 euros.
• ACCIÓ subsidizes 62.5% of other expenses such as venue rentals, materials and printing of brochures.
• The costs of accommodation, flights and meals are subsidized by grants for the promotion of wine products in other countries. The next call for participation will open in August to cover next year’s initiatives.

Want to participate? Contact us!

Did you know that the United States is the world's number one wine importer? Catalan Wines USA is the leading event for Catalan wines in the United States. The service was created in 2010 and has already organized fourty professional wine tastings around the country with wineries from all Catalan designations of origin.

The International Food Retail Expansion service consists of two major work stages:

• Product validation and market entry strategy: In this first stage, the company will receive customized information on competitors, operation, or the key certifications it needs. Moreover, the product will be tested with local consumers to analyze its potential and possible adaptations.
• Contact with buyers: A list of potential local buyers will be drawn up for each company, chosen according to the company's profile and potential, in order to exploit potential business relationships.

This service relies on the collaboration of professionals and specialized companies in each country and on the support of ACCIÓ's Foreign Offices.

Would you like to apply for the service? Want more info? Contact us!

The International Social Economy service, which has no cost to the company*, features a series of actions that will be defined based on the specific needs of each beneficiary company, which may include:

• Identification and selection of the most appropriate marketing channels.
• Preparation of market studies for product suitability.
• Search for distributors and partners in the new market.
• Detection of end customers.
• Selection of the personnel at destination.
• Support and accompaniment in the processes of accessing European (EU) and multilateral (IDB/World Bank) financing to increase competitiveness at an international level.
• Implementation abroad.

Places are limited and each company will enjoy a maximum of 120 hours of consulting.

If you need prior advice to choose the best destination for your products or services, ACCIÓ will help you prioritize the markets with the greatest potential. Contact us to find out all the details!

*The service is subsidized by the Department of Business and Employment —through ACCIÓ— and the General Directorate of Social and Solidarity Economy and Cooperatives.

The service is addressed to social economy and charitable enterprises with establishments operating in Catalonia*: cooperatives, foundations and associations of the third social sector with economic activity, labor associations, mutual societies, insertion companies, special work centers and agricultural transformation organizations.

Applicant companies will have products or services consolidated in the market and be in a position to initiate an internationalization project.

*With the exception of cooperatives, social economy enterprises must have a democratic governance implementation and work plan.

If the American dream is one of your future projects, it's yours now. The Startup Launchpad service begins by looking at the United States and offers a consultation with local experts in the country to analyze your needs and the best access strategy.

The service consists of the following structure:

• Starting shot: The service begins with a strategic meeting with the team of ACCIÓ Foreign Office in Miami to learn about the needs and objectives of the company in the country.
• Customized work plan: The company will have 6 virtual customized consulting sessions with local experts who specialize in its sector. This phase, with a maximum duration of 3 months, will allow the company to validate its strategy, refine the approach and prepare the marketing process.
• Closing meeting and report: To close out the project, the startup will receive a report with the knowledge and key conclusions to establish the foundations for success in the country.
• Your team in Miami: This service also includes expert support from the Miami Foreign Office to guide you strategically in each phase of expansion.

Expand your startup in the United States, request the Startup Launchpad service!

If you are already marketing your product or service domestically with your startup and are planning to take the leap overseas in the next 18 months, the Startup Launchpad service is for you. You will need the right dedication, budget and team to deploy your international expansion strategy. You will also need for your company to form part of the Directory of startups in Catalonia. If you still haven't, join now!

Make the leap to the United States, request the Startup Launchpad service!