1.1 International Cooperation Scheme
International Events (Exhibitions, Trade Fairs etc.) approved under International Cooperation (IC) Scheme for the year 2024-25. Click here
Final CBFTE Component of IC Scheme
| Related Scheme | International Cooperation Scheme |
| Description | Sub Component-I: Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) Following activities are covered: i.Participation (as exhibitors) of MSME delegations of industry associations and government organisations, involved in promotion of MSMEs, in international exhibitions, trade fairs and buyer-seller meets in foreign countries for exploring potential markets for exports, seeking joint ventures, awareness about latest technologies, etc. (Physical & Virtual) ii. Organising international conferences/summits/workshops/seminars in India on themes relevant to MSMEs by the Industry Associations and Government organizations. (Physical & Virtual) iii. Organising Mega international exhibitions/fairs/buyer-seller meets, conferences/summits/ workshops/ seminars in abroad by Ministry of MSME, its organizations solely or in partnership with industry associations for promotion of MSME sector. (Physical & Virtual) iv. Participation of Ministry led Industrial delegations to International Exhibitions/Fairs/Conferences in foreign countries. Sub-Component-II: Capacity Building of First Time Exporters (CBFTE) (PFD attached) i. Reimbursement of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate charges/ Fees paid by the first-time MSE exporters for registration with EPCs. ii. Reimbursement of export insurance premium paid by MSEs. iii. Reimbursement of fee paid on Testing & Quality Certification acquired by MSEs to export products. This will encourage MSEs to produce and offer products and services of international standards for the export markets. |
| Nature of assistance | IC Scheme provides financial assistance on reimbursement basis for airfare, space rent, freight charges, advertisement & publicity charges, entry/registration fee, registration-cum-membership certificate charge/fee, export insurance premium on reimbursement basis. |
| Who can apply? | Government Institutions, Registered Industry Associations, Export Promotion Councils associated with promotion and development of MSME sector. |
| How to apply? | Applications for availing financial assistance are invited on IC Scheme portal i.e. https://ic.msme.gov.in |
| FAQs | FAQs regarding CBFTE Component> |
| Whom to contact | Under Secretary (IC), M/o MSME Ph: 011-23063219, Email : neelam[dot]sharma25[at]nic[dot]in |
| Download Scheme Guidelines (English) | |
1.2. Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme (P&MS)
| Related Scheme | Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme (P&MS) |
| Description | The Procurement and Marketing support Scheme would cover the following activities: • To encourage Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) to develop domestic markets and promotion of new market access initiatives. • To facilitate market linkages for effective implementation of Public Procurement Policy for MSEs Order of 2012. • To educate MSMEs on various facets of business development. • To create an overall awareness about trade fairs, latest market technique and other such related topics etc. |
| Nature of assistance | |
| Who can apply? | Individual Manufacturing/Service MSEs. |
| How to apply? | Eligible MSEs may submit their application online or system in place. |
| Whom to contact | Joint Development Commissioner, O/o DC, MSME Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Tel.: 011- 23061091 Email: mandeepkaur[at]ias[dot]nic[dot]in |
| Download Scheme Guidelines | |
