Internationalisation Strategy for SMEs Grant Scheme

Janice Galea

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4 November, 2025

Ready to Take your Business Global?

The Internationalisation Strategy for SMEs Grant Scheme is designed to help Maltese businesses explore new markets and prepare a strong, data-driven plan for international expansion.

With funding of up to €20,000, this scheme supports you in developing a tailored market entry strategy that sets your business up for success abroad.

What the Grant Supports

The scheme is designed to help businesses prepare a well-planned and strategic approach to internationalisation through two key phases:

Part 1: Studying opportunities abroad

This phase focuses on collecting insights, evaluating market viability, and identifying the most promising opportunities for expansion.

Part 2: Strategy for elected country/countries

Build on your research by developing a targeted, country-specific market entry strategy to ensure successful expansion.

Funding details

Maximum funding of up to €20,000 per undertaking, with part 1 capped at €10,000.
The aid intensity is determined by the size of the entity:
- Micro and Small start-ups (up to 5 years following registration): 60%
- Micro and Small Enterprises (over 5 years following registration) and Medium-sized : 50%

How can we help?

As a registered service provider under this scheme, DFK Malta Tax & Consultancy can support your business every step of the way:

Preparing and submitting your application
Conducting market research and analysis
Developing your internationalisation strategy
Managing reporting and reimbursement claims

Next steps

Take your first step towards international growth today. Get in touch with our team to learn how we can help you access funding and prepare a successful strategy for your global expansion.

*The objective of this summary is to outline the principal elements of the rules being summarised herein. Accordingly, it is not intended to be provided by way of comprehensive and definitive advice. Readers should seek professional advice by contacting DFK Malta Tax & Consultancy Limited before acting upon any information included in this article.

Key Contacts

Daniel Borg

Director - Accounting & Advisory

daniel.borg@dfkmalta.com

Mark Baldacchino

Accounting & Advisory Assistant Manager

mark.baldacchino@dfkmalta.com