INOVAcija

Lead EXPORT

About the Project:

Project title: New approach to unleashing export capabilities in a local economy amidst uncertain conditions

Acronym: Lead EXPORT (03C0813)

Funding: Interreg Europe 2021–2027

Programme: Interreg Europe Territorial Cooperation Programme 2021–2027

Lead Partner: Podkarpackie Region (Poland)

Project Partners:

• Aalborg Municipality (Denmark)
• INOVAcija (Croatia)
• Rzeszow Regional Development Agency (Poland)
• MGFÜ Public Benefit Non-profit Ltd (Hungary)
• Munster Technological University (Ireland)
• Autonomous Region of Sardinia (Italy)
• Region of Crete (Greece)
• Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State (Military) Administration (Ukraine)
• Provincial Secretariat for Regional Development,
  Interregional Cooperation and Local Self-Government (Serbia)

Associated Partner: Zadar County

Implementation period: 1 May 2024 – 31 July 2029

Total project value: €2,009,084.00

Funding rate: 80% co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the Interreg Europe Territorial Cooperation Programme

General Objective of the Project:

The project aims to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by improving their export capabilities, thereby increasing the sale of products and services in foreign markets.
It seeks to operate at an interregional level by improving policy instruments that support the expansion of export opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
The focus is on strengthening local companies through the development of export support mechanisms in the regions of Denmark, Italy, Greece, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Ukraine, and Serbia — contributing to economic growth and higher living standards within the European Union.

Specific Objectives:

Interregional exchange of knowledge and experience

• Promote cooperation among policymakers, practitioners, the private sector, and educational institutions.
• Facilitate mutual learning and joint policy development.

Capacity building and integration of good practices

• Identify and exchange successful approaches among participating regions.
• Strengthen local enterprises through improved operational efficiency and expansion into new markets.

Monitoring and evaluation of impacts

• Systematically assess the effects of policy improvements and implemented solutions.

Innovative Aspects of the Project:

Collaboration and good practice exchange platform

• Establish a digital space for knowledge transfer, networking, and export strategy development.

Capacity strengthening of export support institutions

• Enhance staff skills and institutional efficiency in delivering export-related services.

Use of research tools for defining regional export products

• Improve identification and promotion of products with export potential, leading to increased trade flows.

Connecting tradition with advanced technologies

• Combine local business values with modern digital solutions to foster competitive export growth.

More information about the programme and project:
🔗 https://www.interregeurope.eu/lead-export