Yeongdeungpo-gu Supports Small and Medium Enterprises in Overseas Expansion

Yeongdeungpo-gu Supports Small and Medium Enterprises' Overseas Expansion…Recruiting Companies for Overseas Market Development Team

Recruiting 10 Local SMEs by July 25

Dispatch to Two Countries Including the United Arab Emirates from October 11 to 17 for 5 Nights and 7 Days

Support Includes Buyer Consultations, Interpretation Services…Strengthening SMEs' Global Competitiveness

Counseling scene in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last year

Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it is recruiting 10 local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the 2023 Yeongdeungpo-gu Overseas Market Development Team to help open overseas market channels and strengthen export competitiveness.

The dispatch period for the overseas market development team is from October 11 to 17, lasting 5 nights and 7 days. The dispatched countries include the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and one other country. The second country will be decided after confirming participating companies, considering the export items of the SMEs. Additionally, the dispatch schedule, countries, and implementation methods may change depending on circumstances.

The target participants are local SMEs registered as businesses that possess excellent exportable products such as cosmetics, consumer goods, machinery and equipment, and medical devices. The final announcement of participating companies is scheduled for August 18.

Participating companies will receive support for market research, buyer consultations, interpretation services, group transportation, rental fees for consultation venues, and other matters related to the local consultation meetings. However, travel insurance, airfare, and local accommodation expenses must be borne individually by the participating companies.

Companies wishing to participate can apply by visiting the Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Regional Economy Division Commerce Support Team or by emailing the person in charge from July 12 until 6 p.m. on July 25. Required documents include ▲application form ▲detailed list of consultation items ▲consent form for collection, provision, and use of personal (credit) information ▲business participation pledge ▲copy of business registration certificate (issued within the last 3 months).

Additionally, if available, copies of intellectual property rights and overseas certification certificates, as well as company certification copies, can be submitted together.

The announcement and application form can be downloaded from the Yeongdeungpo-gu Office website under ‘Our District News,’ and for further details, please refer to the announcement or contact the Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Regional Economy Division.

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “This dispatch of the overseas market development team is an opportunity to strengthen the global competitiveness of local SMEs,” adding, “We expect it to efficiently open sales channels for promising export products and contribute to job creation and revitalization of the local economy.”

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