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Competitiveness and Internationalisation

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The Basque Country has a long seafaring tradition. Its past, present and future are closely linked to the sea, which has provided the region with wealth, industrial development and culture.

Thanks to its ongoing investment in R&D&I and its ability to adapt to the requirements of the international market, the industry has maintained its strength and the Basque Country has become one of the few regions globally able to design, built and fit out a vessel with 95% local components and services.

The Basque maritime industry currently exports 80% of its production.

The BMF organises activities aimed at bolstering the competitiveness and internationalisation of the companies to expand their presence on the international market and its consolidation as a shipbuilding-maritime technological and industrial hub.

Objectives:

01. Foster the internationalisation of the companies.

  • Support and drive the participation of companies at international fairs (see Fair Calendar).
  • Run trade missions and exploratory trips on new markets.
  • Work on projects to support internationalisation and to set up international consortia.

02. Support diversification and access to new market niches.

  • Conduct market studies for segments and countries of interest.
  • Share information on market evolution and business opportunities.

03. Promote sources of funding and tax incentives.

  • Inform and support members in accessing R&D&I support, funding and investment programmes, and in commercial promotion.

Projects

Consortex Project

The Consortex - European Internationalisation Maritime Consortia project is part of the Interreg Atlantic Area programme
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