Of this amount, €6.6 million has been earmarked for projects in the Central and Western Lithuania regions, while €6.3 million has been set aside for the Capital Region. Activities such as presenting SME products at international exhibitions and certification are being funded in both regions, while in the Central and Western Lithuania region, the costs of purchasing e-marketing services and export manager salaries are also being funded.
'Exports are one of the main drivers of the Lithuanian economy. In the current context of constantly changing international markets, it is important to give our businesses the opportunity to operate with greater certainty, enabling them to plan their expansion, seek new markets and strengthen ties with partners abroad,' said EIMIN Minister Lukas Savickas.
Applications can be submitted by all SMEs in the Central and Western Lithuania regions and by SMEs operating in the high-value-added and defence and security industries in the Capital Region. The maximum funding available is €100,000 for projects in Central and Western Lithuania and €150,000 for projects in the Capital Region. Funding intensity is up to 50% of eligible costs.
The call is administered by the Innovation Agency. Applications can be submitted until 21 October 2025.
