Startup-relevant scheme · Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
International Cooperation Scheme
No change found in Oct 2026 checks; terms as per the June 2026 playbook. Confirm the current call/window on the official link before applying.
- Amount
- Varies
- Type of support
- Market Access, Grant
- Best for
- Market Access & IP
- Who can apply
- MSMEs, Incubators & institutions
The International Cooperation Scheme helps MSMEs explore export markets by supporting their participation in international trade fairs, exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, and other activities that build global market access.
Who can apply?
- MSMEs, State/Central Government Organizations/Institutions and Registered Industry/Enterprise Associations etc.
What do you get?
- The scheme provides financial assistance on reimbursement to beneficiaries.
- The Scheme has envisaged three components to provide support: ‘Market Development Assistance’ and ‘Capacity Building of First Time Exporters (CBFTE)’, and Framework for International Market Intelligence Dissemination (IMID).
- The ‘Capacity Building of First Time Exporters (CBFTE)’ component of the Scheme provides reimbursement to new Micro & Small Enterprises (MSE) exporters for costs incurred on certain defined exports.
How to apply
Applications can be made through the portal https://ic.msme.gov.in/IC_APP/IC_Welcome.aspx
Objectives
This scheme aims to support MSMEs in entering the international market, by providing them opportunity to participate in international exhibitions, fair, buyer-seller market abroad. Incentives/reimbursements are offered to MSMEs for support. The objective of the Scheme is to provide opportunities to MSMEs to continuously update themselves to meet the challenges emerging out of changes in technology, changes in demand, emergence of new markets, etc.
Key links
- Website ic.msme.gov.in
Deadlines, amounts and windows change. Check the official portal before you apply.
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