Prim'Export
The scheme can fund consultancy, studies, prospecting and certain international commercial actions when they are part of a well-argued strategy. The project must bring added value for Réunion; importing or sourcing without a sufficient link to local development is excluded.
A business in Réunion that wants to test an overseas market, find distributors or take part in a trade fair often has to pay for specific services before its first sales. Prim’Export supports the individual internationalisation efforts of very small businesses and SMEs in Réunion, with attention to creating lasting business flows and local economic benefits.
Funded by Région Réunion
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Who can apply
Very small businesses and SMEs legally established in Réunion, employing fewer than 250 people and with annual turnover below €50 million or a balance sheet total not exceeding €43 million. The business must be entered in the legal register, financially sound and up to date with its tax, social security, environmental and health obligations.
Eligibility conditions
The internationalisation effort must be individual, well argued and linked to the business’s development. Projects with no direct link to added value in Réunion and sourcing or import activities are notably excluded. The Region examines the expected impact on activity, jobs, new markets and diversification.
What the scheme covers
The operations listed include tailored market studies, expert diagnoses, prospecting missions with business meetings, individual participation in trade fairs, follow-up of qualified contacts and negotiations, certain legal services linked to commercial contracts, and adapting communication materials or packaging.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates a rate of 50% of the eligible cost base excluding VAT, with a cap of €1,000 per operator, which can be raised to €5,000 by derogation for a significant export project. The regional intervention framework is the reference for confirming the cost base, caps, derogation conditions and current terms.
How to apply
Build an export programme with a target market, customers sought, timetable, budget, providers and expected benefits. Consult the intervention framework and the application form on the Réunion Region’s website, then contact the Internationalisation department to check eligibility and how costs are treated. Official source: https://www.regionreunion.com/aides-services/article/prim-export
Timeline
The regional page was updated on 12 February 2025 and refers to an intervention framework and an application form. Opening dates and available funds must be confirmed with the Internationalisation department.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Réunion
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
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- Funding rate
- 50%
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- Geographic scope
- La Réunion
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from Prim’Export?
Very small businesses and SMEs legally established in Réunion, subject to conditions on headcount, turnover or balance sheet and administrative and financial situation.
Which costs are covered?
Market studies, consultancy, prospecting, trade fairs and certain commercial or communication services linked to internationalisation.
What cap applies?
The catalogue mentions 50% of the cost base excluding VAT, capped at €1,000 per operator, with a possible derogation up to €5,000 for certain significant projects; confirm the current scale.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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