Hauts-de-France Export and International Business Volunteer Programme
The programme covers several levers rather than a single aid: trade fairs and prospecting missions, export support and support for certain VIE projects, including time-shared VIEs depending on the schemes available. The coverage rules vary by strand and operator.
An SME that wants to sell abroad has to invest in prospecting, trade fairs and sometimes recruiting a dedicated export resource before generating sales. The Hauts-de-France Export programme combines collective prospecting actions with support for a commercial presence abroad, including certain schemes linked to the International Volunteer in Business (VIE).
Funded by Région Hauts-de-France
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Who can apply
The catalogue notably targets craft SMEs, SMEs, SMIs, mid-caps and start-ups in Hauts-de-France. The relevant strand depends on export maturity, the target market, the planned action and the type of VIE.
Eligibility conditions
The action must be part of a coherent internationalisation project. Costs must correspond to the chosen strand and the reviewing partner’s rules. Check the conditions linked to business size, trade fair location, the VIE assignment, providers and the application timetable.
What the scheme covers
Taking part in certain international trade fairs of the France Export Programme, prospecting missions, commercial support, recruiting and coaching a VIE for a 12- to 24-month assignment. The Region has also documented the time-shared VIE to make an export resource more accessible to businesses that cannot use one full-time on their own.
Amount and funding terms
The catalogue indicates up to 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT for certain trade fair costs and VIE recruitment or coaching services. It mentions a flat-rate aid of €6,000 or €9,000 for certain VIE projects of 12 to 24 months depending on the mission city. These amounts come from the referenced fiche and must be confirmed with the Region or Business France: they are not a universal scale applicable to every business.
How to apply
Define the target market, customers sought, timetable, budget and expected results. Contact Hauts-de-France Entreprises or Business France to identify the right strand (trade fair, mission, VIE or shared VIE). Ask for written confirmation of the rate, costs and the date by which the application must be made. Source: https://guide-aides.hautsdefrance.fr/dispositif947
Timeline
The strands and funds may change. The historical information in the fiche is not enough to guarantee that the scheme is open in 2026; confirm the terms and timetable with the operator before any commitment.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Hauts-de-France
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €9,000
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- Funding rate
- 50%
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- Geographic scope
- Hauts-de-France
Frequently asked questions
Does the programme only fund VIEs?
No. It brings together several export support levers, including trade fairs, prospecting and certain VIE projects.
What support rate is indicated?
The catalogue mentions up to 50% for certain costs and a flat VIE amount of €6,000 or €9,000 depending on the conditions; confirm the current strand.
Who should I contact?
The regional operator or Business France, depending on the export strand chosen.
Official source
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