International Cooperation Scheme of Ministry of MSME

Objective:

The scheme aims to capacity build MSMEs for entering export market by facilitating their participation in international exhibitions/fairs/conferences/seminar/buyer-seller meets abroad as well as providing them with actionable market-intelligence and reimbursement of various costs involved in export of goods and services. The Scheme provides 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. Thus, in totality, all components of the scheme aim at various aspects required to advance MSMEs position as emerging export player.

The Scheme consists of following three sub-components:

1. Market Development Assistance (MDA) - (both Physical and Virtual Mode)
2. Capacity Building of First Time Exporters (CBFTE)
3. Framework for International Market Intelligence Dissemination (IMID)

Sub-Component I: Market Development Assistance of MSMEs (MDA) covers the following areas:

A. Physical Medium:

1. Participation (as exhibitors) of MSME delegations of industry associations and government organisations, involved in promotion of MSMEs, in international exhibitions, trade fairs and buyer-seller meets in foreign countries for exploring potential markets for exports, seeking joint ventures, awareness about latest technologies, etc.
2. Organising international conferences/summits/workshops/seminars in India on themes relevant to MSMEs by the Industry Associations and Government organizations.
3. Organising Mega international exhibitions/fairs/buyer-seller meets, conferences/summits/ workshops/ seminars abroad by Ministry of MSME, its organizations solely or in partnership with industry associations for promotion of MSME sector.
4. Organising Mega international conferences/ summits/ workshops/ seminars, bilateral/multilateral Government to Government Events in India by Ministry of MSME, its organizations solely or in partnership with industry associations for promotion of MSME sector.
5. Participation of Ministry led Industrial delegations to International Exhibitions/Fairs/Conferences in foreign countries.

A. Virtual Medium:

1. Participation (as exhibitors) of MSME delegations of industry associations and government organisations, involved in promotion of MSMEs, in international exhibitions, trade fairs and buyer-seller meets by foreign organisers for exploring potential markets for exports, seeking joint ventures, awareness about latest technologies, etc.
2. Organising international conferences/ summits/ workshops/ seminars on themes relevant to MSMEs by the Industry Associations and Government organizations.
3. Organising Mega international exhibitionslfairs1 buyer-seller meets/ conferences / summits / seminars / workshops, bilateral/multilateral Government to Government Events by Ministry of MSME, its organizations solely or in partnership with industry associations for promotion of MSME sectors.

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List of Approved International Exhibitions through NSIC during FY 2023-24

S.No	Name of Exhibition	Place	Date of Exhibition	Sector	Remarks
1	Saitex/ Africa Big Seven	Johannesburg, South Africa	18-20 June 2023	Electronic systems/appliances, Textiles and apparel, Footwear and leather products, Office equipment, furniture and stationery, Innovative products & new patents, Beauty and cosmetic products, Machinery for manufacturing and packaging, Plumbing products and sanitaryware, Light building and construction machinery, Hardware and DIY products, Food, Beverages and related machinery / equipment.	Participation dropped.
2	ANUGA Food Fair	Cologne, Germany	07-11 Oct 2023	Food Technology	Participation dropped.
3	Expo Nacional Ferretera *Participation is subject to approval from Ministry of MSME	Guadalajara, Mexico	07-09 Sep 2023	Hardware, Electrical & Lighting, Industrial Safety, Construction	Participation closed.
4	M4 Expo	Bangkok, Thailand	11-13 Oct 2023	Manufacturing.	Participation dropped.
5	Korea Metal Week	Kintex, South Korea	18-20 Oct 2023	Fasteners, Tubes, Foundry, Casting, Machine Components, Industrial Machinery, Welding, Laser.	Participation closed.
6	Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2023 * Only for SC/ST MSMEs under SMAS scheme	Istanbul, Türkiye	22-25 November 2023	Plastic, Machinery and Equipment	Participation closed.
7	BIG 5 Global * Participation is subject to approval from Ministry of MSME	Dubai, UAE	04-07 December 2023	Building & Construction	Click here for Fact-sheet.(Cut-off date: 20.09.2023).
8	Spring Fair UK * Only for SC/ST MSMEs under SMAS Scheme	Birmingham, UK	04-07 February 2024	Beauty & Wellbeing Fashion, Gifts, Jewellery, Kitchen and House Ware.	Details awaited from ITPO.

Description	File
International Cooperation Scheme Guidelines- Amended vide Ministry of MSME OM No. 14(1)/2022-IC dated 09.05.2023	View
For detailed IC Scheme of Ministry of MSME	View
Revised Guidelines for participation in International Exhibitions through NSIC and Annexures	View
Guidelines of Sub-Component II: Capacity Building of First Time MSE Exporters (CBFTE) of International Component Scheme of Ministry of MSME	View
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for processing the proposals under the sub-component-iii of CBFTE scheme (Fee paid on Testing & Quality Certification acquired by MSEs to export products)	View

Activity-wise areas of International Cooperation with other countries undertaken by NSIC

NSIC has signed MoUs with similar partner organizations in various countries on behalf of the Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India in fields of cooperation towards development of MSMEs in these countries. Some of the areas of cooperation are listed as under:

• NSIC has successfully set up Vocational Training cum Business Incubation Centres (VTC/IC) recently in South Africa, Senegal, Ethiopia (Addis Ababa), Burundi (Bujumbura), Rwanda (Kigali), Egypt (Cairo), Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou), Gambia (Banjul), Zimbabwe (Harare) and Mozambique (Chimoio). NSIC has also executed several Feasibility study and prepared Detailed Project Report (DPR) for setting up of an Incubation Centre in Democratic Republic of Congo, Botswana, South Sudan, Tanzania, Bangladesh and Sudan to name a few.
• NSIC can collaborate for setting up of such VTC/Rapid Incubation Centre in the target country on mutually agreed terms.
• NSIC can provide skill based training to manpower of target country in specified trades in any of its Technical Centres.
• Facilitation and assistance in organizing virtual webinars, technology workshops and seminars in India and the target country to promote their respective technologies and products and share information on the best practices for promotion and development of small enterprises of both countries.
• NSIC has various Technology Service Centres where skill upgradation activities are undertaken in various fields such as Machine Tools, CNC, Solar Energy, Robotics etc. NSIC can link its Technical Centres with similar centres in the target country.
• NSIC can provide linkage to MSMEs of target country to find Business linkages with Indian MSMEs. If the target country has similar portal, the same may be linked with NSIC’s B2B portal www.msmemart.com through exchange of API.
• Facilitation in initiating enterprise to enterprise cooperation with the target country through exchange of business missions to help initiate technology transfers and sustainable business alliances between the two nations.
• Promote virtual B2B meetings between MSMEs of India and target country.

Description	File
Business opportunities with South Korean Companies	View
Business opportunity with ANKO FOOD MACHINE CO. TAIWAN	View
Business Opportunities with Zimbabwe	View
Business Opportunities with Taiwanese companies in Food Processing Equipment/Machinery sector	View
Industrial Delegation Visit to Israel	View
Business Opportunity with Ghana	View
Opportunity for Cooperation with Russian Company	View
Business Opportunity with Taiwanese Company	View
Opportunity for Cooperation with Russian Manufacturer	View
Comments of SME Delegates for the 1st meeting of India-Taiwan SME Cooperation Forum at Taiwan	View
Factory visit of representative from Embassy of Zimbabwe along with Annexure-A	View
Requirement of Equipment & Machineries received from Papua New Guinea	View
Requirement of Specified Gear Motor from Russia	View
India South Korea Virtual B2B Meetings	View
Business Opportunities with Russia	View
Annexure A : List of requested items and description from Russian SMEs to be sourced from India	View
Annexure B : Details for Import and Export with Russia	View

For more information, please contact the nearest NSIC office or IC Division, H.O. The National Small Industries Corporation Ltd.

Tel. 011-26926275
E-mail: icdivision[at]nsic[dot]co[dot]in

Updated : 12.09.2023