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Market Entry Program (MEP)

Internationalization with the Market Entry Program (MEP)

The Market Entry Program (MEP) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) supports especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their internationalization efforts and entry into foreign markets. Through various modules – from informational events and business delegation trips to collaborative projects – you gain valuable market insights, connect with key decision-makers, and systematically expand your networks.

Benefits

Your benefits at a glance

Participation in the Market Entry Program offers German companies a wide range of advantages – in tailored formats such as informational events, market survey trips, business delegation trips, exhibitions, webinars, sourcing tours, buyer and multipliers’ information trips, as well as joint projects.

  • Market insights firsthand

    Receive up-to-date insights into trends, opportunities, and conditions in your target market – direct and practical.

  • New business contacts and partnerships

    Meet potential customers and partners in individually organized B2B meetings and strategically build local networks.

  • Efficient and funded market entry

    Take advantage of government-supported offers to enter new markets with minimal effort – cost-effective and targeted.

  • Increase exports – grow sustainably

    Increase your visibility abroad, accelerate market entry, and boost your export success in the long term.

RETech – Your Sector Partner in the MEP

As an expert partner within the Market Entry Program, RETech takes on the following tasks:

  • Identifying relevant target markets for waste management and circular economy within the MEP
  • Submitting proposals in close coordination with members, partner associations, and German Chambers of Commerce Abroad 
  • Supporting the organization and execution of the program modules
  • Providing expert support and accompaniment during business delegation trips or when hosting international delegations in Germany

 

Further Links:

GTAI-Exportguide – Markterschließungsprogramm

Interested in the Market Entry Program?

We are happy to provide you with an initial overview of the program and connect you with the right contacts.

Luise Billen

Advisor International Projects & Public Relations