Project Description

Project timeline: 1.5.2025-30.4.2028
Total budget: 1 817 776 EUR
Lead partner: Business Tampere

The SME Export Engine project empowers industrial tech SMEs in the Central Baltic region to expand into the USA and Canada. The project helps reduce uncertainty companies face when entering new export markets by offering tailored support, building strong international networks, and driving sustainable export growth.

By focusing on new technologies and smart solutions, the projects creates tangible opportunities for SMEs to succeed in competitive North American markets

Expected results

The SME Export Engine project delivers concrete value to SMEs by offering market insights into the USA and Canada, export missions to meet potential clients and partners on site, tailored business support and training, and cross-border networking opportunities.

The goal is to

• involve at least 80 companies
• help create 20 new international sales deals.

These measurable outcomes will strengthen SME competitiveness, grow export networks, and show the project’s long-term value in supporting sustainable growth in the Central Baltic region.