Internationalization

MinGenTec promotes internationalization by supporting Lusatian companies in accessing foreign target markets and establishing international contacts.

We offer small and medium-sized enterprises active in the network a free, individualized market consultation through the Market Entry Check to master the first steps for international business activities and enable revenue increases.

In country workshops, companies receive not only strategically important, target market-specific information but also a practical entry opportunity for exploring and accessing new markets through subsequent business trips.

Market Entry Checks

The free Market Entry Check offers individual consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises in the MinGenTec network to identify potentially attractive foreign markets. Based on an analysis of the company's potential, you will receive an initial assessment of relevant target markets as well as concrete recommendations for action.

Our offer includes, for example:

Analysis of your potential for international business
Identification of potential target markets
Creation of a tailored action plan and information package for the target markets
Access to current tenders and projects
Information on funding opportunities
Recommendations for relevant trade fairs, clusters, and associations
Access to special offers from our project partners

The added value for you and your company:

Free, individual market consulting and tailored recommendations for potential target markets.
Support in identifying funding and continuous assistance in the implementation process.
Time and cost savings through simple application and targeted market research.

Interested parties please contact:

Arkadiusz Zurek Project Manager MinGenTec

GB Foreign Trade and Business Development

Cottbus Chamber of Commerce and Industry

arkadiusz.zurek@cottbus.ihk.de

Tel: +49 (355) 365 - 1321

Download - Market Entry Fact Sheet

Ideas Competition "Lausitz Goes International"

The MinGenTec network will once again announce the competition "Lausitz Goes International" in 2025!

MinGenTec supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Lausitz region in accessing new markets. To overcome existing barriers and facilitate entry into international markets, MinGenTec is launching a competition with a total prize pool of EUR 30,000: 15,000 euros for 1st place, 10,000 euros for 2nd place, and 5,000 euros for 3rd place. "Lausitz Goes International" is specifically aimed at SMEs that have not yet engaged abroad or wish to expand their existing foreign trade activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises from the network that are active in the Lausitz region can apply.