International Cooperation Scheme International Cooperation Scheme International Cooperation Scheme
Support for MSMEs participating in international cooperation, technology exchange and business activities. Support for MSMEs participating in international cooperation, technology exchange and business activities.
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Overview: International Cooperation (IC) Scheme
A flagship export-acceleration framework administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to enhance the global footprint of Indian enterprises through targeted financial subsidies on international exhibitions, business delegations, and global buyer-seller meets.
What is the International Cooperation Scheme?
The International Cooperation (IC) Scheme facilitates MSMEs in exploring overseas markets, infusing modern manufacturing technologies, and forming international joint ventures. By reimbursing airfares, booth rents, sample shipping, and marketing outlays, the scheme drastically brings down the capital friction small business owners face when competing on foreign soil.
Financial Assistance & Subsidy Slabs
| Cost Component | Maximum Financial Assistance Limit |
|---|---|
| Stall Space Rent | Up to ₹3.00 Lakh per participating MSME enterprise |
| Economy Class Airfare | Up to ₹1.50 Lakh (or 100% economy airfare as per scheme guidelines) |
| Sample Freight & Handling Charges | Up to ₹50,000 per unit (up to ₹75,000 for Latin American countries) |
| Promotional & Publicity Charges | Up to ₹5.00 Lakh for registered delegations and apex industry bodies |
| Event Registration Fees | Up to ₹5,000 per enterprise participant |
Core Components of the IC Scheme
- Market Development Assistance (MDA): Supports business delegations and individual exhibitors at recognized international expos, buyer-seller summits, and overseas trade fairs.
- Capacity Building of First-Time Exporters (CBFTE): Specific grants covering export credit insurance premiums, packaging consultations, and RCMC testing registrations.
- International Market Intelligence Dissemination (IMID): Access to centralized export statistics, tariff data, and bilateral trade compliance mandates.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must qualify as a valid Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise with an active Udyam Registration Certificate.
- Possession of a verified Import Export Code (IEC) issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
- The enterprise or industry association must hold regular audited financial balance sheets for the preceding 3 years.
- An enterprise unit can avail financial assistance for a maximum of 2 events per financial year under this scheme.
- Applicant units must score a minimum of 60% on the scheme eligibility scorecard (evaluating track record and export potential).
Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure
- Visit the official single-window portal at ic.msme.gov.in.
- Log in using your Udyam credentials or register under New User Registration.
- Browse the approved annual calendar of international trade fairs, summits, and delegations finalized by the Ministry of MSME.
- Submit your advance application along with budget estimates and required undertakings at least 60 days prior to the scheduled event.
- Following event conclusion, upload flight boarding passes, stall photographs, original invoices, and proof of payment within 30 days to secure direct DBT reimbursement.
