The main object of this project is the creation of an Observatory for the Internationalization of Greek companies from the following sectors: a) Textiles & Clothing, and b) Food & Beverages in F.Y.R.O.M.

The aim of this Observatory is to reinforce the business competitiveness of Greek companies, from the aforementioned sectors, which are located in F.Y.R.O.M., by conducting research and studies, undertaking training of company executives, and organising technology transfer meetings and seminars, as well as creating a website to provide overall support for the project.

Within the framework of this project the following actions were taken:
1. research: a) to identify the incentives, benefits and internationalization strategies of Greek companies, which have set up subsidiaries in F.Y.R.O.M. or which conduct business in general in F.Y.R.O.M., and b) to investigate the fields and sectors in F.Y.R.O.M. with potential for developing cross-border business co-operation,
2. business and know-how transfer meetings between Greek entrepreneurs and their counterparts in F.Y.R.O.M. in order to strengthen cross-border co-operation and investigate the possibility of setting up joint investment ventures in the eligible regions in F.Y.R.O.M.,
3. awareness-raising seminars about international business co-operation, targeted at executives from companies located in F.Y.R.O.M.,
4. creation and management of a website in order to disseminate the Observatory’s work and promote cross-border business co-operation,
5. publication of informational material to promote cross-border business relations, give details related to the relevant investment procedures and environment in the selected regions, and provide any other information deemed useful and of interest for the target audience and potential beneficiaries of the project.


Project Actions

This project comprises of the following actions:
1. conducting the following research: a) internationalization incentives for Greek companies from selected sectors (Textiles & Clothing, Food & Beverages) and b) identification of fields and sectors in F.Y.R.O.M. with growth potential.
2. training of company executives, organization of events and technology transfer meetings, publication of informational leaflet and creation of project website.


The Project is part of the O.P. ITERREG IIIA GREECE – F.Y.R.O.M.
75% cofinanced by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
and 25% cofinacned by National Resources
Ministry of Economy and Finance - General Secretariat for Investments and Development.