Explore opportunities for your business on this five-day multi-sector market visit to Madrid and Barcelona. Registration is now open for support to join our Scottish delegation.
Why Spain?
Spain is the fifth largest economy in the European Union (EU) and now one of the fastest growing in the Eurozone. The population of Spain is about 47 million making it one of the biggest consumer markets in the EU.
Around 1 million British nationals, based mostly in the coastal regions, are permanent or part-time residents. Over 16 million British tourists visit Spain every year.
Benefits for UK businesses exporting to Spain include:
Entry route to Latin America
Size of the market
English accepted as a business language
Familiarity with British products and openness to them
Proximity and availability of flights, including low cost airlines
Market visit support
We'll support companies attending before, during and after the market visit with the following:
Connect with experts and professionals on the ground, such as Scottish Development International (SDI) market specialists, business associations, Department for International Trade (DIT), local businesses, accountants, solicitors
Provide market research to support delegates to set up one to one meetings with potential agents, distributors, clients, buyers, partners while in market
Export training prior to the visit to make sure all delegates are market ready and understand the culture, finance, route to market options
Financial funding for 50% flights and accommodation (up to £200) for eligible companies
Companies are responsible for booking own flights and accommodation. However, we'll suggest flights and hotels for you so the delegation can travel as a group and stay in the same location.
Sector opportunities
The market visit will be multi sector; however, the following key sectors have been identified as offering good opportunities:
Madrid
Technology and engineering
Life sciences
Renewables
Fintech (pharma services, digital health, smart grid, data, smart cities)
Barcelona
Technology and engineering
Life sciences
Creative industries
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