The Secretariat for SMEs has decided to facilitate access to financing for training projects in order to strengthen the capacities of these companies and contribute to their sustainable growth.
The Secretariat for Small and Medium Enterprises company, dependent on the Ministry of Economyissued the Resolution 107/2024, through which it established a training program for small and medium businesses (SMEs), entrepreneurs and institutions that support this productive sector. The main objective is foster the growth and development of these actors through training and access to specialized knowledge.
Key points of the program
- Financing: The program has a fund of $490 million to finance training projects.
- Beneficiaries: SMEs, entrepreneurs and intermediary institutions, such as business chambers, universities and industrial parks, can access these funds.
- Types of training: Projects covering a variety of topics, such as market development, business management, productivity improvement and technology transfer, will be funded.
- Procedure: Interested institutions must submit their projects through a digital platform.
According to the official text, the program is a tool to promote training and development of SMEs, a key sector for the country’s economy.
Who is the program aimed at?
The program in question is intended for:
- SMEs: companies seeking to improve their capabilities and access new markets.
- entrepreneurs: people who want to start or consolidate their businesses.
- SME support institutions: business chambers, universities, industrial parks, etc.
- consultants and trainers: organizations that offer training services to companies.
- public workers: people involved in the formulation and execution of public policies for the development of SMEs.
Source: Ambito
