Reduce the cost of entering international markets.
The current staging programme is a reimbursement-based export-marketing grant for eligible Surinamese SMEs pursuing new markets or expansion in existing markets.
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Support the activities that unlock market entry.
Current staging identifies B2B travel, trade fairs, testing/certification, marketing materials, samples and e-commerce platforms as eligible categories. The exact percentages and caps visible on staging appear internally inconsistent, so they should not be treated as final until SITA confirms the official schedule.
B2B travel & trade fairs
Buyer meetings, exhibitions, stand costs and related market-entry activity.
Testing & certification
Laboratory testing, accredited certification and related consultancy where eligible.
Marketing, samples & e-commerce
Export-facing materials, sample shipment and selected marketplace/platform costs.
Current staging sets mandatory criteria.
The programme currently states that applicants must be formally established and operating in Suriname in non-extractive industries, registered with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, classified as an SME, hold any legally required business licence, and have an approved Export Marketing Plan.
Prepare the case before requesting funding.
Current staging requires company information, grant details/cost breakdowns, and mandatory readiness/strategy checklists.
Company information
Business details, export history and relevant business metrics.
Official application form to connect once confirmed.
Grant request & quotes
Requested activities, cost breakdowns and supplier quotes.
Multiple eligible categories may be combined subject to programme rules.
Market readiness evidence
Target-market understanding, export marketing strategy and potential-buyer information.
Current staging references at least 10 verified buyers.
A reimbursement programme, with limited advance-payment provision.
Current staging states that approved applicants generally pay suppliers first and are reimbursed through the Nationale Ontwikkelingsbank (NOB), with advance payments potentially available for approved Trade Fair Attendance or Product Testing/Certification cases.
Planning to apply?
Confirm the current official programme rules and forms with the SITA Trade Team before committing expenditure.