The BSR Go-abroad Blueprint
The blueprint brings together insights from partners, business development
organisations and micro-SMEs across the Baltic Sea Region to identify what is needed to
support successful internationalisation among smaller companies.
The blueprint highlights that internationalisation is not only a company challenge but also an
ecosystem challenge, requiring coordinated action from municipalities, regions and business
support actors. Based on project experiences and stakeholder insights, it presents policy
recommendations: prioritising internationalisation within local development strategies,
integrating internationalisation into everyday business support services, improving access to
early-stage funding, establishing cross-border city-to-city partnerships, and creating regional
support hubs as clear entry points to business support.
Together, these recommendations provide a practical roadmap for policymakers and Business
Development Organisations seeking to strengthen innovation, competitiveness and
sustainable growth through internationalisation.
the programme is closed to participants
What we did in the programme
- Workshops with international experts delivering actionable strategies and insights.
- Personalised coaching: Get tailored support from our experienced business coaches.
- Networking and match-making: Build relationships with partners, customers and suppliers across the Baltic Sea Region.
- Practical tools: Access resources to analyse and enter new markets effectively.
💬 This is what participants says about the programme:
”I would definitely recommend BSR to other companies! The sessions are efficient, providing the participants with actionable insights and tools to support entering a new market.”
– Anna Sheridan, DREV
About the project
BSR Go Abroad helped small businesses unlock international opportunities and build sustainable growth in the Baltic Sea Region. By combining expert support, practical tools, and cross-border networks, the programme empowered companies to explore new markets, develop international partnerships, and strengthen their competitiveness. BSR Go Abroad connected businesses and experts across the region, creating lasting relationships and valuable insights for future growth.
Duration
11/2023 – 10/2026
Total budget
2 998 300 €
EU funding
2 088 600 €
Norwegian funding
193 775 €
Organisations from the following countries cooperate together to make that happen:
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Sweden
interreg-baltic.eu/project/bsr-go-abroad
Contact
SPIKE MARCHANT
Project manager
Contact: 0702 – 530753
spike.marchant@drivhuset.se