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Trade fairs; information on subsidies

The organization of trade fairs not only benefits the exhibitors and visitors involved, but also - as a secondary effect - the regional economy in the catchment area of the trade fair city.

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Hotels and restaurants, transport companies and companies that provide trade fair services for organizers and exhibitors, such as trade fair construction and logistics, interpreting and hostess services, benefit in particular. Trade fairs secure a considerable number of jobs in the region, especially for medium-sized companies. Trade fairs are also of international importance. They open doors to foreign markets and act as intermediaries between many countries and many sectors. Trade fairs pave the way to world markets.

Bavarian foreign trade accompanies Bavarian companies into new markets.

The Bavarian Trade Fair Participation Program (abroad)

The trade fair participation program of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy offers around 50 trade fair participations abroad every year. Bavarian companies can present themselves on future markets under one roof, benefit from the advantages of a joint trade fair presence and receive financial support from the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Up-to-date information on trade fair participations and further information on the Free State's foreign trade offer can be obtained from Bayern International (see "Further links").

Trade fair participation by the skilled crafts sector (in Germany and abroad)

Funding is available for joint participations by skilled crafts companies and special shows at trade fairs and exhibitions in Germany and abroad. The sponsorship for these participations lies with the skilled crafts organizations, for example

  • the chambers of skilled crafts,
  • the regional trade associations (Germany) or
  • Bayern-Handwerk-International GmbH (abroad).

Information on current trade fair participations is also available there.

Joint stands "Bayern Innovativ" (Germany and abroad)

At international high-tech trade fairs in Germany, the joint stands of Bayern Innovativ offer companies, universities and research institutions based in Bavaria a cost-effective and attractive trade fair presence. As part of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), individual participations are also offered at trade fairs abroad.

Status: 04.07.2025
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