The “XPO oriGInale” is a 3-city expo series dedicated to the Authorized Geographical Indications Producers of India, to be held as part of the GI Mahotsav Program under the aegis of the MSME Innovative Scheme of the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
The exhibition is organized to raise awareness about the GI products, highlight their unique characteristics and cultural significance, provide a platform for the exhibitors to showcase their products, increase their visibility to promote the products as key attractions, and facilitate networking opportunities for future collaborations.
Outcome: The number of women exhibitors-
AFL is one of the largest B2C events in the world, dedicated to small businesses and geographic-indicated arts and crafts, and provides a great opportunity to promote Indian products in the European market. It witnesses around 3000 Exhibitors showcasing their products from 100+ countries and attracting over 1 million visitors in each edition from across the world.
India SME Forum organizes its official delegation with the support of the IC scheme under the ministry of MSME to provide Indian businesses with the opportunity to promote their products and services in an international market and foster future collaborations.
Outcome: The size of delegation
The global fair was founded in 1924 with the objective of promoting international artisanal products, craftsmen, and exhibitors from all over the world. It’s the second-top trade fair in France. In this event, 1200+ exhibitors from 50+ countries exhibited their products, and around 300,000 visitors’ footfalls were witnessed.
India SME Forum organizes its official delegation with the support of the IC scheme under the ministry of MSME to provide Indian businesses with the opportunity to communicate and present their products in an international market and forge B2B and B2C opportunities for MSMEs.
Outcome: The size of delegation
Autumn Fair is the UK’s most vibrant marketplace for wholesale home gifts and fashion. Their live event is held at the NEC Birmingham in September across four days, designed around four key buying destinations: home, gift, moda fashion, and design and source.
India SME Forum organizes its official delegation to the fair, which provides Indian businesses with exposure to new buyers and an opportunity to break into the UK market by networking and connecting with these buyers from all across the globe and discovering the new trends in the market.
Outcome: The size of delegation
India SME Forum, in partnership with US Commercial Service, offers to select members an opportunity by invitation only to establish and expand their operations in the USA by participating in the high-profile event organized by the United States Government. The Summit features exciting opportunities to network with enterprises from 80+ countries, including the USA, and key figures and leaders of state and federal governments in the USA. It includes 100+ sessions with policy and industry experts to provide actionable insights and to form valuable partnerships with industry partners from across the United States.
Outcome: The size of delegation
India SME Forum organized a delegation of 32 Indian SMEs after a rigorous qualifying process that took place in the ECSME in Poland from October 17–18, 2018. The event organized discussions about trade and business opportunities with India and Indian SMEs. The visiting Indian delegation showcased Indian products and services at the Indian Pavilion and conducted a series of B2B meetings between Europe and India.
Outcome: 189 B2B meetings were organized, and 12 MoUs were signed by Indian delegation members for B2B cooperation.
Las Vegas Market (LVM) is a world-class experience for exhibitors, designers, and buyers from different categories, such as gifts, home décor, and furniture. India SME Forum organized an official delegation under the IC Scheme of the Ministry of MSME to provide exposure to buyers in one of the world's largest markets and an opportunity to break into the US market by networking and connecting with these buyers and industry professionals from all across the globe and discovering the new trends in the market. Total visitors to the market were 50,000 in 2019.
Outcome: The size of delegation
India SME Forum, with the support of the IC Scheme of the Ministry of MSME, organized a delegation to Peru in 2019. The delegation attended the exhibition for 5 days, which included receptions and B2B meetings. The delegation was led by officials of the Ministry of MSME and ISF, along with 20 selected entrepreneurs. The event helped the selected entrepreneurs communicate and introduce themselves to the broader market, connect with consumers, buyers, wholesalers, traders, and retailers, and develop a network of customers that buy directly thereafter.
Outcome: The size of delegation