With a business mission to Uzbekistan and Italy – register your company
Entrepreneurs from the region interested in entering foreign markets can apply for funding to cover the costs of participating in economic missions to Italy and Uzbekistan. This is an opportunity for regional companies from the cosmetics and food industries to promote themselves on foreign markets. Applications are accepted by the Marshal’s company – Toruń Regional Development Agency. The trips are organised as part of the ‘Export Fund for Kujawy and Pomorze’ project, co-financed by the European Funds for Kujawy and Pomorze 2021-2027 programme.
‘Our Export Fund provides Kujawsko-Pomorskie companies with financial and organisational support in the form of opportunities to explore foreign markets and acquire new business partners and contractors,’ says Marshal Piotr Całbecki.
The Toruń Regional Development Agency invites entrepreneurs to submit applications for economic missions:
- to Italy for the Cosmoprof Worldwide trade fair, which will take place on 26-28 March in Bologna.
This is one of the largest and most important trade fairs in the cosmetics industry worldwide. It is a key platform for establishing business contacts, presenting product launches, learning about trends and developing international cooperation.
Applications will be accepted until 20 February 2026, with a maximum level of support of 70% of the costs of participation. Details on the project website,
- to Uzbekistan for the International Exhibition on Food, Ingredients and Food Technologies, which will take place on 1-3 April in Tashkent.
This is a key trade fair for the food industry in Central Asia. It brings together food producers and suppliers of technology and equipment used in the food sector, representing both the domestic and international markets.
Applications will be accepted from 12 to 27 February 2026. The maximum level of support is 70% of the total cost of participation. Details are available on the project website.
Both offers for economic missions are addressed to entrepreneurs:
- from the SME sector in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region,
- conducting business activities related to the theme of the fair,
- offering a product or service with export potential,
- who have an Action Plan for Exporters – a prerequisite (companies that do not have an Action Plan may submit an application for its implementation).
Beata Krzemińska
spokesperson for the Marshal’s Office
13 January 2026
Last update: 26 January 2026