International Cooperation Scheme: Capacity Building of First-Time MSE Exporters (CBFTE) is a subsidy from Ministry of MSME (IC Scheme), implemented through 21 Export Promotion Councils for udyam-registered micro and small enterprises exporting for the first time: IEC no older than 3 years on the shipment date, actual…. It provides Reimbursement of RCMC fee, export insurance premium and testing/quality certification costs for first-time MSE exporters (caps in CBFTE guidelines; not printed on the portal page), for exports · manufacturing · services. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Reimbursement of RCMC fee, export insurance premium and testing/quality certification costs for first-time MSE exporters (caps in CBFTE guidelines; not printed on the portal page) (Reimbursement of RCMC fee, export insurance premium and testing/quality certification costs for first-time MSE exporters (caps in CBFTE guidelines; not printed on the portal page)) |
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| Provider | Ministry of MSME (IC Scheme), implemented through 21 Export Promotion Councils |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth |
| Sector | exports · manufacturing · services |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is International Cooperation Scheme: Capacity Building of First-Time MSE Exporters?
International Cooperation Scheme: Capacity Building of First-Time MSE Exporters (CBFTE) — Reimbursement of RCMC fee, export insurance premium and testing/quality certification costs for first-time MSE exporters (caps in CBFTE guidelines; not printed on the portal page) — Udyam-registered micro and small enterprises exporting for the first time: IEC no older than 3 years on the shipment date, actual exports in the claim year, and RCMC membership with an EPC. Claims go through the EPC, which receives the reimbursement from the Ministry and passes it on. It is run by Ministry of MSME (IC Scheme), implemented through 21 Export Promotion Councils.
A subsidy reduces a specific cost — typically reimbursed or adjusted after you incur and document the expense, rather than paid upfront. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in exports · manufacturing · services. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for International Cooperation Scheme: Capacity Building of First-Time MSE Exporters?
Udyam-registered micro and small enterprises exporting for the first time: IEC no older than 3 years on the shipment date, actual exports in the claim year, and RCMC membership with an EPC. Claims go through the EPC, which receives the reimbursement from the Ministry and passes it on. Not for: Medium enterprises; MSEs with an IEC older than 3 years; MSEs with nil exports.
How much does International Cooperation Scheme: Capacity Building of First-Time MSE Exporters give, and in what form?
Reimbursement of RCMC fee, export insurance premium and testing/quality certification costs for first-time MSE exporters (caps in CBFTE guidelines; not printed on the portal page), as reimbursement of RCMC fee, export insurance premium and testing/quality certification costs for first-time MSE exporters (caps in CBFTE guidelines; not printed on the portal page).
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A subsidy reduces a specific cost — typically reimbursed or adjusted after you incur and document the expense, rather than paid upfront.
Who runs this programme?
International Cooperation Scheme: Capacity Building of First-Time MSE Exporters (CBFTE) is offered by Ministry of MSME (IC Scheme), implemented through 21 Export Promotion Councils. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.