General information about the event

From 11.04.-15.04.2027 the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK VAE) and SBS systems for business solutions GmbH in cooperation with German Water Partnership e. V. (GWP), on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), will conduct a Market Exploration trip to Qatar and Kuwait. This is a project-related funding measure. It is part of the Export Initiative for Environmental Technologies and is carried out within the framework of the Market Development Program for SMEs. The target group is primarily small and medium-sized German enterprises (SMEs).

Participants in the program have the opportunity to explore the Qatar and Kuwait market efficiently and cost-effectively with the professional support of the cooperation partners in the project and to establish or intensify contacts with potential business partners and decision-makers.

Registration deadline: 18.12.2026

Participation

A maximum of 12 companies can participate in the Market Exploration Trip Qatar and Kuwait. The Market Exploration within the framework of the Market Development Program (MEP) is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), self-employed persons in the commercial sector, as well as specialized liberal professions and business-related service providers with business operations in Germany (companies) with a corresponding industry focus and range of services.

The own contribution of the enterprises for the participation in the project amounts to (depending upon the size of the enterprise):

• 250 EUR (net) for participants with less than 2 million EUR annual sales and less than 10 employees
• 850 EUR (net) for participants with less than 150 million EUR annual sales and less than 750 employees
• 1,500 EUR (net) for participants with annual sales of more than 150 million EUR or more than 750 employees

Advantages for your company

You will receive a comprehensive target market analysis, which will provide you with the following information:

• Industry-specific information on market potential and future market developments
• Political and legal framework conditions
• Technical and logistical requirements
• Entry and sales information
• Financing opportunities and overview of relevant market players
• You will have the opportunity to present your company at a conference in front of a professional audience and to establish relevant contacts or intensify your network in the region.

Further information and registration link can be found in the download mask above.

Did the Market Exploration spark your interest? Further events within the scope of the market development program can be found here.

If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact us.