Project

A project to grow internationally.

MASTER EXPORT 2.0 strengthens the export capacity of SMEs in the Metalworking and Habitat sectors in Portugal’s North and Centre regions through assessment, market intelligence, promotion and international cooperation.

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✦North and Centre · 2026–2027

Habitat sector

Habitat with ambição internacional.

The Habitat sector brings together furniture, wood and cork, ceramics, glass, stone, textiles, lighting and metal products for construction, furnishing and interior design projects.

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✦Furniture · wood and cork · ceramics · glass · stone · textiles

Metalworking sector

Metalworking with industrial expertise.

The Metalworking sector combines metal processing, components, tools, machinery and equipment to serve industries such as automotive, energy, construction and transport.

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✦Metallurgy · metal products · electrical equipment · machinery · transport

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Project agenda

Upcoming events

Find out about upcoming MASTER EXPORT 2.0 events and opportunities to take part.

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calendar_month20/11/2026|Modality: In person

MASTER EXPORT 2.0 Launch Event

The launch event for MASTER EXPORT 2.0 marks the beginning of a new journey focused on internationalisation and strengthening companies’ export capacity. The session will introduce the project’s objectives, planned activities and opportunities to take part, bringing together businesses, partners and support organisations around the ambition of reaching new markets. It will be an opportunity to meet and exchange views on the challenges of international expansion, the importance of preparing businesses and the role of cooperation in identifying business opportunities. The initiative aims to bring participants together, encourage new contacts and lay the foundations for active participation in the project. With this launch, MASTER EXPORT 2.0 invites companies to take the next step in their internationalisation journey, turning knowledge, contacts and ambition into opportunities for growth.

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calendar_monthPor definir Angola

Needs and Preferences for Competitiveness: Benchmarking and Insights

APEITE will host a session to present the findings of the benchmarking programme in Angola, carried out as part of MASTER EXPORT 2.0. The session will share the knowledge gathered and help build a deeper understanding of the business practices and context observed. The main findings will be presented, together with the insights and reference points identified during the programme. This will provide an opportunity to consider why it is important to understand different business environments and adapt internationalisation strategies to each market. The event is intended for business owners, managers and professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge and prepare the next steps in their international activities. Participants will be invited to ask questions and discuss how the findings relate to the challenges their companies face.

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calendar_monthPor definir Romania

Needs and Preferences for Competitiveness: Benchmarking and Insights

APEITE invites companies to learn about the findings of the benchmarking programme in Romania, carried out as part of MASTER EXPORT 2.0. This session will bring participants closer to the business environments observed and encourage the exchange of knowledge about practices relevant to internationalisation. Presenting the main observations and conclusions will open up discussion of different ways to address business challenges. Beyond learning about an international experience, the event will consider which insights can be adapted to each company’s needs, size and ambitions. It is intended for business owners, managers and professionals who want to broaden their perspective and make better-informed decisions. There will be time for discussion and for sharing views on how benchmarking can support business development.

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calendar_monthPor definir Austria

Needs and Preferences for Competitiveness: Benchmarking and Insights

What can companies in Portugal learn from the Austrian business environment? TECMINHO will host a session to present the findings of the benchmarking programme in Austria, carried out as part of MASTER EXPORT 2.0. The event will introduce the main conclusions and share the practices, approaches and reference points identified. Drawing on this experience, participants will consider ways to respond to the challenges of competitiveness and operating in international markets. The session is intended for business owners, managers and professionals interested in internationalisation, and will also provide an opportunity for discussion and exchange. Participants will be able to explore the insights gathered and consider how relevant they are to their companies’ circumstances and objectives.

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Needs and Preferences for Competitiveness: Benchmarking and Insights

What can we learn from the experience of other organisations and markets? IET will host a session to present the findings of the benchmarking programme in Czechia, carried out as part of MASTER EXPORT 2.0, and invite companies to explore the insights gained from this international experience. The session will highlight the main conclusions, practices and reference points identified during the programme. Participants will discuss how learning about other approaches can help companies review their own processes, identify opportunities for improvement and prepare for international markets. Intended for business owners, managers and professionals interested in internationalisation, the event will provide a space for information and discussion. It is an opportunity to broaden perspectives and consider how the findings might apply to each company.

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Applied knowledge

Library

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