Environmental Protection Export Initiative
The ‘Export Initiative Environmental Protection’ has funded more than 170 projects in almost 100 countries. Together with its partner organisations, EXI has thus been able to achieve international recognition for environmental protection ‘Made in Germany’.
- Further information: Home page | Exportinitiative Umweltschutz
Energy Export Initiative
The services of the German Energy Solutions Initiative are mainly intended for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offering energy solutions in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart grids and storage technologies.
- Further information: German Energy Solutions Initiative | BMWE
Export promotion program of the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs (BMLEH)
In order to support the German agricultural and food industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in their efforts to open up new foreign markets and maintain existing ones, the BMLEH has launched a support programme. The program is continuously being developed and adapted to current requirements.
- Further information: BMLEH - Trade & Export - Export Promotion Program for the German Agricultural and Food Industry
Market Development Program
The Market Development Programme (MEP) supports small and medium-sized enterprises in their entry into foreign markets. The self-employed and subject-related liberal professions as well as business-related service providers can also participate in the measures.
- Further information: The Market Development Program for SMEs | BMWE
AHK Sri Lanka Projects
- Export Initiative Environmental Protection (EXI) 2025
The Board of Investment (BOI) operates Export Processing Zones (EPZs) across Sri Lanka, providing companies with dedicated infrastructure and business incentives. To address sewage sludge management challenges in these zones, AHK Sri Lanka is partnering with the German engineering firm engineering4environment GmbH to develop a sustainable management concept.
- MEP 2025: Business Initiation for German Companies in the Field of Planning/Consulting/Tourism Services
On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), AHK Sri Lanka organised a business development mission to Sri Lanka under the Market Development Programme for SMEs. A German delegation visited the country to explore cooperation opportunities in planning, consulting, and tourism services.