Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme for MSME Exporters
Reimbursement of a portion of eligible expenses (such as space rent, airfare and related costs) for MSME participation in approved international exhibitions, trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, delegations, study tours and virtual/online B2B exhibitions, to build export capacity and market access.
Eligibility
- Registered micro, small and medium enterprises engaged in manufacturing/production or export
- Must have Udyam Registration
- Event must be on the approved list of fairs/exhibitions
How to apply
MSMEs with Udyam Registration apply online for participation in approved international exhibitions, trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, delegations and study tours from the Ministry-approved calendar. Assistance is disbursed as reimbursement of eligible expenses after the event.
Required documents
- Udyam Registration
- IEC (Import Export Code)
- Proof of participation and expense invoices (space rent, airfare, etc.)
Official sources
Verification notes
Verified via commerce.gov.in and my.msme.gov.in official pages. Reimbursement rates/caps vary by event, region and enterprise size per approved guidelines; specific percentages were only seen on non-official aggregator pages, so maxValueInINR and exact rates omitted to avoid asserting unverified figures. [AI-gathered from official sources on 2026-07-05; needs team review]