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Support via our international immersion programmes

explort and explort+ are AWEX programmes that enable Walloon companies to delegate their international prospecting to trained and supervised talent. Present on foreign markets, they act on your behalf to develop your international business. Every year, almost 200 trainees carry out a mission abroad to promote Walloon products and services, while developing their skills in a demanding and stimulating multicultural environment.

Our programmes

explort & explort+

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Explort trainee

A multilingual trainee, with international trade experience, will support you for 2 to 3 months in the market of your choice to prospect, identify partners or test your export opportunities.

≥ 60%
LE, SME, VSE

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Explort+ trainee

Strengthen your presence in a strategic market in the long term by hosting a STEME talent selected and co-funded by Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX)

≥ 75%
LE, SME, VSE

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Why use Explort?

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Strategic international support

When you call on explort, you’ll benefit from practical, personalised support to help you develop your business abroad. The programme helps you to:

Explore new markets,
Identify business partners,
Strengthen your international presence over the long term.

2

Trainees selected and supervised by AWEX

explort interns are carefully selected, trained and supported by AWEX before and during their assignment. This preparation guarantees professional work, rapid adaptation in the field and tangible results for your company.

3

Assignments tailored to your needs

Each project is built around your company’s specific objectives. Here are a few examples of assignments we have carried out:

Market research abroad,
Search for distributors or agents,
Prospecting at international trade fairs and shows,
Analysis of the establishment or subsidiary abroad.

Tangible benefits for businesses

More than 1,500 companies have already placed their trust in explort. Many of them have turned these missions into commercial contracts, lasting partnerships or successful market openings. A survey of our partners reveals a satisfaction rate of over 85%.

A win-win partnership

For companies: on-the-ground support to accelerate their international development
For young people: a meaningful first professional experience with a promising future

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The explort programme in video

VideoExplort on video

VideoExplort+ on video

Our other types of assistance

Human support

Thanks to a network of local contacts abroad and geographical or sectoral experts, AWEX can help you structure and boost your international initiatives.

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