SMEDA, Alibaba to train 10,000 SMEs for global exports
LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), in collaboration with global e-commerce platform Alibaba.com, will train 10,000 Pakistani small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and facilitate the onboarding of up to 2,000 eligible businesses to the international B2B platform, offering them financial support of up to Rs150,000 each to strengthen their export potential. The…
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in Pakistan, in partnership with the e-commerce giant Alibaba.com, is set to train 10,000 SMEs to enhance their export capabilities. This initiative, part of a strategic cooperation agreement between SMEDA and Alibaba.com, aims to facilitate the onboarding of up to 2,000 eligible businesses onto the international B2B platform, with financial support of up to Rs150,000 per business to bolster their export potential.
Priority will be given to sectors such as sports goods, textiles, agricultural machinery, and auto parts. The collaboration aligns with the Pakistani government's vision of promoting exports and leveraging technology to create new business opportunities. Interested businesses can register through SMEDA's online portal.
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