You are invited to submit your application for participation in the trade show Maison et Objet which takes place in Paris, France. The dates for the show are 04 -08 September 2015. Please click here to view more information on this trade show.
Application process:
- Please click here to download the Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS) application form.
- Complete the SSAS form and supply this to us with all the necessary supporting documents – click here to complete your application and to upload files. To facilitate efficient uploads please keep uploads under 500KB, to compress your documents, click here
- Applications must be completed and submitted by the 27th of March 2015. No late applications will be considered.
Please note that we are currently obtaining quotes for all logistical services related to this tradeshow to submit to the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). This means that we need to make a number of assumptions for quotation purposes.
Freight: Please note we work on the maximum billable weight being 100Kgs per applicant. All freight will be sent via a DA65, which means everything that is sent to the trade show must return to SA – no stock can be sold or left behind as it would contravene the terms of the freight method and an individual enterprise will be accountable to the law for this.
Travel costs and arrangements: Flights are booked to arrive on the day of setup and depart directly after the event, these are the rules of the dti scheme – the dates are not negotiable.
Requirements: All successful participants must supply high resolution images of their products and text for buyer’s guides. They will also need to complete and submit an exhibitor’s sales report, the contact list, the 6 months report, plus any other reports required by the dti.
Please note that we are currently obtaining quotes for all logistical services related to this tradeshow to submit to the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). This means that we need to make a number of assumptions for quotation purposes.
Freight: Please note we work on the maximum billable weight being 100Kgs per applicant. All freight will be sent via a DA65, which means everything that is sent to the trade show must return to SA – no stock can be sold or left behind as it would contravene the terms of the freight method and an individual enterprise will be accountable to the law for this.
Travel costs and arrangements: Flights are booked to arrive on the day of setup and depart directly after the event, these are the rules of the dti scheme – the dates are not negotiable.
Requirements: All successful participants must supply high resolution images of their products and text for buyer’s guides. They will also need to complete and submit an exhibitor’s sales report, the contact list, the 6 months report, plus any other reports required by the dti.Freight: Please note we work on the maximum billable weight being 100Kgs per applicant. All freight will be sent via a DA65, which means everything that is sent to the trade show must return to SA – no stock can be sold or left behind as it would contravene the terms of the freight method and an individual enterprise will be accountable to the law for this.Travel costs and arrangements: Flights are booked to arrive on the day of setup and depart directly after the event, these are the rules of the dti scheme – the dates are not negotiable.
Requirements: All successful participants must supply high resolution images of their products and text for buyer’s guides. They will also need to complete and submit an exhibitor’s sales report, the contact list, the 6 months report, plus any other reports required by the dti.Travel costs and arrangements: Flights are booked to arrive on the day of setup and depart directly after the event, these are the rules of the dti scheme – the dates are not negotiable.Requirements: All successful participants must supply high resolution images of their products and text for buyer’s guides. They will also need to complete and submit an exhibitor’s sales report, the contact list, the 6 months report, plus any other reports required by the dti.Requirements: All successful participants must supply high resolution images of their products and text for buyer’s guides. They will also need to complete and submit an exhibitor’s sales report, the contact list, the 6 months report, plus any other reports required by the dti.CCDI makes recommendations from the shortlist and the dti/Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA) makes the final section.
CCDI makes recommendations from the shortlist and the dti/Trade and Investment South Africa (TISA) makes the final section.
This electronic application process saves you time, money and prevents you needing to supply original and certified documents. However, if shortlisted you will be required to deliver hard copies of your application to the Cape Craft and Design Institute, 2nd Floor, 37 Barrack Street, Cape Town, 8000 within 5 working days of notification.
Costs: If selected for a trade show, a participation fee of R2 500 is payable to the CCDI within 5 working days of receipt of CCDI invoice for administrative services.
If you are selected, SSAS will provide funding for the following: 100% of the costs of return flights; HS Code on products to be exhibited (this can be obtained by companies on 0800 00 7277 or www.cargoinfo.co.za); 100% of the rental of the stand; 100% of the cost of accommodation; 100% of the costs related to the transport of the product to tradeshow and back (maximum 100kg).
Selection Process:
Applications are sent for adjudication.
Only 10 - 20 participants will be selected. The outcome of your application will be communicated in due course.Selection is based on a scoring system and specific criteria (see below).
Selection for this event is based on the following criteria: Event Organiser’s Feedback | Product suitability | Pricing structures | Production capacity | Record keeping systems | Business and Export Training | Turnover | Number of employees | PDI/HDI | Business Age | Number of SSAS Exhibitions | SA National | Local % | Export Experience
PLEASE NOTE:
The CCDI has launched a new membership-based online platform for access to services.
Members who have not signed into the new CCDI information management system with the username and password provided and have not updated their details, will not be eligible to apply for this opportunity unless they update their details.
New members can complete the full registration.
