BEINT Programme

For young university graduates from the Basque Country who want to train in internationalisation

Are you after a unique personal and work experience?

The latest call for BEINT 2026 Internationalisation Grants for young university graduates from the Basque Country and under 30 years old will give you the opportunity to train in international companies and institutions. You will also have the chance to learn more about the reality and rules of international trade, about the Basque economic fabric, its institutions and companies, along with gaining the skills needed to manage multisite companies, and international sales and purchases.

Its financial award ranges between €30,000 and €80,000 depending on the destination.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity that will open up the way to the labour market.

2025 call closed

The application period was from 7 March to 10 April 2025.

Assessment tests

To be determined

80 openings

A maximum of 70 grants in Modality A (to complete Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the programme).
A maximum of 20 grants in Modality B (to complete Phases 1 and 3 of the programme).

Phases of the programme

Three phases lasting a total of 2 years.
The financial award ranges between €30,000 and €80,000 depending on the destination.

end before December 2026

4 months

*August holiday period

January-December 2027
(A Mode only)

12 months

A Mode: January-August 2028
B Mode: January-August 2021

8 months

Goals

Training in internationalisation for young university degree holders. They will gain academic knowledge and practical experience in foreign markets. Their mobility will be promoted in collaboration with sponsoring organisations and internationalised companies.

To provide Basque companies and other entities with access to professionals that allow them to deal effectively with the challenges of the open economy. Access to new markets requires people with the necessary technical training and used to working in divergent cultural landscapes.

N.B.:

Applicants need a digital certificate in their name to complete the registration process. You should not leave your registration until the last day to avoid any possible technical problems.

First steps in internationalisation

  • Young people from the Basque Country and under 30 years old
  • Higher university degree
  • Good command of English, at least B2
  • European Union citizens

Over 30 years training young people for the global market

Since 1980s, the Basque Government has had an internationalisation programme in place aimed at training young people in foreign trade and to arrange traineeships abroad. Over the years, the training needs have developed in parallel to how markets and the global organisations have evolved. Consequently, the internationalisation BEINT programme needs to be modified and adapted to the new realities each year.

Thousands of young people and companies have already benefitted for this programme, which has been opportunity to learn more about the reality and rules of international trade, about the Basque economic fabric and of its institutions and companies, along with gaining the skills needed to manage multisite companies, and international sales and purchases.

Learn more about our services to train and attract talent

RAQUEL GÓMEZ PASÓ UN AÑO REALIZANDO SUS PRÁCTICAS EN SHANGAI

Raquel Gómez es una licenciada en ADE que gracias a la beca BEINT realizó sus prácticas en una empresa de Shangai. Una experiencia que le permitió conocer nuevas culturas, forjar relaciones profesionales para el futuro y viajar.

MARÍA URIARTE REALIZÓ PRÁCTICAS COMO CONSULTORA EN MÉXICO

Después de estar en Bogotá, María Uriarte completó su beca en México. Realizó sus prácticas en una consultora de inmobiliaria internacional. Una experiencia que le aportó crecimiento personal y laboral y que ella recomienda a todo el mundo.

FAQs

Por determinar (pendiente de publicación).

Por determinar.

Por determinar (pendiente de publicación).

De julio a diciembre del 2026.

Es necesario tener el título o resguardo con anterioridad al 31 de mayo de 2026.

No.

Si el 1 de enero del 2026 no tenías los 30 años cumplidos, sí.

Para acreditar el nivel de euskera es posible presentar títulos oficiales (de nivel B2 o superior) o presentarse a la prueba de valoración.

Para los idiomas extranjeros, no se valoran los títulos, se evalúa el nivel de los candidatos en las pruebas de valoración.

En 2026, además, se exige dominio del castellano (mínimo B2): se comprobará en la entrevista personal y, si no se demuestra el nivel, se podrá solicitar la acreditación mediante título oficial.

No, BEINT es incompatible con haber sido beneficiario o beneficiaria de esta u otras ayudas o becas dirigidas a titulados y tituladas universitarias que tengan un objeto formativo similar y que en su itinerario hayan posibilitado realizar prácticas en el exterior de duración superior o igual a 6 meses en empresas u organismos internacionales. En particular, resulta incompatible para el disfrute de estas becas de internacionalización haber sido beneficiario de becas BEINT, Global Training, becas del ICEX o de otras Administraciones Autonómicas, de las Cámaras de Comercio, de Organismos de Promoción Comercial de la UE y otros organismos análogos.

How can we help you?

At Basque Trade & Investment, we help you with your internationalisation process, whether you need personalised services and if you are looking for information to expand your company abroad.
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