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.
Post-graduate
Specialist in Internationalisation post-graduate course.
end before December 2026
4 months
*August holiday period
Traineeships in institutions
Traineeships in Basque Trade & Investment offices, Basque Government delegations, Spanish trade offices and other organisations or associations promoting internationalisation.
January-December 2027
(A Mode only)
12 months
In-company traineeships
Professional traineeships in internationalised companies abroad or in multilateral organisations
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
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.
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.