| The Department for International Trade’s (DIT) Export Growth Plan provides additional financial support and expertise, some of which is targeted towards specific regions that are most in need.
• Internationalisation Fund DIT are soon to release grants to help companies develop their exporting or get started with international trade. Match-funded grants of between £1,000 and £9,000 will be available for future activity (subject to eligibility and availability). We are now accepting expressions of interest so that as soon as the fund is made available we can include you. East Midlands businesses looking for support from can find out more here. • The Export Academy Designed for owners and senior managers of businesses with a turnover of up to £500,000 the Export Academy has been introduced to support smaller businesses. You will graduate from the programme with a completed export action plan, enabling you to take your business direct to international customers. Structured around Webinars, Round tables and Mentoring sessions, the Academy will give small and micro-businesses the chance to learn how to sell to customers around the world with confidence. For details see here. |
DIT’s Export Growth Plan: additional financial support and expertise to help boost your overseas activity
