The £38m Internationalisation Fund provides match funding to SMEs seeking to overcome barriers to access new international markets, subject to funding availability in individual LEP areas.
They offer match funding of £1000 and £9000 for SMEs to access 3rd party expertise, to overcome barriers and access new International Markets, subject to eligibility and suitability. Funding may also support exhibiting at Trade Fairs, Trade Missions and independent market visits.
Karen said,
“I am encouraging SMEs across Staffordshire Moorlands, looking to expand into new overseas markets, to apply for up to £9,000 of match funding with the Department for International Trade Internationalisation Fund. There is currently still £961,506 remaining for our LEP area.”
Applications for the fund close on 31 December 2022 and businesses can access more information from [email protected].