Department for International Trade

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has launched the Internationalisation Fund (IF) for eligible SMEs based in England and grants are available for a limited time.

What is the Internationalisation Fund?

The Internationalisation Fund provides match-funded grants between £1,000 and £9,000 to use for future business activities (subject to eligibility and availability) aimed at helping SMEs grow in new international markets. These business activities can include internationalisation and translation of web site, market research, market visits, exhibiting at overseas shows, consultancy services to help the company with for overseas VAT, tax and business regulations, translation and adapting packaging for overseas markets etc.

Discover how your business can access funding.

If you are an SME based in the South East looking to grow your international sales, join DIT’s upcoming free virtual IF events to discover how these match-funded grants can help your business:

• Gain an overview of the fund and the eligibility criteria
• Hear how your business can use the fund to grow overseas
• Find out how to prepare your application and the key deadlines

After the event, eligible SMEs will have the opportunity to meet 1-2-1 with an International Trade Adviser, agree their Export Action Plan (a pre-requisite to apply) and receive support to complete their funding application.

Express your interest now and register for the event!

To learn more, view the IF virtual event dates and express your interest, please visit: https://go.newable.co.uk/DITInternationalisationFund