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Export Market Development Grant (EMDG)

Austrade · Australia

The EMDG program provides grants to Australian small and medium enterprises and their representative bodies to: market and promote their goods and services globally undertake export training. EMDG provides grants for the following: Tier 1 – small and medium enterprises ready to export Tier 2 – small and medium enterprises exporting within existing markets Tier 3 – small and medium enterprises exporting to new key markets Representative bodies – that support small and medium business members to achieve export success.

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Funding

$5K – $150K

Duration

1-2 years per grant_agreement

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

Australian business with export-ready product or service,minimum eligible export marketing spend,turnover caps apply,application in specific rounds

What's Funded

overseas marketing campaigns,attending international conferences,market visits,online advertising targeting overseas customers

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Expected Outcomes

Export SalesInternational CustomersMarket Diversification

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Key Information

Official Grant Page

Austrade

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG)?

The Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) is a business grant offered by Austrade in Australia, providing $5K – $150K in funding. The EMDG program provides grants to Australian small and medium enterprises and their representative bodies to: market and promote their goods and services globally undertake export training. EMDG provides grants for the following: Tier 1 – small and medium enterprises ready to export Tier 2 – small and medium enterprises exporting within existing markets Tier 3 – small and medium enterprises exporting to new key markets Representative bodies – that support small and medium business members to achieve export success.
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How much funding does the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) provide?

The Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) provides $5K – $150K in funding. The typical project duration is 1-2 years per grant_agreement.
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Who is eligible for the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG)?

Australian business with export-ready product or service,minimum eligible export marketing spend,turnover caps apply,application in specific rounds
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What activities are funded?

overseas marketing campaigns,attending international conferences,market visits,online advertising targeting overseas customers
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