Our Internationalisation Fund

Please note: Our grant allocation for this programme has now been fully utilised, and no further funding is available at this time.

Are you a small or medium-sized business based in West Yorkshire looking to start your export journey or grow your export capability?

West Yorkshire Business Boost Export gives businesses access to up to £2,000 of funding. Open to all West Yorkshire-based small and medium-sized businesses looking to start exporting or grow their export capability.

Access £2,000 grant-match funding towards:

International exploration

Visiting your global market location is an integral step within your company’s internationalisation journey. This fund can be used towards hotels, flights and trade events in the international market you are considering, providing the opportunity to scope out, first hand, the viability of the market for your business.

Global market research

Global market research will give you insights into the opportunities and challenges of entering or expanding into international markets. Access and analyse qualitative and quantitative data to help inform your decision-making when entering or expanding your global markets.

Coaches and consultants

Get the guidance and support to bring your products or services to a wider target audience across the world. Certain costs towards growing your export capability can be covered by this fund, this includes getting advice from coaches and consultants that will give you a strategic advantage.

Strategic planning

As part of our programme, we work one-to-one with you to create an Export Plan bespoke for your business. You can use the Internationalisation Fund towards implementing this plan.

Access our Internationalisation Fund

It takes 5 minutes to submit your application, which is followed up with a face-to-face call with one of our Export Managers who will take you through the entire process (subject to eligibility).