Updates from the Department of International Trade
13th May 2021
The DIT Internationalisation Fund is open to SME businesses that have significant potential to grow international sales.
Match-funded grant (subject to funding availability) of between £1,000 and £9,000 that can be used for a variety of support such as market research, trade fairs and commercial services. SMEs should initially contact DIT’s Regional Network and discuss their plans with an adviser and agree an export action plan. If support from the Internationalisation Fund may be appropriate, the DIT adviser will give the company further information on how to apply. Contact the Growth Hub team who can connect you to the regional DIT adviser support.
Brexit: New rules are here
The UK has left the EU, and the Brexit transition period has ended. There are new rules for businesses doing business with the EU from 1 January, and you need to take action now.
- See our Growth Hub UK Transition pages for Brexit information, webinars and business guides.
- Use the Government’s Brexit Checker to get a personalised list of actions for you
https://www.gov.uk/transition
SME Brexit Support Fund
Businesses can apply for up to £2,000 through the SME Brexit Support Fund to pay for practical support, including training and/or professional advice.
Open to businesses with up to 500 employees and no more than £100 million annual turnover. Applications close on 30 June 2021.
See GOV online for details.