CO: Advanced Industries Export Grant
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Advanced Industries Export Grant | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Skip to main content Search Search 1 Advanced Industries Export Grant Program Summary The Advanced Industries Export Grant helps Colorado-based advanced industries technology businesses who want to export or are currently exporting. This grant is for small- and medium-sized businesses. It reimburses for international business development and marketing costs. Businesses can apply for up to $15,000 and up to 50% of the approved expenses. The Global Consultant Network is also funded through this program. Colorado-based businesses can receive consulting support to help them expand into other countries. Consulting services typically last between three and eight months. Consultants offer these services: Market entry services. In-country partner meetings. Other services (cost dependent on service). This grant is open and accepting applications. Review all Advanced Industries Accelerator Programs Overview Type: Grant For: Advanced industries businesses Amount: Up to $15,000 per business Application deadline: Rolling OEDIT division: Global Business Development Eligibility To be eligible, your business needs to: Manufacture an advanced technology and influence one or more of Colorado’s advanced industries ( learn more below ). Have headquarters in Colorado or have at least 50% of your employees based in Colorado. Employ fewer than 200 employees globally. Be new to export or expanding to a new export market. Have at least two years of sales experience in the United States. Be registered with the Colorado Secretary of State and in Good Standing. Have a commercialized product or service to export. Be export-ready ( learn more below ). Advanced industries technology An advanced industries technology is defined by law as a technology or product that is innovative and disruptive to one of these seven advanced industries: Advanced manufacturing Aerospace Bioscience Electronics Energy and natural resources (including cleantech) Infrastructure engineering Technology and information How to be export-ready Global Business Development staff evaluates export readiness based on your company’s ability to: Meet new customer demand. Provide customer service to foreign buyers. Follow export regulations and certifications. Eligible expenses Before you spend money on your project, make sure your expenses are eligible. Eligible expenses include: Up to 2 company employees going on an overseas trade mission, international or domestic trade show, or international market sales trip. Conducting due diligence or credit reviews on potential buyers or distributors. Legal fees related to a contract, intellectual property protection, or other issues related to exporting goods or services. Design and producing international marketing materials. Compliance with international requirements for labeling, packaging, or shipping. Trans
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