First Step Exporter

Project aim

First Step Exporter offers financial assistance to Victorian companies seeking to research and explore opportunities in their first export markets. Part of the Opening Doors to Export programs, First Step Exporter aims to encourage companies to export and grow.

Nature of Assistance

A grant of up to $10,000 can be used to recover 50 percent of eligible expenses which may be provided for up to 12 months and include up to two trips offshore which may be to different markets. The grants are limited to:

• commissioned market research
• economy class airfares, train and bus fares to and within the overseas market/s (does not include accommodation)
• promotional material
• trade fair participation
• freight of samples

Eligibility criteria

Companies should:

• have export turnover of less than 10 percent of total annual dollar turnover
• have a demonstrated export capability
• be in operation for a minimum of two years

Contact

Victorian Business Line

Tel: 13 22 15.