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Advanced Industries Export Grant

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Global Business Development divisionNo deadline listedUp to $15,000

Summary

Colorado advanced industries technology companies with fewer than 200 employees can be reimbursed up to $15,000 (up to 50% of approved costs) for trade missions, trade shows, international marketing, translation, certifications and other export development expenses.

About this grant

This grant reimburses international business development and marketing costs for small and medium-sized Colorado advanced industries technology businesses that export or want to export. Businesses can apply for up to $15,000 and up to 50% of approved expenses. Applications are rolling and accepted until funding runs out; the award cycle runs from July to the following June.

Who can apply

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit companies

Manufactures an advanced technology and influences one or more of Colorado's seven advanced industries (advanced manufacturing, aerospace, bioscience, electronics, energy and natural resources including cleantech, infrastructure engineering, technology and information)

Headquarters in Colorado, or at least 50% of employees based in Colorado

Employs fewer than 200 employees globally

New to export or expanding to a new export market

At least two years of sales experience in the United States

Registered with the Colorado Secretary of State and in Good Standing

Has a commercialized product or service to export and is export-ready

The company must apply directly; no third-party consultants

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Export
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Advanced industries

Money can be used for

  • Export
  • Marketing
  • Travel
  • Certification

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