Established Wisconsin businesses under $50M revenue with export potential can be reimbursed up to $10,000 ($30,000 for ExporTech graduates) for export projects like trade shows, translation and consulting; 30% match; window ends Oct. 31, 2026.
Reimbursement grant for third-party costs of a targeted export project, including trade shows and missions, international marketing and translation, export education, consulting services and export credit insurance. Awards are up to $10,000 (up to $30,000 for ExporTech graduates), with matching funds equal to 30% of the grant. The FY27 application window runs July 1 to October 31, 2026; WEDC asks for applications at least six weeks before grant spending needs to begin.
Be an established business operating in Wisconsin and registered with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions for at least one year
Have significant export-related operations in Wisconsin that benefit the state
Manufacture, process, assemble and/or distribute a product or perform a service with export potential
Self-certify that at least 35% of the value of the product or service is Wisconsin cost inputs
Annual gross revenue of less than $50 million (exceptions for DATCP-funded agricultural exporters and some ExporTech graduates)
Business and professional services and financial services companies are not eligible
Matching funds equal to 30% of the IMAG award
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