Are you ready to go global? Could you get instrumental funds to boost your export sales?

The Get Exporting programme is a £635,000 grant scheme that forms part of the Mayoral Business Innovation Fund –  and applications are now open!

Mayor David Skaith said: “York and North Yorkshire is brimming with fantastic businesses that have made their mark – not just here but across the world.

“From food and drink producers like Bettys and Taylors to manufacturers like ECON and creatives like Viridian FX working on hit TV shows.

“York and North Yorkshire businesses have the ambition and talent to thrive when they make the jump into international markets. 

Businesses must have been trading for at least 12 months and are obliged to fund 25% of the total project cost themselves, known as match funding.

The application deadline is 17:00 on the 30th June 2025. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for companies that are ready to take on international markets.  At What’s the Plan Stan?, we can maximise your chances of global expansion by assisting you with the application process, whilst you concentrate on running your business. 

Business Innovation Fund > Mayoral Combined Authority

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