Advanced Industries Export Grant
Advanced Industries Export Grant supports Colorado technology businesses with international business development, marketing, and consulting to help them enter or expand into export markets.
Funder: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Due Dates: Rolling (Export Grant, until funds run out) | Rolling (Global Consultant Network, year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per business, covering up to 50% of approved expenses
Summary: Supports Colorado advanced industries technology businesses entering or expanding into export markets through reimbursed business development and marketing costs.
Key Information: Companies must apply directly; individual employees and third-party consultants, agents, or representatives cannot apply.
Description
The Advanced Industries Export Grant supports small- and medium-sized Colorado technology businesses that are new to exporting or expanding into a new export market. Administered by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade’s Global Business Development division, it reimburses approved international business development and marketing expenses. Supported work includes trade missions and shows, international sales trips, buyer due diligence, export-related legal services, marketing materials, and international compliance activities.
The program also funds the Global Consultant Network, which helps businesses expand into other countries through market-entry assistance and in-country partner meetings. Consulting engagements typically last three to eight months and can include market research, partner identification, regulatory research, and trade show support.
