The Gateway Business Program can meet eligible expenses incurred in developing international markets.

Successful applicants may receive up to $20,000 over two years for eligible projects. Individual project caps range between $2,000 and $10,000.

Eligible projects include:

• Researching feasible overseas markets
• Developing marketing material for distribution overseas
• Participating in international trade shows and trade missions
• Adapting websites for specific international markets
• Undergoing export specific mentoring
• Supporting incoming buyers.

To be eligible, an applicant must have been in business for at least two years and turn over more than $150,000 a year.

To be successful, an application must rate highly against the program's criteria, and against competing applications from other companies. Companies can receive Gateway Business Program funding only once.

Applications for the Gateway Business Program may be made at any time. However, applications are assessed and funding approved in four rounds each year, the next two rounds will close at 5pm, 28 February 2011 and 29th April 2011

For further information visit: Gateway Business Program.

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