Final call for Devon and Somerset SMEs to boost growth with £9k funding

The Heart of the South West LEP is urgently reminding SMEs across Devon and Somerset to apply for funding by the end of December to help boost their growth in international markets.

The Department for International Trade’s Internationalisation Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, provides match funding between £1,000 and £9,000 to help SMEs grow their products or services internationally. The last chance to apply for the fund is the end of December, 2022.

£550k total funding is still available for eligible SMEs in the Heart of the South West area, which includes Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay.

The funding is available to SMEs who have a product or service suitable for export overseas, to help them overcome barriers to enter new markets, grow their international trading, and strengthen their business.

Interested businesses are invited to get in touch with the Heart of the South West Growth Hub to find out if they’re eligible.

Find out more about the Internationalisation Fund: https://www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk/business-support-programmes/dit-internationalisation-fund/