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Tees Valley Export Fund

Tees Valley Combined Authority (funded by DBT and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund)

Description

Grants of £3,000-£10,000 (covering up to 75% of eligible costs, with 25% match funding required) for Tees Valley businesses starting or expanding export activity — covering trade event attendance and trade stand equipment, adapting websites and marketing materials for overseas markets, export-related consultancy or legal advice, and market research. Delivered by the Tees Valley Combined Authority on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor, funded through a £200,000 pot jointly backed by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. As of August 2026 this is on its final call for the current round, with applications closing 31 August 2026 and funded activity required to complete by mid-September 2026 as the fund is close to fully allocated.

Amount

£3,000-£10,000 (grant covers up to 75% of eligible costs; 25% match funding required)

Deadline

31 August 2026

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Final call for the current £200,000 round — applications close 31 August 2026 and all funded activity must be delivered by mid-September 2026, so early application is encouraged. Register interest online for an initial eligibility discussion before the full application is issued.
Requirement
Business located and trading in Tees Valley (Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, or Stockton-on-Tees) for at least 12 months, able to demonstrate existing interest in exporting (e.g. via the DBT Export Academy course, sector-specific export research, or engagement with DBT).

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How to apply

Register interest via the Tees Valley Combined Authority website for an initial eligibility discussion; eligible businesses are then sent a full online application. Applications close 31 August 2026.

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Last verified: 23 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.