Who can apply?
Any business, industry group or other organisation with a substantial presence in the Northern Territory can apply for assistance.
Eligible projects include:
- existing and new international market development activities
- market investigations
- establishing in-country support
- supporting inbound visits to the Territory by approved overseas buyers or trade missions.
To be eligible, you must:
- apply for the assistance before you incur any costs
- provide evidence of commercial viability in the lead-up to and during the project
- show that the project is likely to be successful
- show the trade and economic benefits that may flow through to the Territory
- ensure that the project is in line with World Trade Organisation obligations
- provide an export, marketing or business plan identifying how the project fits into the company’s overall business strategy.
The Northern Territory Government offers free advice and help developing business plans as well as more specific export marketing plans.
Industry groups or marketing organisations must identify:
- the involvement of individual NT companies and their commitment to the proposed project
- any other NT Government funding received in the past 18 months