January 24, 2024

Maryland Businesses Looking to Expand Overseas Partnerships Can Apply for ExportMD Grants by Feb. 1

Maryland businesses looking to grow through partnerships with organizations overseas can seek supporting customers, suppliers, manufacturers, or academic partners through a Maryland Department of Commerce for an ExportMD Grant. The program, which can provide reimbursement for up to $5,000, is accepting applications through Feb. 1.

Traditionally, many companies use the grants to offset travel expenses related to international marketing. However, the funds can be applied for other marketing initiatives including website development, registration costs for virtual trade shows and missions.

Montgomery County is organizing a delegation of business, academic and government leaders traveling to Taiwan to attend the 2024 Smart Cities Conference. Delegation members will meet with potential business prospects and other potential partners. To join this group and apply for an ExportMD grant, applications must be submitted by Feb. 1.

For more information or to receive a copy of the application, email the Maryland Department of Commerce Regional Manager for East Asia, Hui-Min Tzeng, at hui-min.tzeng@maryland.gov.

The Maryland Department of Commerce also will provide up to 20 hours of market research to help businesses identify customers, suppliers, manufacturers or academic partners in Taiwan. To take advantage of these opportunities, submit a Work Order Form by Feb, 1. For more information or to receive a copy of the application, email Hui-Min Tzeng at hui-min.tzeng@maryland.gov.