SA Global Expansion Program

Grant amount: Up to $50,000 (excluding GST) per applicant
Funding pool: Part of a $2 million South Australian Government commitment over four years
Applications close: 19 October 2026

The Global Expansion Program helps South Australian businesses grow international sales by identifying and overcoming export barriers, building export capability and delivering practical export growth activities.

The program combines grant funding, a free independent business review and tailored export advice. Successful applicants are assigned a DSD case manager and work with a business review consultant to develop a 12 to 18 month action plan. That plan sets out the activities, service providers and expected outcomes the grant will fund.

The program aims to grow the value of innovative South Australian exports, help businesses implement export strategies in existing and new markets, and increase the number of businesses exporting high value-added products, services and technologies.

Key Requirements

Business requirements

Hold an active South Australian registered ABN and be registered for GST
Be located in South Australia, or demonstrate significant operations in the state
Have generated commercial sales revenue for at least 24 consecutive months before the closing date
Produce an exportable product or service primarily from South Australia under your own brand. Aggregators, traders and businesses that export on behalf of others aren’t eligible
Be currently exporting or able to show export readiness
Not have received funding through the program in the previous three years
Be up to date with obligations under any other South Australian Government grants

Export readiness
Businesses must show identified target markets, a clear export objective, enough operational capacity to meet international demand, management commitment to export growth, and the ability to deliver international market development activities.

Export category
Applicants must nominate the category that best fits their position: New Exporter, Infrequent Exporter, New Market Entry, In-country Focus or First Nations Business.

Program commitments

Demonstrate the ability to achieve export outcomes within 12 to 18 months
Take part in the business review and develop an action plan with DSD and the review consultant
Obtain quotes from service providers for the activities in the action plan
Fall within one of the State Government’s priority sectors

Applicants should read the Global Expansion Program guidelines before applying, including the full list of eligible activities.

What is eligible for funding?

Funding supports activities that address export barriers and contribute to export growth, including:

Export strategy, market entry planning and international market research
Export advisory services, including business matching and partner identification
Logistics, supply chain, regulatory and compliance advice
Legal advice relating to export markets and intellectual property protection
Branding, marketing, digital marketing and eCommerce development
Translation and localisation
Customer and market validation, and product adaptation for export markets
International trade shows and promotion activities, including freight for samples
Advice on accounting and taxation obligations in target markets, and on capital structure

All activities must be approved by DSD through the business review and action plan process.

What companies are eligible for funding?

South Australian businesses with an exportable product or service that have been generating revenue for at least 24 months. There’s no minimum turnover or staff number requirement.

The program is aimed at high-growth, export-ready businesses, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses developing or expanding export opportunities.

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

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How can I get help understanding if I’m eligible for this grant? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

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