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International Scale Up Programme

The International Scale Up Programme is a support programme for established, fast-growing businesses in Greater Manchester that are preparing to expand overseas. Open, closes 22 November 2026.

Run by Enhanced Trade Partnership in Greater Manchester, GM Business Growth Hub, Enhanced Trade Partnership · funded by Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Checked against the official page (businessgrowthhub.com) on 31 Oct 2026.

A programme for fast-growing Greater Manchester businesses preparing to expand internationally, with workshops, a 1-2-1 International Trade Adviser and an export grant of up to £2,500. It is run by the Enhanced Trade Partnership and brings together GM Business Growth Hub, Department for Business and Trade, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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Status and deadline

Status

Open

Confirmed on the official page

Deadline

Closes 22 November 2026 (21 days)

As stated: Deadline: 22 November 2026

Confirmed on the official page

How much

Up to £2,500

Confirmed on the official page

Who can apply

Established, high-growth Greater Manchester businesses that are operating for at least 3 years in the domestic UK market, have a minimum of 5 staff, and have a scalable product or service ready for international markets. Start-ups or businesses under 3 years or with turnover under £500,000 may email to discuss a case.

Confirmed on the official page

Business size

Micro (under 10 staff), Small (10 to 49 staff), Medium (50 to 249 staff)

Not confirmed on the official page

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How to apply

Submit an application through the Apply Now form by 22 November 2026.

Confirmed on the official page

Where it is open: Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester

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Shaded: Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan.

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Things we could not confirm

  • Cohort 4 is open; each cohort includes up to 25 businesses and places are competitive, assessed as applications arrive.
  • Shortlisted businesses hear by mid-December 2026; in-person workshops 19th to 28th January 2027 (exact dates to be confirmed).
  • Grant of up to £2,500 is subject to attending both 2-day mandatory workshops.
  • Programme is 6 months; tailored activities funded by a grant may run up to 12 months.
  • Ideally turnover of £500,000 is not a hard rule per the text; the page says it is ideal, not required.
  • Sector limits not stated; text says all sectors welcome.
  • Start-up or sub-3-year businesses are asked to email international@growthco.uk for an adviser to assess their case.
  • Delivery is by the Enhanced Trade Partnership, and partner organisations named on the page may have their own rules.

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Source and last checked

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