Austrade EMDG Update

Applications for EMDG Are Now Open

The 2008-09 Grant Year EMDG application forms are now available for downloading from our website here. The forms are available in Word, Excel and Smartform formats (please make sure you use the version currently on the website).

Applications close 30 November, but we encourage you apply well before the deadline for faster processing.

When downloading the forms, you can also download a copy of A Guide to Applying for EMDG which is at the bottom of the same page. This will assist you with filling out the form.

You’ll find other useful resources on our Publications page here.

Last year we received 4472 applications for an EMDG Grant of which about 25% were first time applicants. In addition, the ceiling for the first tranche payment for the 2008-09 Grant Year has been set at $50,000.

Hard copies are also available from your local EMDG office or can be requested by calling Austrade on 13 28 78 or emailing us at: emdg.help@austrade.gov.au

Check Your Eligibility

If you are applying for an EMDG grant, particularly for the first time, we recommend you check your eligibility before you apply.
You can find the check list on our website here.

Updated Regulations and Ministerial Determinations

We’ve recently updated and simplified that range of several key resources for applicants and grant recipients for the 2008-09 Grant Year including the EMDG Regulations and Ministerial Determinations.

You’ll find the documents on our Publications page under the Technical information section here on our website.

Coaching Sessions to Assist You

These personalised sessions are perfect if you’re new to EMDG and need assistance with preparing your application, or if you just need a ‘refresher’ course on what you can claim due to any changes to the scheme since the last time you applied.

Places are limited for each session and for more information, or to register, please visit our website here.

Business Club Australia Opportunities at the Masters Games

Business Club Australia is Austrade's business networking program around major international sporting events.

BCA's objectives are:

Promote, position and support Brand Australia internationally by showcasing Australia as a desirable business partner
Target strategic industry sectors around specific events
Provide business matching services at networking events to enable Australian companies to establish or strengthen business relationships with overseas clients and organisations
Use events/venues as a showcase of the Australian sports industry (and major event) capability.

The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games are where everyday people can have extraordinary experiences. Australia’s famous harbour city will host the seventh edition of the world’s biggest multi-sport event from 10-18 October 2009. The Games are open to everyone, including business people.

The Australian and NSW governments have invested equally into this program that will see up to 25,000 people from 100 countries compete in a range of sporting events at 72 venues throughout Sydney. The social program is also packed with activities, including what will be an unforgettable Opening Ceremony at Sydney Olympic Park.

The Closing Ceremony will be held in the heart of the city and daily events including international business activities will be held in Sydney Olympic Park and many other hubs around Sydney.

Registrations for the games close on 31 July 2009. To find out more about the games please, visit the website and for information about Business Club Australia please visit their website here.

Tell Us About Your Successes!

We always like to hear about EMDG recipients export wins, especially in these difficult global market conditions. If you’ve kicked some export goals recently, employed more staff or landed a new contract, please send us a few words about it.

With your permission, we would use this information in spreading the word about the positive impact the EMDG Scheme has had in generating export earnings and employment.

We are currently highlighting several EMDG recipients in a national publicity campaign in print and online, which features comments about the positive impact EMDG has had on their export successes. This national exposure is a great way for them to introduce their companies to a wide audience.