Go Global Georgia

We are proud to announce Go Global Georgia for small business exporters.

Go Global Georgia, launched in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, provides reimbursement funding to eligible Georgia exporters for pre-approved export activities. This competitive grant program is intended to increase the number of small businesses that export, assist small firms with export development and expand international sales. 

Did you know that most exporters in Georgia are small businesses? These companies are the backbone of our economy, and Georgia made products and services can be found in nearly every country in the world. GDEcD’s Trade team provides a suite of customized services to help companies navigate global opportunities and succeed in exporting. Go Global Georgia provides financial resources to help small businesses do more globally.

What can Go Global Georgia Do for My Business?
Go Global Georgia provides reimbursement grants for eligible and pre-approved export activities. Approved companies are eligible for 75% reimbursement per activity, up to the maximum reimbursement for that activity. This is a competitive grant program; each application is carefully vetted and eligible companies are thoroughly evaluated by the program’s formal review committee. Go Global Georgia is open to current exporters and export ready small businesses. Companies are strongly encouraged to submit detailed applications outlining their international strategy, current export capacity, on-going export efforts and goals for international expansion. 

Eligible export activities include:

• Design and translation of international marketing materials 
• ExportGA training course
• International trade show booth costs 
• International travel costs for trade shows, trade missions and foreign buyer trips 
• Participation in U.S. Commercial Service programs and services
• Website globalization/localization costs and other fees associated with growing online business opportunities
• Export consultancy services for international market intelligence and partner searches
• Export credit insurance premiums

More details about Go Global Georgia are available here.

Apply Now
Is your small business ready to go global?  Do your products and services contain at least 51% U.S. content? Our application guidelines can help you get started. Apply today for Go Global Georgia and expand your exports.  

Learn more about Georgia’s customized export services and how our team in Georgia and around the world can help you grow.  

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Questions?  We’ve got answers in our Frequently Asked Questions page.  

Go Global Georgia forms

• Reimbursement form
• Reimbursement guidelines
• Evaluation form
• Sample invoice

This program is funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration.​