The EMDG scheme has been established to encourage Australian manufacturers to seek out and develop overseas markets for goods and specified services and intellectual property rights which are substantially of Australian origin. The maximum grant payable per entity is $150,000 per annum for a maximum of 7 years.

Xenex consultants work with your management team to maximise your eligibility under the Export Market Development Grants scheme.The EMDG scheme provides a 50% rebate on eligible overseas marketing costs above $15,000. Our grants consultants will review all current marketing arrangements, prepare all necessary documentation and lodge the completed application on your behalf. We will advise your company on maximising the EMDG entitlement over the available grant years.

Xenex Consultants process all documentation in relation to EMDG scheme on a 10% success fee, payable only when you receive the grant. We do have an optional structure of 6% with an establishment fee of just $6,000. This establishment fee covers all grants (R&D or Export) the Client company will seek to apply for in the 2-year engagement period. Our function includes the following:

- A review, in detail of your eligibility for EMDG and other grants, including corporate structures, products / services / IP rights etc;

- advise on maximising your EMDG entitlement;

-  A review of all current marketing contracts and assist in the preparation of any further marketing contracts required for EMDG purposes;

-  An assessment of your expenditure to determine what is eligible for EMDG purposes (can consolidate expenditure for last two years in the 1st claim);

-   We prepare and lodge your application for an EMDG, including attending the investigation of any claim by Austrade;

-  provide pro-active advice and respond to all EMDG queries you may have; and

- assist you in future export planning.

EMDG Eligibility Criteria

Companies must meet the following criteria:

- Must be a registered Australian entity

- Goods, services (including tourism), intellectual property rights and know-how; and events

- Turnover of more than $30M

- Export earnings of more than $15M

- Marketing spend of more than $15,000

- Covers eligible promotional activities only

- For approved promotional purposes only

- EMDG excludes New Zealand

- Maximum payable is $150,000 per grant year for seven years

Eligible Expenditure

- Overseas Representation

- Marketing Consultants

- Marketing Visits

- Communications

- Free Samples

- Trade Fairs and Promotional Events

- Promotional Literature and Advertising

- Hosting or visiting overseas buyers