Kansas Global Business Expansion Program (K-GLOBE)

Kansas Global Business Expansion Program (K-GLOBE) is sponsored by Kansas Department of Commerce. Assists Kansas companies in boosting their export business through exhibiting products at foreign trade shows and conducting export-related marketing activities.

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Eligible businesses may receive reimbursement for 50% of eligible direct expenses up $10,000 every fiscal year (July 1-June 30) regardless of previous program award history. Click to view the guidelines. Eligible companies are those with headquarters in Kansas and have been in business for at least one (1) year or businesses whose products or services underwent substantial value-added processing in Kansas.

Applications must be submitted at least 45 days before the start of eligible activities. The K-GLOBE Review Committee will visit a first-time K-GLOBE applicant business. Businesses must apply for, be approved, and return the K-GLOBE contract before attending a funded eligible activity.

Applicants agree to provide additional information to Commerce upon request to substantiate their application. The International Airfare and Overseas Lodging expenses are eligible when the company exhibits at an approved Kansas Global Business Expansion Program (K-GLOBE) event. When applying for a trade show exhibition: The trade show must be held outside the United States.

The company must be a first-time exhibitor at the trade show for which it is applying, or it must have a new technology or product being introduced into that market for the first time. At least one (1) full-time employee must work at the trade show. When applying for a foreign sales trip: At least one (1) full-time company employee must travel on the trip The trip will depart from a Kansas airport (MCI included).

If approved, a DocuSign with the Approval Letter and K-GLOBE Contract will be emailed to the individual listed as the business contact on the original application. The business contact must review and sign the DocuSign envelope.

On-site booth space design and/or construction Booth assembly and disassembly Booth furniture and/or equipment rental Translation fees for company literature or business cards to be displayed at trade show Visas for those attending the trade show on behalf of the company Other directly related exhibition expenses can be submitted for consideration but must be noted on the original application and approved by the K-GLOBE program International airfare (50% of cost up to $1,000/person/trip) Overseas lodging (50% of cost up to $750/person/trip) Transportation of products (including airline luggage fees) Interpreter fees for the trip Database subscriptions for market research (first year) Foreign product certifications Industry association memberships (first year) Letter of credit processing fees Market research and consultation New foreign-language company brochures and sales materials Company website localization Non-STEP-funded trade missions Translation and interpretation services Other activities may be considered Applications are open from May 15, 2026, to June 30, 2027, for activities taking place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

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