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Find similar grantsTrade and Export Program is sponsored by Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office. Provides funding to small businesses in all industries to support trade and export activities.
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As the top exporting state for 24 years in a row in 2025, Texas continues to be a leader in international trade.
With its unique combination of strategic location, the largest U.S. rail and road infrastructure, the most U.S. ports of entry, a multilingual workforce twice the national average, a vibrant international banking center, a diplomatic hub with Consular Corps representing about 90 nations, as well as a concentration of corporate and financial resources, Texas is a global trade powerhouse.
From Texas, small, medium and large businesses alike have found great success in doing business globally. Far from being the exclusive domain of large corporations, export trade in Texas is driven by its innovative, nimble and oftentimes small firms. In fact, more than 92% of all Texas exporters are small businesses.
Texas Business Exports Assistance The International Business & Trade Team assists Texas small- and medium-sized businesses with developing new international markets and exporting their products and services around the globe. You may contact an International Business & Trade Specialist for direct, technical assistance.
The team coordinates delegations of Texas small businesses in several export-oriented trade shows and missions throughout the year. Eligible small businesses will receive free, turnkey, shared booth space, pre-event and on-site assistance from experienced staff.
Additional Exporting Resources The U.S. Commercial Service has developed comprehensive video collections that will help your small business become better equipped to enter the exciting exporting world. The How To Export series of videos introduces you to the key concepts to get started, when you are ready for more in-depth instruction, step up to the Export Mechanics Training Videos .
The U.S. Commercial Service offers free, on-line resources to make planning easier and help you become a more proactive and successful exporter. Whether you are creating your first export plan, or are fine-tuning an existing plan, use our planning resources to boost your international sales potential. Understand the Export Process to start selling to global customers.
Are You Export Ready? Take an assessment. Learn how to create an Export Plan.
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The Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF), established under the Texas CHIPS Act in 2023, provides grants to strengthen Texas leadership in semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing. With approximately $948 million in total appropriations, the fund awards grants to state entities, higher education institutions, and private companies with an established Texas presence undertaking semiconductor manufacturing, design, or advanced technology development. Individual grants can reach $14 million or more. Eligible businesses must demonstrate local community support, planned capital investment, and job creation. Applications are reviewed by the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee.
Product Development and Small Business Incubator Fund (PDSBI) is a grant from the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office, Office of the Governor that funds product development companies and small business incubators and accelerators located in Texas through long-term, asset-backed loans. The program finances the development and production of new or improved products and stimulates growth of new or existing small businesses. It targets businesses that are unable to obtain financing or suitable terms in traditional capital markets. Eligible applicants include product development companies and incubators or accelerators operating in Texas with at least three years of operating history.
California State Trade Expansion Program's Export Voucher is sponsored by California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Helps eligible California small businesses expand internationally by reimbursing up to 75% of pre-approved export promotion expenses, up to $10,000. Eligible applicants must be for-profit, California businesses that meet the SBA definition of a small business and have been in operation for at least one year.
California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Export Voucher is sponsored by California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). This program helps eligible California small businesses expand internationally by reimbursing up to 75% of pre-approved export promotion expenses. Funds can be used for participation in export trade shows, international marketing, and website globalization.