Grant

UK Tradeshow Programme

DBT programme supporting UK businesses to exhibit at or attend selected overseas trade shows.

Quick answer

The UK Tradeshow Programme (UKTP) helps UK businesses exhibit at or attend approved overseas trade shows, with support that may include training, advice and grant contributions toward exhibitor costs. Businesses apply via the relevant DBT-approved trade show organiser or DBT portal, against published criteria for each show.

Funding amount

Varies

Region

United Kingdom

Stage

Growth

Provider

Department for Business and Trade

Eligibility

UK-based exporters or potential exporters meeting DBT's size, sector and prior support criteria for the specific show.

Eligibility Quick Check

A cautious, rules-based check using only the criteria already published for this programme. Not a guarantee — always verify against the official source.

Industries

Reviewed by Michael Flanagan, Founder, FundingAtlas. Standard listing — accurate programme summary, not yet fully advisor-reviewed.

Official source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-tradeshow-programme

Last editorial review: 6/14/2026

Last data check: 6/14/2026

Conservative note: Standard listing. Support levels, eligible shows and grant amounts change each cycle — confirm current details with DBT.

Funding details can change. Always confirm live criteria on the official source. Methodology · Review process · Report an update

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