A series of export-focused roadshows will take place across York and North Yorkshire in October, targeting local businesses seeking international growth. The programme will visit Tadcaster, Harrogate, Scarborough, Helmsley, York, Catterick, and Skipton.
The events are funded by the region’s Business Innovation Fund, which provides grants ranging from £3,000 to £10,000. Applications for the next funding round open in November. Attendees will gain guidance from export specialists and learn from businesses already operating internationally.
The region’s export programme distributed £200,000 in grants last year, enabling companies to attend overseas trade expos and develop international sales channels. Supported businesses collectively generated more than £15 million in revenue from exports.
The Business Innovation Fund runs five programmes covering sector activity, start-ups, export support, innovation, and funding access. It complements additional regional initiatives launched in 2025, including the £10 million Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund, the £7 million Carbon Negative Challenge Fund, and the £2.3 million Skills Innovation Fund.
The roadshows aim to strengthen the export capabilities of York and North Yorkshire companies and position international trade as a priority for regional economic growth.
