All applications should be submitted in line with the Program Guidelines. See Section 5 of the Guidelines for further information on the application form.
Applications will be assessed based on the weighting given to each assessment area. There are three assessment areas that are weighted and scored.
| Assessment area | Weighting |
|---|---|
| 1: Your business story and national benefit | 40% |
| 2: National category | 20% |
| 3: Business and export growth strategy | 40% |
Read the Program Guidelines for further information on the assessment criteria.
Note: The first two questions are not scored and are for promotional purposes only.
Thinking about your business in the agribusiness, food and beverage sector, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and what you’ve done to ensure its long-term viability? Consider biosecurity regulations, climate, market concentration and diversification, product or technology innovation, supply chain improvements, and research and development.
Thinking about your business in the Creative, Lifestyle and Design industries sector, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, how you leverage the brands unique design IP and creative narrative to provide a point of difference in international markets and what you’ve done to ensure its long-term viability? Consider product innovation, design and brand experience, cultural exchange, technology, service, and design.
Thinking about your business in the technologies sector, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and what you’ve done to ensure its long-term viability? Consider research and development, product innovation, industry, or market diversification.
Thinking about your business as an emerging exporter, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and what you’ve done to ensure its long-term viability? Consider measures such as customer identification, market access, technology, or product innovation.
Thinking about your First Nations exporting business, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and what you’ve done to ensure the meaningful involvement and contribution of First Nations people in the development of goods and services, leadership and decision-making, and cultural or economic benefit. Consider product innovation, market diversification, customer identification or marketing.
Thinking about your business in the international education and training sector, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and what you’ve done to ensure it contributes positively to the international student experience. Consider partnerships, product or service innovation, market diversification and use of technology.
Thinking about your business in the international health, medical and wellbeing sector, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and what you’ve done to ensure your business has a positive impact. Consider partnerships, product or technology innovation, research and development, and patient outcomes.
Thinking about your business in the manufacturing and advanced materials sector, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and what you’ve done to ensure it has a sustainable future. Consider design, product or technology innovation, research and development, and industry diversification.
Thinking about your business in the professional services sector, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and what you’ve done to ensure you deliver outstanding services. Consider product, technology or service innovation and client outcomes.
Thinking about your business as a regionally based exporter, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and what you’ve done to ensure its long-term viability? Consider service, product or technology innovation and supply chain measures.
Thinking about your business in the resources and energy sector, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and what you’ve done to ensure its long-term viability? Consider product innovation, technology, research and development, industry and market diversification.
As a small business exporter, tell us what makes your business successful internationally, address challenges, and what you’ve done to ensure its long-term viability? Consider partnerships, product or service innovation, market diversification and use of technology.
Tell us what makes your business successful internationally, and how you contribute to environmental sustainability. Consider service, product or technology innovation, waste and water management, your carbon footprint or your business operations.
See section 7 of the Program Guidelines for all award category descriptions.
You are required to provide supporting evidence to demonstrate eligibility and substantiate claims in your application.
You must attach supporting documentation to the application portal in line with the instructions provided. You should only attach requested documents. We will not consider information in attachments that we do not request.
You are required to provide the following promotional assets.
For more information on the application process, including the assessment criteria and how to apply, read the 2026 Program Guidelines.