The International Business Festival is pleased to announce that the 2018 Fly to Buy Grant Scheme is now open. The programme aims to support overseas buyers and investors to attend 2018’s event by offering a select number of eligible delegates a contribution towards travel, accommodation and other Festival related costs.

The deadline for the first wave of applications is Wednesday 31st January 2018 and applications can now be submitted via flytobuy@thebusinessfestival.com

What is the Fly to Buy/Fly to Trade scheme?

An incentive scheme that allows delegations to apply for a grant to assist them in attending and participating in the Festival.

Applications will be assessed against a set of eligibility criteria and will be subject to a formal appraisal process. To be eligible, a delegation must comprise of at least 5 companies and where possible include a buyer and potential investor. A grant of up to £2,500 for delegations from outside of Europe.

The grant can be used for the following:

• Attending events and conferences

• Travel and accommodation assistance (e.g. flights)

• Other direct costs associated with attending the Festival

For more information on the scheme and for the application form click here.