Export Essentials for Technology Companies

The Technology Stream of the Export Capability Building Program (ECBP) helps NSW technology businesses build the skills, knowledge and confidence to grow internationally.

Delivered by Investment NSW in partnership with Haymarket HQ, a Sydney-based innovation and entrepreneurship hub, the program provides practical guidance to help participants prepare for successful entry into global markets.

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About the program

Technology businesses from sectors including AI, cybersecurity, SaaS, fintech, regtech, govtech, proptech, edtech, digital health, agritech and cleantech are encouraged to apply. Other technology-enabled businesses with scalable products or services and international growth ambitions may also be suitable.

The program is open to eligible technology businesses across metropolitan and regional New South Wales.

Participants can choose an online or in-person workshop, with both offering the same content, outcomes and materials.

Participants will:

Assess their export readiness and identify areas for improvement.

Evaluate and prioritise international market opportunities.

Understand market entry, scaling and go-to-market strategies.

Develop a practical export growth strategy for their business.

Learn how government trade and export programs can support international expansion.

Participants will also receive practical tools, templates and real-world examples that can be applied immediately.

Workshop dates

In-person workshop

Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm (doors open at 9:00am, for a 9:30am start)
Location: Haymarket HQ Level 2, 63 Dixon Street, Haymarket NSW 2000

Online workshop – Delivered across two-part sessions:

Session 1
Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Time:10:00am-11:30am
Location: Online

Session 2
Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location: Online

Who should attend

NSW-based technology businesses that are:

New to exporting or exploring international markets
Preparing for international growth and market entry
Seeking a clearer export strategy and market prioritisation framework.

Please note:
Applicants may nominate their preferred workshop format as part of the EOI process. Where the in-person workshop reaches capacity, applicants may be offered a place in the online workshop.

Both workshops deliver the same content, learning outcomes and program materials.

How to apply

Expressions of Interest are now open and close on Monday 9 November 2026.

Contact

For further information, please contact
Chris Evans, Senior Export Adviser, Investment NSW
Chris.Evans@investment.nsw.gov.au

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