Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; administered by ExporTT Limited
Provides grants to eligible Trinidad and Tobago SMEs in eight designated sectors for 50% of the cost of acquiring new capital equipment, machinery, software, tools or related capital requirements. Working capital, land, buildings and installation costs are excluded.
Ministry of Trade and Industry, administered by ExporTT Limited
Provides grants to Trinidad and Tobago SMEs in designated sectors for 50% of eligible new capital expenditure, up to TT$250,000 per beneficiary. Working capital, land, buildings, and installation costs are excluded.
Grants covering 75% of the cost of new machinery and equipment used to manufacture alternatives to wheat flour, up to TT$340,000. Working capital and land, building, and installation costs are excluded.
Technical and financial assistance for 10 exporters or manufacturers adopting environmentally friendly packaging, including biodegradable and recyclable materials.
In-kind export-promotion support for 20 companies, covering activities such as shelf-stocking fees, shipment of product samples for tastings and in-store promotions.
Innovation vouchers valued at up to TT$200,000 support product or service development, process automation and technology acquisition through collaboration with universities, research institutions and other knowledge providers. Twenty companies are expected to benefit.
Provides partial grant funding to eligible manufacturing and agro-processing firms for international standards certification, including capacity building, specialized equipment, infrastructure modifications, audits, inspections, and certification costs.
A virtual incubator programme providing aspiring young entrepreneurs with business training, expert mentorship, peer support, pitch feedback, and access to an alumni network. This cohort concluded in December 2024.
Support for exporters to modify product labelling and packaging and reduce product-testing costs so their goods can satisfy statutory, legal and market-entry requirements. The initiative targets 50 exporters.
A one-time tax credit for approved manufacturing companies that invested in new machinery, production lines or equipment in 2023, applicable against corporation tax liability.
National Entrepreneurship Development Company Limited (NEDCO)
A non-repayable government grant providing financial support, entrepreneurial development training, business advisory services, and mentorship to eligible entrepreneurs in Trinidad and Tobago with a business idea, start-up, or existing business.