Our Export Market Research Scheme (EMRS) provides financial support and advice to British companies and trade associations on export marketing research.

The scheme aims at encouraging British companies to use export marketing research in the development of a market entry strategy for their overseas markets. It also ensures British companies undertake or commission marketing research based on sound methods. In addition to advising companies on how to use export marketing research effectively, financial support towards the costs of undertaking approved projects is also provided. This includes: Financial support of up to 50 per cent of the total project cost when a company commissions a professional marketing research consultant Financial assistance of up to 50 per cent towards the expense of an overseas trip when the study is conducted in-house A subsidy of up to 33 per cent towards the cost of purchasing desk research such as a published marketing research report

Support is available for British companies with fewer than 250 employees, regardless of turnover and ownership status, wishing to research specific overseas markets for their own products and services. Companies may receive support for up to ten in-depth field research projects. The maximum grant levels apply as follows: In-house projects - £5,000 Market research agency projects for desk research - £5,000 Market research agency projects for in market field research - £15,000 Purchase of published market market research reports - £5,000 Subsistence rates are subject to request, please contact the British Chamber of Commerce.   UK trade associations conducting research on behalf of their members are also eligible. Case Studies There are hundreds of examples of companies claiming phenomenal success in overseas markets following the conduct of export marketing research to gain an in-depth understanding of how best to export their product or service. Read Real Life Case Studies here... The Export Marketing Research Scheme is administered by the British Chambers of Commerce on behalf of UK Trade & Investment. The British Chambers of Commerce Tel:   +44 (0)24 7669 4484 Email: emr@britishchambers.org.uk