Virginia Companies Expanding Abroad
Your partner for global growth
Whether your company is entering its first international market or expanding existing export activity, VEDP helps Virginia businesses grow globally. Through expert guidance, international market research, trade missions, and more, our International Trade programs help companies identify buyers, distributors, and partners worldwide.
Virginia Beer Company, York County
Expanding beyond the Commonwealth
Expanding beyond the Commonwealth
Programs & grants
Access a suite of programs and grants to develop a strategy for exporting and grow in international markets.
Publications & trainings
Access a wide range of export how-to guides and industry reports and learn about international trade topics from subject matter experts.
International market research
Find trusted partners or get up to speed on the latest regulations with in-country research, product classification, export compliance, supply chain research, and more.
International trade shows & appointments
Meet potential customers and partners to deepen international relationships and exhibit at international trade shows.
Join the companies
growing worldwide
growing worldwide
Across industries and regions, Virginia companies are expanding internationally by reaching new customers, forming global partnerships, and increasing export sales.
Success Stories
How Virginia took
companies global
Aeroprobe Corporation, Christianburg
It's really fantastic to have resources to help us first identify if there is a market, if it's the right market for us, or if we should be focused on a different market at this time.
Ceres Nanosciences, Inc., Prince William County
VEDP International Trade services provide a great combination of expertise that we don’t have and the resources to quickly boil that down.
We would not have been able to accomplish this without VEDP’s help. International footholds take time and effort in our sector, and we expect to grow this opportunity into a meaningful component of our business.
Frequently asked questions
VEDP helps Virginia companies enter and expand into international markets by providing market research, training, introductions to qualified international buyers and distributors, trade show and business meeting opportunities, and specialized programs and grants that support export planning, market development, and international business growth. VEDP works with both new and experienced exporters to identify markets, develop market-entry strategies, optimize supply chains, and build the relationships needed to increase global sales.
Virginia‑based companies of all sizes — from first‑time exporters to experienced global businesses — can access international trade support through VEDP.
Yes. Virginia businesses can receive customized market research and insights to evaluate demand, competition, and growth opportunities in target countries.