Important - before applying
National peak industry bodies must read the TDN guidelines (download below), before applying to join the Trade Diversification Network (TDN). Compliance with these guidelines is a condition to participation in the Accessing New Markets Initiative (ANMI).
Applications now open
Applications close: Midnight 14 October 2025.
What is the TDN?
The TDN is at the heart of ANMI. It will comprise of eligible national peak industry bodies representing Australian exporters.
Joining the TDN
National peak industry bodies will go through a competitive process to join the TDN. Those who are eligible and successful will enter into collaboration agreements with Austrade – to help design activities to support their members diversify their export markets and take advantage of new export growth opportunities.
Applications close Tuesday 14 October 2025.
Guidelines and evaluation criteria
The TDN guidelines (available below) contain important information about the application process, minimum conditions of participation and evaluation criteria.
Selection
Selection will be through a streamlined application process outlined in the Guidelines. Successful national peak industry bodies will:
- help ensure ANMI activities are fit-for-purpose and deliver the best support for Aussie exporters looking to diversify and grow into new markets
- work with Austrade to jointly develop activities to support the industries they represent.
Eligibility and application
National peak industry bodies who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply to join the TDN.
Applications close: Midnight 14 October 2025.
These guidelines must be read before applying. They include:
- purpose of the opportunity
- eligibility and evaluation criteria
- how applications are considered and selected.