INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT FOR YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH

November 26, 2024

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) North of England Newsletter - November 2024

Welcome to our newsletter.

We are pleased to share some great highlights including the launch of our 2025 Women's International Networking (WIN) programme, as well as our new Enhanced Trade Partnership scheme launched in Greater Manchester to get more small businesses exporting.

Read on for updates on our latest events, missions and international trade news.

Women's International Networking (WIN) programme 2025

Following last year’s success, the Women's International Networking (WIN) programme is back, with applications open for the 2025 cohort across the UK.

The WIN programme brings together a closed network of trailblazing female entrepreneurs, building lasting connections that fuel success and helping them to access new markets overseas.

The programme will include three mandatory in-person events that will be held locally between January and May 2025 and an optional trade mission to Europe.

Ready to embrace the WINning mindset? Click here to find out.

Be quick, registration closes on Saturday, 30th November 2024.

Government teams up with Greater Manchester to support SMEs to export

Businesses in Greater Manchester will be the very first in the country to benefit from an enhanced and unparalleled support scheme to help explore more markets around the world.

Officially launched on 21 November, the Enhanced Trade Partnership has been set up between DBT, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the Growth Company and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to get more businesses exporting.

The scheme will pool resources available at an international, national and regional level into one easy to access place to ensure new and existing exporters have the best tools at their disposal.

Find out more here.

Rescheduled: Sustainable infrastructure opportunities in Malaysia

Thursday, 28th November 2024 - 08:30-09:30 - Online

Or catch-up on-demand to also find out more about the opportunities in Indonesia. Further information can be found here.

Meet the African Infrastructure Contractors Roadshow

Thursday, 20th February 2025 in Manchester

Join DBT's exclusive opportunity to gain insights into a range of major infrastructure projects, due to be delivered across the African continent. Meet directly with supply chain businesses during the second edition of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) roadshow.

Trade Mission to Ambiente

Friday, 7th - Tuesday, 11th February 2025 - Frankfurt, Germany

Join our team at Ambiente 2025, the leading international consumer goods fairs and gain an overview of the global marketplace.

This is a great opportunity to research the latest trends and connect with key buyers in the retail and consumer goods industries across the globe.

Express your interest here.

Registrations close on 11 December 2024.

Greater Manchester in Japan: Trade Mission to Expo 2025

Monday, 16th - Friday, 20th June 2025, Osaka, Japan

Companies from the Greater Manchester are invited to join us on this high-profile trade mission to Japan.

Providing a unique platform for brand exposure, the mission programme will provide you with an exclusive package of support to facilitate connections with key buyers and decision-makers in Japan and beyond.

Registrations close on 20 December 2024.

Express your interest here.

Game Developers Conference (GDC)

Sunday, 16th - Friday, 21st March 2025 - San Francisco, USA

Last chance to register, registrations close on 28 November 2024.

Don't miss out on our next trade mission to GDC in San Francisco, delivered in partnership with UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie). As one of the leading global video games conferences, GDC could be your path to success, enabling you to strengthen your reputation within the United States and beyond.

Express your interest here.

Supercharge your Export Journey

The UK Export Academy brings out plenty of new workshops every month. If you haven’t already registered, sign up now to get started with your exporting journey. If you are already part of the community update your bookings with the latest workshops.

Here is a taste of what's coming up: