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What is Export and Capability solutions?
Develop your export capability and take your business to new markets outside Northern Ireland.
Our Export and Capability solutions provide Northern Ireland businesses with the knowledge and skills to structure and build on their export activity.
How can my business benefit from Export and Capability development?
We offer programmes that support early-stage and experienced exporters in developing the skills and knowledge required to grow their sales outside Northern Ireland. This is achieved through:
- Peer-to-peer learning with other businesses
- Tailored market research
- Exploring new market opportunities
- Export planning
- One-on-one mentoring
- Creating new business networks
- Market visits
- International sales meetings
What support is available?
Our Export and Capability Solutions programmes are open to all Invest Northern Ireland client companies that meet the eligibility criteria. Find out more about becoming an Invest Northern Ireland client company.
The support we offer includes:
Grow Beyond
The Grow Beyond Programme is designed to help companies to develop their understanding of the steps to developing a market outside Northern Ireland and to prepare and implement a Trade Action Plan for growing sales in the Republic of Ireland and/or Great Britain.
Find out more about our Grow Beyond programme.
Going Dutch
The Going Dutch programme is designed to help companies who have limited or no experience of selling outside of Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to successfully break into and develop opportunities in an international market.
Find out more about our Going Dutch programme.
Graduate to Export
The Graduate to Export helps companies by providing financial support to employ a graduate for 18 months to undertake market research and support in the development of a market entry strategy.
Find out more about our Graduate to Export programme.
International Sales Leadership Programme
The International Sales Leadership Programme is designed to enable ‘Sales Leaders’ to drive sales in international markets through the development of an international sales strategy.
Find out more about our International Sales Leadership Programme.
Not sure that this support is right for you?
Contact us and we can explore options for your business together.