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About the Going Dutch programme

Going Dutch is an early-stage export programme to help local companies develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to sell outside the Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Great Britain (GB).

The programme consists of group workshops and one-to-one mentor sessions. It ends with a group visit to the Netherlands to meet with pre-qualified potential Dutch partners.

Cost to participate in the programme is £1,200+VAT

How my can my business benefit from the Going Dutch programme?

Participants in the Going Dutch programme can benefit from:

  • Market research bespoke to their business
  • Support and mentoring from a specialist consultant
  • Assistance and support for a follow-up visit to the Netherlands

Going Dutch is a great initiative with excellent support from professionals who have walked this walk many times. The logistics is excellent and if you invest the effort you will get in back in spades!

Philip Hill, Commercial Director - AW Control Systems

Going Dutch is one of the best programmes and best value for money. We experienced great entrepreneurial camaraderie in the whole Going Dutch group.

Brendan Doherty, Managing Director - Connex Offsite

Going Dutch was an extremely worthwhile first dip into exporting into Europe - the Invest NI team were knowledgeable, helpful, and supportive. I really do recommend this programme for its structure and the value of having a team who understand the Dutch market cannot be underplayed.

Louise Brogan - LinkedIn with Louise

Who can apply for the Going Dutch programme?

The Going Dutch programme is open to all Invest Northern Ireland client companies that meet the eligibility criteria. Find out more about becoming an Invest Northern Ireland client company.

 

Who is eligible for the Going Dutch programme?

The programme is designed for Invest NI client companies that:

  • Have fewer than 75 employees
  • Make at least £250,000 a year
  • Have sold successfully into the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain
  • Have a product or service that can be exported
  • Are financially stable to expand into new markets

How to apply

The application window for Going Dutch is expected to open in 2025.

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