Interested in applying for Going Dutch?

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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, one-to-one mentor sessions and a group visit to the Netherlands to meet with pre-qualified potential Dutch partners.

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

Applications for Going Dutch are now open until Friday 21 March at 12 noon.

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 is eligible for the Going Dutch programme?

The Going Dutch programme is only available to Invest Northern Ireland clients. If you would like more information on becoming a client, see How we support business.  

To be eligible, you must also meet the following criteria: 

  • Have fewer than 75 employees
  • Have a minimum turnover of £250k
  • 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

Apply now

Applications for Going Dutch are now open until Friday 21 March at 12 noon. Please complete the eligibility checker to find out if you qualify to apply.

Q1 - Is your company based in Northern Ireland?
Q2 - Are you an Invest NI client?
Q3 - How many employees (including yourself) is in your business?
Q4 - Does your business have an annual minimum turnover of £250,000?
Q5 - Are you currently selling outside of Northern Ireland?

Sorry, based on your answers your business does not meet the eligibility criteria for Going Dutch.

Outside of Going Dutch, there is a wide range of support available to help grow your business in the form of advice, guidance, and funding.

Visit our website for further details on available support or contact us.

The nibusinessinfo.co.uk help and support for exporting section has a range of support available to help businesses trade successfully outside Northern Ireland.

See how we support business for the criteria for becoming an Invest NI client .

Based on your answers your business is eligible for Going Dutch.

Complete this form and a member of our Early-Stage Exporter & Capability Team will contact you within five days.

Sector/business activity

Information seminar

There will be an Information Seminar held on Tuesday 25 March 2025, 09:30-13:00 at Invest NI, Belfast. Find out more and register.

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Find out more about the Going Dutch programme.

Contact us

If you are interested in Going Dutch programme support, contact our Business Support Team on 0800 181 4422 or complete the enquiry form.

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