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About the Grow Beyond programme
Grow Beyond is an early stage export programme designed for businesses operating within manufacturing and tradeable services to help them grow sales in the Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Great Britain (GB).
Through interactive group workshops and one-to-one mentoring sessions, the programme includes guidance on:
- Successfully targeting and researching markets
- Developing export markets
- Identifying and managing distribution channels and partners
- Developing and implementing a robust Trade Action Plan
Cost to participate £400+VAT
The next application window for Grow Beyond is due to open on Monday 18 August 2025.
How can my business benefit from the Grow Beyond programme?
Participating business people will benefit from shared learning and group discussion with both peers and professional trainers and mentors. The programme will also build your confidence and experience in export planning and export plan implementation.
Who is eligible for the Grow Beyond programme?
The Grow Beyond 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 a minimum of two years trading experience
- Employing a minimum of three individuals (inc. owner or manager)
- Have a turnover of £250,000 to £2m
- Currently export less than 30% of turnover
- Do not currently sell outside of RoI and GB
Who is currently participating in the Grow Beyond programme?
Client companies participating in the current cohort of Grow Beyond include:
Programme delivery
The programme will be delivered through a series of workshops and 1:1 mentoring sessions.
Dates for the spring/summer 2025 schedule are:
| Date | Time | Session | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8 April | 9:30 to 12:30 | Targeting and researching your export market | TBC |
| Tuesday 29 April | 9:30 to 12:30 | Developing your export market | TBC |
| Tuesday 13 May | 9:30 to 12:30 | Managing distribution channels and partners | TBC |
| Tuesday 17 June | Individual MS Teams appointments allocated | Presentation of trade action plan | N/A |
| Tuesday 24 June | 9:30 to 12:30 | Practical steps for trade action plan implementation | TBC |
| 8 April to 29 August | N/A | One-to-one company mentoring | N/A |
How to apply
The call for Grow Beyond applications is currently closed.
Discover more
Find out more about the Grow Beyond Programme.
Contact us
If you are interested in Grow Beyond programme support, contact our Business Support Team on 0800 181 4422 or complete the enquiry form.
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