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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
The call for applications for Going Dutch has now closed.
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
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
How to apply
The next call for applications will open June 2025.
Once the call opens, you can check your eligibility on this page.
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Workshops
Here is the schedule for the next cohort of Going Dutch:
| Event | Date | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event Workshop 1 | Date Tuesday 17 June 2025 | Details Researching the European Market / Establishing Route to Market / Partner Search and Filtering / Logistics & Resources Required for Successful Exporting | Venue TBC |
| Event Workshop 2 | Date Tuesday 23 September 2025 | Details Presenting your Company / Preparing for Meetings / Meeting the Buyer / Choosing your Business Partner / Developing the Partnership & Growing Exports | Venue TBC |
| Event Market Visit | Date Monday 29 September – Thursday 2nd October 2025 | Details 3 day market visit to the Netherlands to meet with potential Dutch partners. | Venue Amsterdam |
Discover more
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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