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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

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
Date Tuesday 8 April Time 9:30 to 12:30 Session Targeting and researching your export market Venue TBC
Date Tuesday 29 April Time 9:30 to 12:30 Session Developing your export market Venue TBC
Date Tuesday 13 May Time 9:30 to 12:30 Session Managing distribution channels and partners Venue TBC
Date Tuesday 17 June Time Individual MS Teams appointments allocated Session Presentation of trade action plan Venue N/A
Date Tuesday 24 June Time 9:30 to 12:30 Session Practical steps for trade action plan implementation Venue TBC
Date 8 April to 29 August Time N/A Session One-to-one company mentoring Venue N/A

How to apply

The next application window for Grow Beyond is due to open on Monday 18 August 2025.

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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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