Export opportunities of the week

 

There are literally thousand of opportunities out there for UK businesses - but finding the right one for you can be a time-consuming and daunting task. Fear not, however! We've gone through the listings for you and found a selection of opportunities that could be just what your startup needs to take it up a notch, as well as the awesome set of UKTI Export Hub events. For more exporting opportunities across a huge selection of industries, check out the UKTI Opportunities page.

Events

The UKTI Export Hub

Over the course of four days – from 29th March to 1st April 2016 – the UKTI Export Hub will be coming to London. Exporting experts will be providing businesses with expert advice and support across a variety of industries. From fashion, to sport and tech. Register here for any of the below opportunities.

29 March 2016:  Export Hub in Brick Lane - Tech, Creative and Fashion Sectors
Venue:The Old Truman Brewery, Elys Yard, 15 Hanbury Street, London E1 6QR
Morning Session: (Fashion Sector) 09:30-12:30
Afternoon Session (Creative & Tech Sectors): 13:00-16:00

30 March 2016: Export Hub at the Emirates Stadium - Business Services and Global Sports Sector
Language and Culture Overview
Venue: Arsenal - Emirates Stadium, 75 Drayton Park ,London N5 1BU (Lower Concourse South)

31 March 2016: Export Hub in Heathrow
Venue: Renaissance Hotel Heathrow, Bath Rd, Hounslow TW6 2AQ
Morning Session: 09:30-12:30
Afternoon Session (Repeat): 13:00-16:00

1 April 2016: Export Hub at the North London Business Park
Venue: North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, London N11 1NP
Morning Session: 09:30-12:30
Afternoon Session (Repeat): 13:00-16:00

Opportunities

Kuwait: Opportunity for apartment furniture suppliers

Deadline: 31st March 2016

A Kuwaiti company is seeking apartment furniture suppliers to work with them on a number of projects. Find out more and apply.

India: UK home décor and furnishing brands wanted

Deadline: 4th April 2016

An Indian home décor and furnishing online portal is looking for UK brands to add to its portfolio. Find out more and apply here.

India: UK tech company wanted to develop  app-based assessment platform

Deadline: 8th April 2016

An Indian educational technology is looking to collaborate with a UK tech company to develop an app-based assessment platform to benchmark the skillsets of the workforce. Find out more and apply here.

Canada: Distributor seeking giftware items to fit their portfolio

Deadline: 15th April 2016

A Canadian distributor is seeking high-quality items for jewellery and gift store retailers. Currently their portfolio includes a wide range of items, from tea sets to clocks to keepsakes. The company isn’t looking for toys or clothing. Find out more and apply here.

 

USA: Major US entertainment company seeking UK game development companies

Deadline: 25th April 2016

A US company is seeking an experienced games studio creating mobile games that have a strong story-driven focus and a potential education angle for children under 13. Find out more and apply.

China: Online education company looking for a UK tech company

Deadline: 30th April 2016

A Chinese online education company is looking for UK-based tech companies that can provide them with learning software programmes. Find out more and apply here.

Switzerland : Company seeking greeting cards that make a difference

Deadline: 30th June 2016

A distributor is looking for the next big thing in greeting cards trends from the UK. They’re looking for eye-catching design, they must include a charitable background or scope, and they must be three-dimensional in some way. Find out more and apply.

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