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I want to grow internationally

Ready to take your business across borders? Oost NL empowers innovative entrepreneurs from the Eastern Netherlands to achieve international growth. Our extensive network, both locally and globally, connects you with the right partners and customers to match your ambitions.

2 mannen bij een innovatieproduct

Expanding into international markets offers significant growth opportunities but also comes with complexities. New markets often present unfamiliar regulations and challenges. Oost NL supports you at every step, providing expert advice on legal frameworks, funding opportunities, and reliable business partners.

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GO4EXPORT program

Leverage our international network

Oost NL has strong networks in Germany, Japan, and the Scandinavian countries. We connect you with new international partners, customers, and suppliers. We do this in collaboration with regional organizations and national networks such as RVO and foreign trade offices (embassies, NBSOs, and consulates). Our network helps you gain a foothold in your target markets.

Leverage our international network

Oost NL has strong networks in Germany, Japan, and the Scandinavian countries. We connect you with new international partners, customers, and suppliers. We do this in collaboration with regional organizations and national networks such as RVO and foreign trade offices (embassies, NBSOs, and consulates). Our network helps you gain a foothold in your target markets.

Support with grants and incentives

For many entrepreneurs, grants and incentives are essential for export growth. Oost NL helps you find the best opportunities, such as vouchers for trade missions. This allows you to make the most of available support and turn your international ambitions into reality. 

Support with grants and incentives

For many entrepreneurs, grants and incentives are essential for export growth. Oost NL helps you find the best opportunities, such as vouchers for trade missions. This allows you to make the most of available support and turn your international ambitions into reality. 

Ten tips for successful exporting

Looking to expand internationally and maximize your export opportunities? These ten practical tips will help you build a strong foundation for a successful export strategy.

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Ten tips for successful exporting

Looking to expand internationally and maximize your export opportunities? These ten practical tips will help you build a strong foundation for a successful export strategy.

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Trade Missions and Exhibitions 

Want to showcase your business abroad? Oost NL organizes trade missions and exhibition visits. We take care of the details during business trips and participation in trade fairs or international events, providing targeted follow-up support.

  • Meet potential business partners
  • Expand your international network
  • Gain better insights into market opportunities in a specific country
  • Exchange valuable knowledge
  • Increase your company’s visibility 

Consultation on international business

Consultation on international business

Wondering what your next step in international business should be? Through the GO4EXPORT program, you can request a free trade consultation. One of our partners will discuss your ambitions and advise you on opportunities within GO4EXPORT and other national programs.

Interested? Fill out the registration form, and a GO4EXPORT partner will get in touch with you.

GO4EXPORT: for SME Export from East Netherlands

Oost NL is the program manager of GO4EXPORT. In collaboration with regional partners and the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, we support SME export growth in the region. Through GO4EXPORT, we organize trade missions to countries like Germany, China, and Canada, providing both pre- and post-mission support.

GO4EXPORT: for SME Export from East Netherlands

Oost NL is the program manager of GO4EXPORT. In collaboration with regional partners and the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, we support SME export growth in the region. Through GO4EXPORT, we organize trade missions to countries like Germany, China, and Canada, providing both pre- and post-mission support.

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