GMEP & Friends: Summer Networking by the Sea
On Wednesday 1 July, it’s that time of year again: the annual GMEP & Friends Summer Reception!
This year, we will be hosting this inspiring networking session at Barbarossa
Welcome to the Global Market Entry Program!
A unique internationalization program for entrepreneurs in the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region, offering customized one-on-one guidance and access to a local community with global ambitions.
Learn more about our program, events and community!
Global Market Entry Program
A unique internationalization program for entrepreneurs in the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region
20 limited spots -
will you be one of them?
will you be one of them?
Ready to take your business global? The Global Market Entry Program is your chance to scale beyond borders. Designed for 20 ambitious SMEs, startups and scale-ups from the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region, this nine-month program gives you:
Strategic guidance on entering nearby markets Individual coaching in combination with group workshops Access to your local target group
Trade Mission Bits & Pretzels 2026
This year, the Global Market Entry Program will once again be organizing a Trade Mission to attend the Bits & Pretzels conference in Munich. We are currently on the look for 8 organizations from the Metropolitan Region Rotterdam-The Hague that will be eligible to be part of our cohort, and will receive:
Full conference passes for up to three colleagues;
Access to a one-day startup booth at Bits & Pretzels;
Participation in the delegation network session.
Is this something for you? You can gain more insights on this Trade Mission via the link below:
Why join the community?
Proven approach & in-depth knowledge
A combination of strategic research and practical market validation. The cross-sectoral approach fosters knowledge exchange and synergy. Thematic workshops provide the knowledge needed for successful expansion.
High-quality guidance
Receive support from internationalization experts and country specialists from the German-Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Netherlands French Chamber of Commerce, and MarketLink (Denmark & Sweden). These experts assist you with the validation of your internationalization plans and network building.
Result-oriented
You complete the program with a solid internationalization plan, practical insights, and valuable connections.
Program Designed for SMEs
and Scale-Ups
and Scale-Ups
Possess sufficient capacity and are ready for the next step: expanding abroad.
Have a proven business case and traction in the Dutch market.
Updates
The Hague was once again at ChangeNOW!
At ChangeNOW 2026 in Paris, The Hague highlighted its role as a leading hub for impact-driven innovation, alongside the Netherlands’ largest national delegation.
The Hague boosts international business growth with new Germany and France initiatives
Discover how The Hague supports international business growth with a new export bootcamp focused on Germany and France, and strengthened regional leadership.
