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.
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A unique internationalization program for entrepreneurs in the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region
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
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:
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.
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.
You complete the program with a solid internationalization plan, practical insights, and valuable connections.
Possess sufficient capacity and are ready for the next step: expanding abroad.
Have a proven business case and traction in the Dutch market.
GMEP 2027 Registration is starting in October 2026! The Global Market Entry Program is an Internationalisation Program funded by the Metropoolregio Rotterdam-The Hague, Municipality of The Hague, and MKB Den Haag, and is
On Wednesday 1 July, the annual GMEP & Friends Summer Reception took place again at Barbarossa Beach, in Scheveningen.
How do you validate whether there is real demand for your product or service in a new international market? This practical episode is for entrepreneurs who are considering expanding abroad
