Working alongside UK Trade & Investment to Promote Export and Inward Investment to Global Businesses.
COBIS is delighted to work with UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) as a UKTI Trade Challenge Partner. This partnership enables COBIS to offer our members increased ways of accessing quality information and services about exporting overseas, and opportunities to increase their sales to international markets.
More information on the services available to COBIS members through our status as a UKTI Trade Challenge Partner is listed below. For further queries, please contact Natalie Friend - Communications and Membership Officer, COBIS - members@cobis.org.uk
There is a total of 123 UKTI Accredited trade partners which represent over 600,000 UK businesses. UKTI Trade Challenge Partners meet with UKTI representatives three times per year to discuss ways in which we can work together more effectively to increase our members' exports to overseas markets.
UKTI Business Opportunities
COBIS members can access information on overseas contracts and business opportunities through the UKTI Business Opportunities portal. Register today to be kept informed about opportunities in your area of expertise.
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UKTI Export Finance
UKTI Export Finance is the UK’s export credit agency. The team help UK exporters by providing insurance to exporters and guarantees to banks to share the risks of providing export finance. In addition, UKTI Export Finance can make loans to overseas buyers of goods and services from the UK. UK Export Finance is the operating name of the Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD).
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UKTI Events Portal
COBIS members can access information about the extensive range of industry events supported by UKTI. Visit the UKTI Events Portal to register for updates about events in your area of interest.
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UKTI International Trade Services for Exporters
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) staff provide expert international trade advice and practical support to UK-based companies who want to grow their business overseas. Tailored support packages are available for companies who are first time exporters (FTEs), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or medium-sized businesses (MSBs).
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UKTI Tradeshow Access Programme
The Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) provides funding in the form of grants for eligible businesses to attend overseas trade shows. The funding helps business to gain market knowledge, experience in attending and getting the most from overseas trade shows, and advice and support from trade experts.
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UKTI Webinars
UKTI run an extensive programme of webinars throughout the year. Visit the UKTI website to register for alerts about webinars in your area of interest.
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Are You New to Exporting Overseas?
If so, the COBIS relationship with UKTI as a Trade Challenge Partner can help you gain valuable insights into how to start selling to international markets.
UKTI Open to Export
Open to Export is an online community which offers step by step guidance to UK businesses preparing to sell overseas markets.. Backed by the UK Government and business, Open to Export is a not for profit social enterprise dedicated to helping UK companies grow through export.
Companies can get free online information and advice from the community on anything to do with international growth, and connect with the full spectrum of organisations providing support for exporters. Thousands of companies are using the service to connect, learn and talk about going global through our forum, webinars, guides and useful contacts.
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Export Savvy
ExportSavvy is a learning and information tool for businesses that want to grow a sustainable business through international trade. Members include individuals who are are new to export as well as those with experience.
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Export Insight Visits
UKTI organises group trade visits to a number of European countries giving companies with little or no international export experience an insight into international trade.
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About UKTI
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) works with UK based businesses to ensure their success in international markets through exports. For more information visit http://www.gov.uk/ukti
UKTI is responsible for:
- international trade and investment
- helping UK companies achieve their potential overseas through exporting
- encouraging investment in the UK by overseas businesses
