About Grow London Global - international business support

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Join the free Grow London Global programme and get the tools and strategies to expand your business from local to global.

Grow London Global is a free 12-month programme for innovative tech companies ready to expand internationally. Think you're a fit? Check out our eligibility criteria below and the latest cohort of ambitious businesses currently on the programme.

Since launching in May 2023, Grow London Global has provided global business support to more than 600 high-growth tech companies, with £428m in business deals secured so far.

The programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and supported by seven delivery partners who are on hand to help you achieve global success: HSBC Innovation Banking, Oury Clark, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Deel, GrantTree, CLA and TwentyAI.

Thanks to these partnerships, you can access a wealth of expert advice and guidance on global trade, services and markets, as well as practical issues including commercial, financial, global HR, legal, taxation, technology and digital solutions.

The Grow London Global programme is by far the most useful and impactful programme that I have had the privilege of being involved in. The networks, such as London Tech Week speaking slots, and exclusive events, like the AI Dinner with senior government and business leaders, are unparalleled. The exposure they can provide to international markets and leaders cannot be found anywhere else.
Angie Madara
Founding Partner, Athena FundX

How it works

Expert advice: Set out your business priorities and benefit from a bespoke 12-month plan tailored to your growth objectives with your dedicated account manager.

International trade missions: Learn about global trade, services and target markets, and grow your business internationally with unrivalled opportunities to make valuable contacts and gain insights on trade missions across the world.

Workshops: Gain valuable connections and learn from industry experts at exclusive workshops – covering fundraising, strategy, market focus, operations, business development, brand and more.

Events: Join exclusive events, roundtables and meetups tailored to your goals throughout the programme and make valuable connections with top corporates and leaders in your sector.

Grow London Global community: Take advantage of access to other events for London’s businesses in high-growth sectors, giving you the opportunity to discuss hot industry topics including gaining access to corporates, investors, developing your strategies and accessing talent.

The Grow London Global programme is the ultimate platform for scaleups aiming to expand into international markets. The team went to great lengths to tailor the programme to our needs. The trade missions and events provide unmatched local knowledge, invaluable connections and significant business growth opportunities. Through the programme, we built our brand internationally and gained substantial traction in the US and Nordic markets. We also got to meet many other scaleups going through similar journeys. It's the most commercially valuable programme for any scaleup, an outstanding and transformative experience!
Dr Ruby Pillai
Founder and CEO, iWarranty

Is your business eligible?

  • You must be a London-based, UK-registered tech scaleup in one of these sectors (including, but not limited to):

    • Fintech and cyber.
    • Enterprise technologies.
    • Creative industries.
    • Life sciences.
    • Sustainability.
  • Have international growth ambitions.
  • Have a minimum of 10 employees (including founders).
  • Have a turnover and/or investment of more than £1m.
  • Demonstrate 20% YoY growth with active projects, domestically or internationally.

Global business support

Grow London Global’s international business initiative offers hands-on support to help ambitious tech businesses expand beyond the UK.

With access to tailored advice from international experts, practical guidance across legal, HR, financial and commercial areas, and a network of trusted delivery partners, the programme is designed to equip you with everything you need to scale globally with confidence.

Ready to grow globally?

Apply now to join the free Grow London Global programme and take your London business from local to global.

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