Ready for the next market?
You have a product that works, paying clients and growing traction. The logical next step: crossing the border. But going international is more than just joining a trade mission. Which market truly fits your product? Who do you know there? And how do you avoid diving blindly into a new market?
We help you with that. InnovationQuarter supports scale-ups and SMEs from South Holland with international growth: with a network, knowledge, and tailored guidance. Often free of charge or partly subsidized.
Take your first step across the border
Speed up your international growth
From the first step to international turnoverÂ
International growth doesn’t have to be a leap into the unknown. It’s a series of smart steps, where our trade developers can support you, helping you stay focused and connect with the right people.
We help you identify the most promising markets and connect you with the right customers, partners, and networks. And of course, we help you make sharp, well-informed choices for your international strategy.
“Success in international markets requires market validation, trust, and strategic investments. Through our extensive network, entrepreneurs gain direct access to new markets and valuable business connections.”
How we work
- Intake conversation — together, we assess whether and when international growth is a strong opportunity for your business.
- Market insight — you gain a clear view of the most promising markets and relevant developments within your sector.
- Connections — we link you to partners, customers, and networks abroad.
- Visibility — through trade missions and international fairs, you engage directly with your target markets.
What our Trade Developers are saying
Meet us at upcoming events and trade missions
Some of our international expansion programs
Frequently asked questions
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How can InnovationQuarter help me grow internationally?
We help you scale-up faster and in a more targeted way internationally. We do this is from the initial market exploration to actual market entry.
- We start with an exploration meeting to determine if international growth is suitable at this point of time and will bring opportunities for your company. Drawing on the findings, we help you focus: which market, what approach, and what actions are needed to gain traction.
- You will have access to relevant market information and international opportunities in your sector.
- We connect you to partners, customers and networks abroad and help you become visible through trade missions and international fairs.
Everything is focused on one goal: quickly moving from exploration to turnover in new markets.
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When is my company ready to scale up internationally?
International growth becomes relevant when your product or technology has been validated, you are gaining traction in the Dutch market, and you are actively exploring new markets, customers or partners. Not sure if the timing is right? We can help you assess whether you’re ready for the next step.
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What programs do you offer for international growth?
We offer different programs depending on your stage of growth and international ambitions:
- Global Market Entry Program is an intensive internationalization program for entrepreneurs in the Rotterdam The Hague Metropolitan Region. You gain access to expert guidance, market insights and a strong international network.
- Export Accelerator Program is for companies that are already active internationally and want to accelerate their export activities. The focus is on generating revenue abroad and building a sustainable international sales pipeline.
- Partners for International Business (PIB) is multi-year program in which companies, knowledge institutions and government organisations work together to develop a foreign market and strengthen the international position of a Dutch sector.
- Through Enterprise Europe Network (this page is in Dutch) you gain access to an international network of more than 600 organisations in 68 countries. The network helps you find partners, customers, technologies and collaboration opportunities across Europe and beyond. Free of charge and tailored to your needs.
Not sure which program is right for your company? We can help you determine which route best fits your international growth ambitions.
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How can trade missions and international trade fairs help my company?
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How do I choose the right market to expand in?
We help you assess market opportunities, competitive dynamics, regulatory requirements and routes to customers. Together, we identify where the biggest opportunities lie and where you are most likely to gain traction fastest.
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Do I get access to local partners abroad?
Yes. Through our international networks and partnerships with regional organizations, we help you gain access to local ecosystems, customers, distributors and strategic partners in your target market.
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What does your support cost?
Much of our support is free of charge or partially subsidized. The exact support available depends on the program and your stage of growth. Together, we’ll explore which option best fits your ambitions and international growth plans.
Are you ready to grow internationally?
Or do you want to know which market has the most potential? Plan an obligation free meeting with our International Trade Developers and explore your next step.