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First-Time Exporters Accelerator

A practical, fully funded programme of support including mentoring and training in export strategy development, export market analysis and business networking opportunities. The First-Time Exporters Accelerator aims to give ambitious business leaders the knowledge, skills and attitudes to increase export capability and cross-border sales.

About the First-Time Exporters Accelerator

A practical, fully funded programme of support including mentoring and training in export strategy development, export market analysis and business networking opportunities. The First-Time Exporters Accelerator aims to give ambitious business leaders the knowledge and skills to increase export capability and cross-border sales.

The First-Time Exporters Accelerator Programme is for SMEs who have little or no experience of trading cross-border. Participating businesses will experience a stimulating and fully supported, training and mentoring programme designed to accelerate cross-border sales. Your export journey will be centred around the following key steps: identify, research and analyse market segments suitable for selling, develop an actionable export plan and – most of all – focus on profitable sales for your business.

Programme Activities
Find out more about the training and development activities offered under the First-Time Exporters Accelerator.
Eligibility Criteria
Find out if your business is eligible for First-Time Exporters Accelerator support.
Apply Now
Follow the guidance provided and submit an application for First-Time Exporters Accelerator support. Deadline for applications for the second cohort of participants is 5pm on Friday 6th June 2025 - places are strictly limited so don’t delay.

For more information please contact info@fullcircle.eu.com or 028 9069 1027 (048 from Ireland).

If you have any questions about any of the InterTradeIreland trade programmes, please complete our enquiry form here.