UK Trade & Investment

UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that supports companies in the UK doing business internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to set up or expand in the UK.

Its role is to help companies realise their international business potential through knowledge transfer, and on-going partnership support. To support its aim to "enhance the competitiveness of companies in the UK through overseas trade and investments; and attract a continuing high level of quality foreign direct investment", UK Trade & Investment offers services to:

Every year we help hundreds of firms, from hi-tech start-ups to global industry leaders, discover global growth from a UK base.

Learn more on how we can help your business succeed in the UK.

We can also help US companies source goods, services and business partners from the UK.

The front-line staff in our network of US offices are professionals with private sector experience, and provide free, expert and confidential advice to help you do business with the UK.

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New Products from Britain

Let us notify you of New Products and Services from Britain or browse our database of new products from Britain by sector.

Aid-Funded Business

The Aid-Funded Business Service raises awareness of opportunities offered by the various multilateral development agencies, such as the World Bank Group. These agencies need commercial firms to make their projects happen, and allocate significant resources to facilitate this, spending around US $60bn each year. This represents substantial business opportunities for UK companies.

Further information

Science & Technology

The Science & Technology Team works on several key areas including UK Trade & Investment’s S&T policy, strategy and operations.

Working in collaboration with colleagues across UKTI, other government departments, regional contacts and industry bodies, the team has responsibility for developing and maintaining a joined up approach to S&T.

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