Net Zero & Energy Transition to the United Kingdom

The Going Global Export Program opens doors for NSW’s next generation of SME exporters. Through a bespoke market preparation, followed by a market-entry mission, the program will help you to increase your export proficiency and harness business growth through international export opportunities.

Applications are open

Applications are now open for eligible businesses to participate in the Going Global Export Program for Net Zero & Energy Transition to the United Kingdom (UK). The program will run from March 2026 to May 2026.

The program will consist of:

• A bespoke 6-8 week market preparation program with a targeted educational curriculum, that will deliver insights into doing business in the UK Net Zero sector.
• A market entry mission to the UK to facilitate tailored business introductions and meetings with potential distributors, buyers, customers and offers the opportunity to visit key Net Zero regions of the UK and participation in All Energy Glasgow Exhibition & Conference as part of NSW delegation.
• Ongoing engagement and support with Investment NSW onshore and international network.

Information session 

Register for the Information Session on 17 Dec 2025, 5:30pm - 6:15pm AEDT.  

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Program dates

March 2026 to May 2026 

Key events

The program culminates with in-market activities in the UK from Monday 11 May to Tuesday 19 May 2026 that include:

• London (11-12 May 2026) – market briefing and business meetings
• Glasgow (13-14 May 2026) – All Energy Glasgow Exhibition & Conference
• Newcastle Upon Tyne (15 May 2026) – site visits and business meetings
• Cardiff (18-19 May 2026) – site visits and business meetings

In-person attendance by a company representative is mandatory. 

Why you should apply

All Energy Glasgow Exhibition & Conference is the UK's largest renewable and low-carbon energy event, unlocking access to the UK and European clean energy markets. With over 13,000 international developers, investors, and policymakers in attendance, the event offers NSW businesses a unique platform to forge strategic partnerships and gain real-time insights into market trends and regulatory developments aligned with the UK Government’s Clean Energy Industries Plan.

The Northeast of England and Wales present strong entry points for NSW firms looking to expand into the UK. This northeast region is rapidly emerging as a clean energy powerhouse, driven by offshore wind developments, carbon capture and storage (CCS) through the Northern Endurance Partnership, and major infrastructure projects like Net Zero Teesside Power and the Green Superport. Wales, backed by £9 billion in clean energy investment, is advancing offshore wind, tidal, hydrogen, and CCS technologies, creating opportunities for collaboration in engineering, smart grids, and industrial decarbonisation.

NSW companies with expertise in areas such as, marine energy, hydrogen, and digital infrastructure can tap into supply chain roles, pilot projects, and research and development programs across both regions capturing opportunities for partnerships and long-term investment in the UK’s clean energy transition.

What types of businesses should apply

This program targets export ready NSW businesses with Net Zero related solutions that are committed to entering the UK and European markets. 

This program is not suitable for aggregators, traders or businesses offering non-Australian solutions or are based outside of NSW.

The applicant business must meet core eligibility criteria for this stream including:

1. Be a Small to Medium Enterprise [employee number between 3 and 199 full-time equivalent employees].

2. Be a new entrant to the identified market or demonstrate a need for NSW support through the Going Global Export Program.

3. Have a NSW footprint demonstrated by:

• Business headquarters in NSW (or a demonstrated footprint in NSW and business activity that benefits NSW).
• A valid Australian Business Number (ABN) registered for NSW (or business activity that demonstrates benefit to NSW).
• The product or service must be produced primarily in NSW (or a demonstrated footprint in NSW and business activity that benefits NSW and commitment to expand in NSW).
• The applicant business produces and owns their own brand (the program is not for aggregators/traders or consultants).

4. Have export capability and market suitability demonstrated by:

• a suitable product for export to the identified market.
• potential to compete commercially in that market.
• Capability to grow through export activity and capacity to adapt the identified product or service for the identified new market.

5. Agree to the Terms and Conditions of participation in the program:

• This includes to be willing to participate in all components of the training program and travel to the selected market.
• As this is a market entry program, applicants should participate in the same stream/market no more than twice.
• If applicants have participated in other Investment NSW programs they must demonstrate commitment to participation in that program, including sharing information and reporting outcomes of their participation.

Ideal product categories:

• Net Zero and Renewable Energy solutions and technologies.
• Solutions across any part of the supply chain including wind, hydrogen, smart grids, and energy storage.

About the selection process

Investment NSW will select participants through a merit-based assessment process. Where there are more applicants than places available, places on the stream will be offered to those applicants most suitable for the program and new to the program/market.

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Applications open on Tuesday 18 November 2025 and close on Sunday 15 February 2026.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

Rory McAlester, Senior Export Adviser, Investment NSW | TradeStart Adviser:
rory.mcalester@investment.nsw.gov.au