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Date and time
Application closing date
Tuesday 5 May 2026 12:00
Location
In Person, London
Contact Email
businessevents@newable.co.ukLCCC London Trade Mission 2026
About this event
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for Lisburn & Castlereagh based SMEs to expand their horizons and build meaningful commercial connections in Great Britain.
The LCCC London Trade Mission is a chance for ambitious businesses to explore new sales channels and develop strategic partnerships which supports growth beyond Northern Ireland and positions local companies on a much bigger stage.
The programme will play a key role in showcasing Lisburn & Castlereagh as an investment‑ready, forward‑thinking destination for business and innovation.
Why London?
As the UK’s largest city and economic powerhouse, London offers access to millions of consumers, strong demand across diverse industries and real scope for business growth.
For Lisburn & Castlereagh companies, entering the London market also opens doors to investment, innovation and collaboration with academia, government bodies and established enterprises, driving long‑term economic progress.
The benefits of joining the Trade Mission
Successful applicants will benefit from a phased programme and ongoing tailored wraparound support from an experienced Export Business Adviser (EBA) with specific knowledge of the London market and ecosystem throughout the entire journey and during the Trade Mission. In addition, you will be able to attend:
Key Trade Mission dates
The closing date to apply is Tuesday 5 May at 12:00.
Programme dates:
- Preparation Webinars (all virtual). These sessions are designed to help you prepare for the Trade Mission:
- Tuesday 12 May - Strategic market positioning for the London and English market
- Thursday 14 May - Export regulatory and compliance requirements
- Tuesday 19 May - How to network successfully and post-meeting buyer engagement and conversion
- Pre-mission Workshop - Thursday 21 May (in person in Lisburn)
- Trade Mission to London - Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 May (in person in London)
Who can apply?
The LCCC London Trade Mission 2026 aims to help ambitious Lisburn & Castlereagh based businesses in key sectors such as (but not limited to) agri-food production, digital & creative industries, advanced manufacturing, professional & financial services and green economy to enter the London market, find new opportunities and grow export sales.
To participate in this funded activity, businesses must be:
- Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) i.e. have:
- fewer than 250 staff (full time equivalent); and
- less than or equal to £44m in annual turnover or a balance sheet total of less than or equal to £38m
- Based or operating in Lisburn & Castlereagh
- Keen to develop sales and/or sourcing opportunities in existing or new markets
A decision maker from the business will be expected to participate in all activities and should be the named applicant.
Next steps
To apply, please submit your application by Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 12:00. Select the ‘Apply’ button on the top right of this page.
Places will be allocated following a panel review based on which businesses most align with the suitability criteria.
Successful companies will be notified by Friday 8 May 2026. To confirm your place, a participation fee of £400 (ex VAT) will be obtained from each successful company to contribute towards their involvement in all activities.
All activities and support provided before and during the London Trade Mission, including return flights to London and accommodation for successful applicants, are funded by LCCC.
Contact us
Have a question about the Trade Mission? Email our team at businessevents@newable.co.uk.
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The London Trade Mission 2026 is a funded offering by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) and the Department for the Economy.
The programme is delivered and organised by Newable Trade Limited, on behalf of LCCC. As a result, a range of data points must be collected to assess your eligibility to attend this funded programme. To comply with LCCC’s funding requirements, Newable will collect and store your registration data and information recorded during the programme for auditing and project evaluation purposes only.
Newable will retain your records for no longer than is necessary and in accordance with our and LCCC’s privacy notices and will not share your data with any other third parties that are not involved with the delivery of the programme or funding of the project, as listed above, namely LCCC and the Department for the Economy.
By submitting your application for the programme, you consent to the use of your data as outlined in the above General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) statement.
Please note this programme or part of it may be recorded, filmed by audio, visual, or electronic means or photographed, including photographs of individuals or groups of delegates.
By attending this programme, you agree to permit Newable Trade Limited, LCCC and the event organisers and/or partners listed above, or any third party licensed by Newable, to use and distribute such footage and photographs, which may feature images of you, in all or any media (including the internet and social media) whether now known or hereafter to be invented throughout the world in perpetuity for the purposes of advertising, publicity, reporting and otherwise in relation to the exploitation of such recordings and photographs.
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