Business Academy

Exporting to the GCC: Opportunities and market access

Explore opportunities for your business and how to access them in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.

Bridging cultures: Business etiquette for British businesses in the GCC

Explore the nuances of business culture and etiquette across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, as well as Saudi Arabia.

Growing your online business

Discover how to scale your online business with efficient fulfilment, stock control and multichannel operations.

Secure and resilient infrastructure in the GCC: Market opportunities for UK businesses

Discover how UK expertise in security, resilience and critical infrastructure protection can unlock opportunities across one of the world's fastest-growing infrastructure markets.

AI adoption in practice: Making it work in your team

Learn how to choose a focused use case, involve the right stakeholders, define responsibilities, train users and introduce proportionate governance without slowing innovation.

Marketing your online business

Learn how to attract more customers online with practical digital marketing strategies and tools.

Employment Rights Act changes: October 2026 implementation and the road to 2027

Stay ahead of Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms with a practical update on key changes already in force, upcoming changes in October, and what to expect through 2027.

US tax made simple

Get a clear understanding of the key U.S. tax considerations for UK businesses entering or expanding in the American market.

US food and drink market overview and FDA compliance tips

Unlock US market opportunities while navigating FDA compliance, logistics, and market entry requirements with confidence.

Accelerating research and development: The competitive advantage of clinical trials in Australia

Discover how Australia’s clinical trial ecosystem can accelerate development, reduce costs, and boost global credibility for innovative therapies.

Opportunities in the North American Advanced Manufacturing sector

Explore opportunities in North America’s fast-growing advanced manufacturing sector, with a focus on key industries like automotive, EVs, aerospace, and space.

How to use AI to research your market and competition

Explore how AI-driven research frameworks to process and interpret large datasets, uncover consumer behaviour patterns, track emerging trends, and map competitive landscapes.

UK-India Diagnostics Cohort 2026

Health Innovation Yorkshire & Humber and the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) invite a select cohort of up to 10 high-potential UK innovators to join an exclusive UK delegation to India.

Australian infrastructure: Are there opportunities for UK companies?

Explore Australia’s infrastructure landscape and discover where UK companies can tap into upcoming projects and opportunities.

AI for analytics and reporting

Explore how AI can streamline your reporting processes, find hidden patterns, and accelerate analysis.

How to use AI to scale up your marketing efforts

We'll talk you through which AI tools you can tap into to help you monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across your marketing campaigns, enabling more accurate, region-specific measurement.

The Franchise leadership shift: What changes when you recruit your first franchisee

This session explores the critical shift from running a business to leading a network of franchisees, outlining the leadership skills and approaches needed to build strong, successful franchise relationships.

Scale Summit Manchester

Map your own constellation of scaleup support at SCALE.

Prompt engineering for businesses

Explore the principles and techniques that can help you communicate effectively with AI systems.

UK-India Nutraceutical Cohort 2026

The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is leading a bespoke UK-India Nutraceutical Cohort 2026 for eight UK companies developing innovative nutraceutical products.

The Franchise Agreement

This session explains the key elements of a franchise agreement in plain terms, helping both buyers and franchisors understand their rights, obligations, and risks before committing.

Reduce AI risk and confusion

Explore how you can create a responsible framework for AI adoption while maintaining innovation and agility.