Supported by CBBC and UK Government Trade Authorities
A UK Government-supported initiative establishing direct trade infrastructure for international manufacturers entering the British market. Phase 1 is currently qualifying applicants.
Programme Partners
Institutional partners announced Q2 2026
Qualified manufacturers receive complete UK market infrastructure: a registered UK company, corporate banking, UKCA and CE compliance support, and a dedicated showroom space within a UK trade hub.
The programme is delivered in partnership with UK local authorities who provide the physical infrastructure, and institutional partners who provide banking, certification, and logistics services.
Each trade hub accommodates 300 verified manufacturers across home improvement, furniture, bathroom, kitchen, flooring, and building materials categories.
The programme has limited capacity. Phase 1 is qualifying 300 manufacturers across specific product categories. Applications are assessed on:
Applicants must be direct manufacturers, not trading companies. Factory audit documentation is required.
Priority is given to manufacturers with existing export history to Western markets.
Categories are capped to ensure diversity. Current categories accepting applications: kitchen and cabinetry, bathroom fittings, flooring, doors and ironmongery, furniture, lighting, and smart home.
Manufacturers with existing CE, UKCA, or ISO certifications receive priority assessment.
Current application status: Phase 1 — accepting expressions of interest.
The programme is not currently accepting open applications. Expressions of interest are reviewed by the selection committee on a rolling basis. To register your interest, contact the programme team directly: