Guidance

Contact the Growth Gateway team

Find out about UK–Africa trade and investment support from the UK government, and what information, advice and services we provide.

Who we are

Our team brings together international commercial expertise from across UK government and the private sector. We direct businesses and other organisations to the most relevant UK government information and resources on trade, finance, and investment. We also provide specialist guidance and support.

How we can help

Our business support service promotes 2-way trade and investment between UK and African businesses, creating connections for a positive development and commercial impact. We support African businesses wanting to export to, or invest in, the UK, and UK businesses wanting to export to, or invest in, Africa by:

  • helping you access UK government trade and investment services and programmes
  • providing guidance and information relevant to your business and business goals

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Contact us

Email GrowthGateway@fcdo.gov.uk and share:

  • an overview of your company, for example:
    • company name, location(s) and current stage (age, size)
    • markets and sectors you’re interested in
    • your product, service or facilities, and any website link
  • which trade and/or investment issues you want help with, for example your expansion plan, challenges or opportunities, the support you’re seeking, and why
  • any other useful context, including any UK government support or contact you’ve had before

For more information about Growth Gateway, visit the Growth Gateway Campaign page or follow the Growth Gateway on LinkedIn.

Published 25 May 2022