International:
Empowering Northern Region Businesses to Grow Globally
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL TRADE
We recognise the transformative power of international trade in driving innovation, growth, and global collaboration. Our International Trade initiative is dedicated to empowering businesses in the Northern Powerhouse region to expand their reach and forge strong connections across global markets. Whether you’re exploring new export opportunities or seeking international partnerships, we’re here to support your journey every step of the way.
Trade Opportunities with NPH / YABA
The Northern Powerhouse region is brimming with untapped potential and innovative businesses ready to make their mark on the global stage. At NPH YABA, we aim to bridge the gap between local enterprises and international markets, providing a platform to access a world of opportunities.
Here are some of the key trade opportunities we offer:
YABA Membership Benefits
Export Growth Programs
Trade Missions and Networking
Sector-Specific Opportunities
Funding and Support
Market Insights and Intelligence
India Formal Launch at GEC 2026
The Northern Powerhouse (NPH) Business & Policy Forum has grown into a leading voice for small and medium businesses across the UK. While rooted in the North of England, our work now reflects the experiences, ambitions and economic contribution of communities across Great Britain. We champion inclusive growth, trade, investment and innovation and operate as an independent think‑tank aligned with the Manifesto for the North.
The trade and business co-operation between India and UK are not at optimal levels and needs an urgent catalyst at both policy and ground level. A neutral and non-profit champion led by people who understand both cultures and nuances of doing business in both countries. With the recent UK-India free trade deal, the need for something institutional to address/bridge this gap has only become even more important.
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NPH Business & Policy Forum India, being formally unveiled at the Global Economic Cooperation Summit in Mumbai has been incepted with the lofty ideal of forging a seamless and strong UK-India collaboration architecture with specific focus on MSMEs in both countries.
We have a strategic partner in Priyam Gandhi‑Mody/FEC Council with whom we share a commitment to inclusive economic development, tighter & seamless co-operation and people‑centred growth. Together, we look to build a new bridge between UK and India that fuels better understanding and increased collaboration opportunities for both.
Overview of the NPH Business & Policy Forum
We represent a region of 15 million people and 1 million private sector businesses, contributing £304 billion—20% of UK GDP.
“We have built a national online network of key stakeholders and small businesses…
empowering communities.”
We operate as a UK‑wide think‑tank rooted in north, shaping policy across people, place, trade, investment and net zero.
“Committed to carving out pathways to prosperity… through trade and investment whilst encouraging net zero emissions.”
We are progressing towards forming an All‑Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
“Achieve cross-party support and muster sustained influence that ensures continuity”
Our research spans community cohesion, energy, climate, foreign policy, economics, business development and internationalisation.
“Delivering knowledge and insights that foster better community cohesion… to increased internationalisation.”
We already have successful high‑impact programs – TheEthnic Minority Powerlist, the Business Barometer, etc. besides Inclusive Finance, and Interfaith & Diversity initiatives.
The Summit’s agenda of global realignment, trade corridors, financial resilience, sustainability, AI, and UK–India cooperation is similar to our vision and thus provides the best platform to unveil this institutional bridge between both countries with the immediate aim of enabling and encouraging optimal and speedy operationalisation of the landmark India-UK free trade deal.
YABA Membership Benefits
Launching at GEC 2026 become the first formal step in a long-term mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Priyam Gandhi‑Mody /the FEC Council, focused on:
Shared convening power
Cross‑border SME engagement
Co‑designed programmes on inclusive finance, innovation, and trade
Export Growth Programs
NPH India becomes the preferred institutional bridge/collaboration architecture for:
Joint Roundtables
India–UK SME Trade Missions
Education & Industry Future of Work Boards across both countries
Sector‑specific collaboration & events (tech, pharma, textiles, finance, education, renewables, creative industries & manufacturing)
Sector-Specific Opportunities
Diaspora entrepreneurs across the UK have deep ties to India through heritage, supply chains, and investment.
GEC 2026 helps position them as global actors shaping the future of trade corridors and economic cooperation.
Funding and Support
Joint policy research
Comparative insights
Shared policy learning
Joint academic partnerships
Evidence‑based interventions across both countries
GEC 2026 thus provides not only the perfect platform for formal unveiling of NPH Business & Policy Forum India but serves to deepen UK–India economic cooperation besides creating a structured engagement mechanism to work closely with you and the FEC Council.