Looking or ready to export your skills and expertise overseas? There is a lot of information available online and we have gathered this information and listed the approach you can follow.
RIBA Offer
Throughout 2025, we will be developing a series of Working Internationally Information sessions online, for those markets we have identified, either through our market insights research (Browse our page on Opportunities in overseas markets) or those identified by the UK Government.
Delivered in collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), British Embassies overseas, local professional institutes of architects, and members who have worked/ are working in those markets, the purpose of these sessions will be to explore why the market is important for RIBA, and give you tips on how to operate in the market, and find out what opportunities and help are available.
The sessions will be available as live webinars but recorded to create an information library for members and Chartered Practices on RIBA Academy.
We will be looking at the following markets: Europe, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, India, Australia, and Mexico in these webinars.
Previous sessions we organised:
Promoting our members
In addition to the above, we are keen to promote our members who are already working internationally, and we will be publishing case studies. Do get in touch with us by emailing emmanuelle.meunier@riba.org if you would like to share your experience of working internationally with the RIBA community.
Join the ACE HUB: The ultimate one-stop app for Architects in Europe
The Architects' Council of Europe (ACE), which RIBA is a member of, has launched the ACE HUB app. Whether you are seeking to expand your professional network, collaborate on projects, or stay informed about architectural events, ACE HUB has it all.
Explore the key features of ACE HUB:
- Professional Matchmaking: based on user-specific criteria such as skills, expertise, location, and interests, the app helps you connect with like-minded peers and collaborators across Europe. Whether you’re looking to join forces on a project, share knowledge, or expand your professional circle, ACE HUB simplifies the process
- Peer-to-Peer Communication: stay connected with the architectural community through the app’s direct communication features. Share ideas, discuss trends, and exchange knowledge with fellow architects, all in one place
- Cultural and Event Information: never miss an important architectural event again! ACE HUB keeps you informed about all the upcoming architectural events. You can also share and discover local and international opportunities to broaden your professional and cultural horizons
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) offer
A lot of information is available on the UK Government's website , for those wanting to export their services, whether you are new or have experience. You can get guidance on how to research export markets or sign up for seminars and webinars on starting to export or exporting to new markets
Are you new to Export?
Market selection - this resource provides you guidance to choose the most suitable export market for your services.
Market Guides - provide information on your target export market. You can filter by sector, region or country to see the markets best suited to your service.
The UK Export Academy - this free online training programme delivered by international trade specialists. It provides useful resources that can support your business to grow by giving you the confidence and know-how to land your first, or next overseas deal.
Whether you attend one or all of the How To series online sessions, you will be equipped with the tools to conduct international market research, build an effective international market strategy, access new international markets, and many more.
Get noticed, and sign up to Event and Trade Missions across the world, and understand what you need to do to prepare for a market research visit or trade mission.
Ready to export?
You can use DBT's Export Support Service to access international market export support, designed to provide relevant support for UK companies, depending on what stage of their exporting journey they are at.
Eligible UK businesses can access trade expertise and knowledge on exporting to specific countries from the DBT global network of international market hubs which spans 110 countries across 9 regions.
Businesses referred to a regional hub can expect to receive:
- access to a wide range of sector reports, market intelligence, and guides related to things to consider on exporting to those markets
- introductions to a network of private sector service providers to help businesses with issues on a commercial basis, including local accountants, legal experts, and sector specialists
Eligibility criteria
To be considered for one-to-one support, businesses should have a:
- turnover of £500,000 or more
- product or service ready to export
Businesses should also have some experience of exporting already and be looking to enter or expand to a new market.
If you qualify, you will then be put in touch with the DBT Export Support Service International Market teams which are based globally, and can provide insights and guidance to export-ready UK businesses.
International Trade Advisers (ITA)
ITAs assist export-ready small and medium sized businesses to develop and deliver their export strategy by providing 1-2-1 specialist advice to businesses in England, outside of London.
- ITAs provide impartial, strategic advice - working with small businesses to design their export action plans
- Connect businesses to opportunities around the world - leveraging their network across DBT with local and international stakeholders around the world to help clients win business overseas
- Specialist, expert advice - ITAs have commercial background and apply their wealth of knowledge and experience to supporting businesses, as well as on specialist topics such as digital trade strategies.
(source: DBT)
