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CommonwealthEntrepreneurs Forum

Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum

Creating Practical Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Through events, business matchmaking, knowledge programmes, trade missions and strategic partnerships, the Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum aims to support entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to expand internationally.

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Connect. Collaborate. Grow.

Business Networking

Build Relationships Beyond Borders

Connect with entrepreneurs and business leaders from different markets and industries. The Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum creates opportunities for entrepreneurs to meet and develop relationships with:
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Business Leaders

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Entrepreneurs

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Investors

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Corporate Executives

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Industry Experts

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Professional Advisors

Business Connect

Connecting Businesses with Opportunities

A structured business matchmaking programme. Meet potential customers, partners, suppliers and distributors.

Business Connect helps members identify potential:

  • Customers
  • Buyers
  • Suppliers
  • Distributors
  • Partners
  • Joint Venture Partners
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From Connections to Collaboration

Business Connect

How It Works

  1. Step 01

    Register

    Create your member or company profile.

  2. Step 02

    Define Your Objectives

    Tell us what you are looking for.

  3. Step 03

    Identify Opportunities

    Potential opportunities are identified.

  4. Step 04

    Make Connections

    Relevant introductions and meetings are facilitated.

Trade & Market Access

Explore New Markets

Support for businesses seeking international growth, and opportunities for international expansion and business development.
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Trade Missions

Potential support includes:

  1. 01Market information
  2. 02Business introductions
  3. 03Partner identification
  4. 04Networking
  5. 05Trade delegations

Investment Network

Connecting Capital with Opportunity

Bringing together businesses and investment communities, and connecting entrepreneurs and growth businesses with investors and funding networks.

Creating opportunities for businesses to engage with:

  • Angel Investors
  • Venture Capital
  • Private Investors
  • Family Offices
  • Corporate Investors

For Entrepreneurs

The Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Forum provides opportunities to:

  • Meet investors
  • Present businesses
  • Participate in investor events
  • Build investment relationships

For Investors

Access opportunities involving:

  • Start-ups
  • SMEs
  • Growth Companies
  • Innovative Businesses
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Innovation & Technology

Innovation Without Borders

Promoting innovation, technology and new business solutions, and connecting technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Mentoring

Mentoring Across Our Networks

  1. 01

    Supporting Tomorrow's Businesses

    Start-up Network

    • Start-up networking
    • Mentoring
    • Investor engagement
    • Pitching events
    • Corporate connections
  2. 02

    Empowering Women Through Enterprise

    Women Entrepreneurs Network

    • Women in Business Forums
    • Networking Events
    • Leadership Programmes
    • Mentoring
    • Investment Connections
  3. 03

    Supporting the Next Generation

    Young Entrepreneurs Network

    • Mentoring
    • Training
    • Networking
    • Start-up Programmes
    • Innovation Challenges
  4. 04

    Designed for early-stage businesses

    Start-up Membership

    • Founder Network
    • Mentoring
    • Investor Opportunities
    • Start-up Events
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Get Involved

Become a Mentor

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