September 14-18 | €1,020+VAT after SIB SubsidiesDutch Trade mission to the RWM Expo in Birmingham, UK
Join the 2026 Trade mission to the RWM Expo in Birmingham, UK
Access the UK market through the leading waste & resource trade fair and curated trade mission activities
❋ Join the Netherlands pavilion at RWM Expo Birmingham
❋ Connect with key UK partners
❋ Access market insights & site visits
❋ SMEs Access €4,000 in Dutch government subsidiesWhy the UK?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and waste reforms driving investment
Net zero & circular economy targets creating long-term demand
Policy is Pushing the Market
UK businesses & municipalities are under pressure to reduce waste & increase resource efficiency
Growing need for recycling, recovery, and circular innovations
Strong & Growing Demand
The Netherlands is recognised for its innovation in waste & circular systems
UK market actively seeking proven solutions & partners
Clear opportunity for Dutchies
Birmingham & the West Midlands are major industrial & logistics hubs
RWM Expo is the UK’s leading platform for waste & resource management
Strategic entry point
Kick-off reception & market briefing
Participation in the Netherlands Pavilion at the 2-day RWM Expo Birmingham
Market insights and site visits to key industry players
VIP networking sessions and embassy connections to key industry players
Networking with UK companies and stakeholders
Market insights briefing
Supported by the RVO’s SIB Subsidy programme
What’s Included
“Blue Phoenix joined a Dutch delegation and displayed its Energy from Waste bottom ask processing solutions in Ontario for the second year in a row. The organization of everything was in the hands of The Waste Not Spot and MetaSus...who [have] the ability to understand the business of all participants and facilitated us in our storytelling to the right people in the right manner.”
Dutch (Caribbean) registered waste management companies
Recycling/resource recovery businesses
Suppliers of products and services to the Waste/CE sector
Circular economy solutions providers
Companies exploring UK market entry
Who should join?
“The connections & knowledge gained on this mission will help advance more sustainable, future-focused growth””
Who should not join?
Companies NOT registered in the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Companies who are NOT ready to explore international UK markets
Companies who are NOT involved in waste & circular value chains
What is the Cost?
Total Initial Cost: €5,100 + VAT (excl. travel & accommodation)
**A total of two Support for International Business (SIB) subsidies are available for eligible SMEs totalling €4,000. Application support will be provided.
Final cost: €1,020 + VAT(upon successful receipt of both SIB subsidies)
Schedule of Events
*TBD - subject to changes
Sun 13 Sept 2026Recommended arrival to London
Casual meet up drinks (optional)
Welcome Briefing at Dutch Embassy in London
Presentation by Invest Britain
Train to Birmingham
Site visits (TBD)
Check into Birmingham hotel
Mon 14 Sept 2026Roundtable with key West Midland officials and decision-makers
Site visits (TBD)
Tue 15 Sept 2026Dutch pavilion at RWM Expo
RWM Connect Networking event
Wed 16 Sept 2026Dutch pavilion at RWM Expo
Thu 17 Sept 2026Check out of Birmingham hotel
Wrap-up/debrief session & next steps
Farewells and departure
Fri 18 Sept 2026How to Join
Step 1:Email to express interest
Step 2: Short intake call
Step 3: Submit Letter of Intent (LOI)
A minimum of 10 companies is required to launch the programme. Spots are limited.
