Take your SMEs business to markets outside of the EU
Ready to expand your business to USA, Canada, Brazil or Uzbekistan? We provide you with the support you need to grow abroad and land your next sales contract.
Why B4G?
Bridging4Growth was born out of a simple yet critical realization – many Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) have immense potential to thrive on a global scale, but they often face formidable barriers when trying to tap into international markets. The challenge lies in the lack of resources, expertise, and guidance. Our project sets out to address this issue head-on by serving as a catalyst for SMEs’ international expansion.
Our main focus is squarely on SMEs, the lifeblood of our project. We are committed to providing them with the knowledge, mentorship, and resources they need to successfully navigate the complexities of international growth. Our mission is clear – to witness 20 SMEs secure concrete sales contracts in new markets by the end of our project. This achievement represents more than just numbers; it signifies the growth and sustainability of these businesses, which, in turn, contributes to regional economic development.
Your journey, step by step
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Export kits for target markets
Entering a new market can be challenging, therefor we have gathered the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in USA, Canada, Brazil & Uzbekistan. A first step for your company to learn more about your new export market!
Meet our market experts
Our dedicated mentors will provide you with custom support suited for your company.
Svante Hjorth
I am a seasoned executive and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years in management, strategy, and sales with international tech companies setting up operations in Latin America. Having led 40+ new business ventures into the Brazilian market, I understand the challenges of new entrants. My areas of expertise include ICT, Satcom, IoT, UAV, AI and AgTech.
Patric Selin
I am a seasoned forestry professional with over 15 years of global experience, offering forestry consultancy and leadership coaching since 2022. I have previously led IKEA’s project to source FSC-certified glue boards in Brazil. With diverse roles at companies like IKEA and International Paper, I excel in strategic planning and operational excellence, earning recognition for driving strategic topics and leading global safety initiatives.
Jan Jarne
I am a qualified cross border M&A expert skilled at partner searches for SMEs and piloting venture landings of digital solutions and technology industries. Advisor on PE/VC. Focus sectors are agribusiness, energy, health, mining, security, among others.
Leonardo Ang
I am a B2B Tech go-to-market specialist in partnerships and sales with Brazilian Enterprise corporations. I have + 15 years global executive experience in North America, Europe. Latam and Africa while working at IBM, Mckinsey and Vale. I hold degrees in Civil Engineering at UFSCar and MBA at IESE.
Sandra Sakuguawa
I am a specialist in finance, trade and risks in Brazil for both hardware and software businesses. I have +10 years global international trade and investment. I hold a degree in Accounting at University of Sao Paulo.
Fabio Verzbickas
I have more than 20 years of experience in the solid waste sector, working in the largest waste management companies in Brazil. Expert in business development in Waste Management, Waste-to Energy, Waste Recovery and Reverse Logistics.
Elisabet Ström
I’ve facilitated networking between Swedish and Brazilian companies, spearheading a collaboration initiative between Sweden and Brazil, initiated by the municipality of Linköping. Our goal is to boost bilateral trade by partnering with a Brazilian business incubator, identifying key companies and areas of interest.
Peeter Rääbis
I have been living in Brazil since 2006 and have mastered the Portuguese language and the local working culture. I have experience in waste management , renewable energy(solar) business and we are currently representing energy flexibility service (demand response) company in Brazil.
Ralle Ikonen
I help companies enter the US market through Amazon, where I have ranked one brand as the market leader in its niche. With my nearly 20 years of professional experience in China, I also service Western companies in China in several fields, such as company supervision, finance, controls, sourcing, and management, to name a few.
Nicole Denham
I blend my experiences as a nurse and an entrepreneur to offer unique insights from both clinical and business perspectives. I can guide SMEs through the complexities of introducing new products or services to the market, using a comprehensive strategy that covers everything from vision to execution. My core areas of expertise include strategic planning, enhancing operational efficiency, and training solutions.
Bonnie Matthews
With 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse my consulting approach is guided by the nursing process. I have an expertise in understanding the adult learner, underpinned by a master’s degree in nursing education. Over the past decade, I have assisted various organizations in refining their clinical processes, products, and services. My commitment to SMEs extends to offering specialized knowledge in product advisement, service creation, and the development of impactful programs.
Daniel Kulig
With over a decade of experience, I specialize in mentoring startup founders across diverse sectors like Medtech, Healthtech, Sporttech, and more, providing comprehensive support in business development, fundraising, and international scaling strategies for global expansion.
Preston Junger
I’m a global business leader known for scaling top companies and driving growth strategies. With extensive experience at Apple, Yahoo!, and Yelp, I bring expertise in sales, partnerships, fundraising, and talent acquisition. As an entrepreneurial advisor, I’m dedicated to coaching startups and fostering community growth. Beyond business, I enjoy sports, travel, and staying updated on emerging trends, inspiring others to realize their full potential.
Allan Luik
I am a Seattle, Washington based User Experience (UX) researcher, consultant, and design leader with many years of experience helping companies, large and small, understand their customers and develop seamless, intuitive, well-localized experiences.
Maren Cattonar
I am the CEO of NERAMCO and an experienced strategic advisor and investor. I specialize in dual-use applications, have invested in 20 software solution companies, and am an active mentor at MIT and Harvard Business school. My broad expertise and extensive network make me a good resource for SMEs seeking strategic growth advice.
Tom Lindma
For the last 10+ years I have been working with and advising companies in green mobility, fintech, automotive, robotics, and SaaS technologies in the US. I support startups with business development, fundraising, operations, GTM and marketing activities.
Eric Butterwick
My expertise lies in deploying marketing technology to drive lead generation and opportunities. With 15+ years of experience in marketing technology across customer and agency roles, I specialize in aligning marketing and sales strategies to meet business objectives.
Gerald Pizarzowski
With 50+ years in business and economic development consulting, I’ve focused for two decades on advising SMEs for market entry and growth in Canada, notably the Toronto Region. My specialties include Greentech, Deep-tech, Information Technology, and Energy Sustainability sectors, guiding companies to thrive in the Canadian market.
Mehdi Attarha
I have extensive global business and commercial experience. I can support SME’s from strategy refinement through to execution. Over the years I have been on both sides of the table as a founder and investor. Therefore, I understand and relate to the challenges of a start-up/scale company to establish and grow their business
Susan Baka
I’m with Grow Trade Consulting, offering 25+ years of trade facilitation services across sectors, including cleantech, to aid entry and expansion in Canada. Specializing in supporting women entrepreneurs in exporting, I co-founded OWIT-Toronto to boost global trade opportunities.
Chris Leslie
I am Managing Director at Grow Trade Consulting, Inc., with 15+ years’ experience aiding international firms in various sectors to develop or expand export strategies and sales. My expertise spans across industries such as oil and gas, clean technology, aerospace, transportation, medical devices, manufacturing, industrial products, and construction materials, offering market research and business-to-business meeting facilitation services.
Peter Poolsaar
With 30 years’ experience as a Global CITO and Board Member, I’m now an innovation consultant. Specializing in business models & customer value propositions, I help Baltic startups navigate the Canadian/North American market, leveraging my dual Estonian-Canadian perspective.
Zokirjon Mirzaev
I am the General Director of Aquatouch Project LLC, with a background as an experienced Managing Director in water supply and sanitation consulting. My focus is on helping SMEs expand beyond their local markets by optimizing business strategies, processes, and overall performance. I have a track record of effective team management and driving profitable business growth.
Trubina Anelia
As Commercial Director of Aquatouch Project LLC, I leverage my experience as a process design engineer to enhance SMEs’ strategies and organizational performance. Specializing in water supply and sanitation consulting, I provide tailored management consulting services to optimize business processes and drive growth.
Kanoatkhon Umurzokova
I am an international environmental specialist and entrepreneur, working on cross-cutting domains of waste, renewable energy, agricultural digitalisation and startups. I am founder of an engineering company Eco Mons Vita LLC, which consults about making use of waste and keep ecosystems healthy. We aim to nurture social brand of companies in Circularity chain. Eco Mons Vita was among 1% of 243 projects has pr ovided a consulting service in Green Economy category in EBRD Advisory for Small businesses programme (2017-2022).
Yokubjon Ismailov
With a decade of expertise in clean technologies, I’ve aided companies in Uzbekistan’s business development. With 14 years of economic and political experience, I specialize in supporting renewable energy schemes and electricity sector regulations. I offer mentoring to companies interested in environmentally friendly sectors, striving for tangible outcomes.
Latifjon Umurzokov
I am a specialist with over 30 years of industrial experience in regulative, economic and technical developments of following domains: mechanical engineering, machinery, transport, energy efficiency, waste and wastewater management, renewable energy, communal sector and buildings management, sanitary cleaning, urban and rural infrastructure, industrial energy audits. Currently, I am Technical Director of Eco Mons Vita LLC, and has 13 international certificates in the field of waste management, ecology and resource saving, including Certified energy auditor.
Shakhboz Izzatulloev
I can help SMEs with identifying development prospectives and support them on the realization of their goals, as well as assess business risks in Uzbek market, as well as develop their mitigations strategy. I am an investment and finance experts, with more than 8 years of experience in deal sourcing, fundraise, research and business development in Uzbekistan.
Kucharov Bahriddin
I am a healthcare expert with more than 29 years of experience in establishing and managing multifunctional hospitals and specialized clinics. I can help with sourcing opportunities to expand the sales network of healthcare products and services to Uzbekistan, as well as finding local partners for implementation of different scales of healthcare projects in Uzbekistan.
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