Exploring trade potential, building global connections

This event will provide an up-to-date overview of key sectors, major projects and market trends, helping North East companies identify where the most promising opportunities are emerging. Attendees will gain practical guidance on market entry routes and the support available to help companies establish and grow a presence in the region.

Brewed for Growth is a monthly coffee morning bringing together ETZ EnergyWorks tenants and ambitious businesses from across the region to connect, share experiences and learn from one another.

This month, we’ll focus on innovation, design and turning ideas into opportunities, with contributions from NMIS and Ailsa Reliability.

Hear from Ailsa Reliability about their own business and innovation journey, alongside practical insight from NMIS on how design and product development can help businesses move ideas forward.

There will also be plenty of time for informal discussion, networking and making new connections over a good cup of coffee. ☕

| Additional Workshop | 10:00–11:00am | You’re Already a Director… But Do You Know What That Really Means?

Following the coffee morning, join Sarah Downs, former Aberdeen Chair of the Institute of Directors, experienced Non-Executive Director,

Board Adviser and business owner, for an interactive session exploring what it really means to be a company director.

Being a director is more than a job title. The session will look at the responsibilities, accountability and decisions that come with the role, using practical insights, real-world examples and open discussion.

Whether you’re a founder, business owner or experienced director, this workshop is an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and reflect on your role around the boardroom table.

Join HGF’s next IP Clinic at ETZ EnergyWorks

HGF is hosting their next intellectual property (IP) clinic at ETZ EnergyWorks on Thursday 29 October, from 10am-1pm, after our Brewed for Growth networking event. The clinic offers SMEs across the energy transition and wider technology sectors practical, confidential one-to-one advice at no cost.

Partner & Patent Attorney John Johnston and Senior Patent Attorney Jillian MacCormack will provide guidance on:

• Patentability and the application process
• Developing an IP strategy aligned with your business goals
• Protecting your ideas before speaking to customers or investors
• IP considerations when commercialising and scaling your technology

Whether you’re developing a new idea, preparing to bring a product to market or looking to strengthen your existing IP portfolio, the clinic is an opportunity to ask questions and receive advice tailored to your business.

Drop-ins are welcome, subject to availability. 

Join ETZ Ltd and Scottish Development International as we explore opportunities across South America, with a spotlight on Brazil's growing decommissioning market.

South America is becoming an increasingly attractive market for Scottish businesses seeking international growth. Driven by investment in offshore energy, power infrastructure, industrial decarbonisation and the energy transition, the region is creating new opportunities for companies with expertise in engineering, technology, project delivery and specialist energy services.

This event will provide an up-to-date overview of key sectors, major projects and market trends across South America, helping businesses understand where the most promising opportunities are emerging. Attendees will gain insights into Brazil's growing decommissioning market, alongside wider opportunities in offshore energy, renewables and energy transition projects across the region.

The session will also offer practical guidance on market entry routes, routes to contract, local partnership requirements and the support available to help businesses establish and grow their presence in South American markets. In addition, attendees will have the chance to network with market specialists, Scottish Development International and companies already operating successfully in the region.

Connect. Learn. Export.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable market intelligence, build new connections and explore new routes to growth across one of the world's most exciting and rapidly evolving energy regions.