BIO Convention 2025

The UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country.

We are responsible for:

• Redrawing our rules to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive and consumers are protected.
• Securing investment from UK and international businesses.
• Advising, supporting, and promoting British businesses to grow and export.
• Opening up new markets for businesses by removing barriers and striking trade deals.
• Promoting free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains.

Connect with the UK:

Invest in the UK

Access free, confidential advice and support on your inward investment journey. Take our two minute guide on expanding your business in the UK

Buy from the UK

The UK's thriving life sciences sector has a lot to offer the world, from innovative products to expert services

Export from the UK

We provide insights, training, events, finance and expert support so exporters can realise the full benefits of internationalising. Find out more about our support for exporters

Innovate with the UK:

Connect into our networks to partner with UK academia, research institutes, centres of excellence and spinouts