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Five timber companies here have chance to attend European business forum

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Five high-potential timber companies here will have a chance to participate in a fully-funded European Forestry Business Mission in November that will focus on export diversification and enhanced local value addition.

According to a notice posted on the GO-Invest Facebook page,  the European Union’s (EU) Global Gateway Investment Agenda (GIA) for Guyana and Suriname is inviting established, export-ready enterprises from both countries to submit Expressions of Interest (Eol) to join the upcoming European Forestry Business Mission designed to accelerate export diversification, enhance local value addition, and secure private investment in a sustainable forestry value chain.

“Participation represents a strategic opportunity to access the European market through a structured, three-tier commercial approach encompassing deal-ready opportunities, strategic partnerships, and market expansion networking”, the notice said.

Five high-potential companies from Guyana and five from Suriname will be selected to join the mission scheduled for November 1 to 7, 2026, that will be anchored around the International Hardwood Conference in Antwerp, Belgium. The notice said that the European Union will sponsor the mission participants, covering essential costs including round-trip economy flights, intra-EU transportation, travel insurance,

Schengen visa fees, and accommodation with per diems for up to seven nights.

Prior to departure, the notice said that a specialized service provider will deliver targeted business coaching for the Guyanese companies, and prepare the matchmaking through refined company profiles, organizing of pitch decks, and aligning product materials with EU market requirements.

To maximize the commercial relevance and impact of the mission, applications will be evaluated across four core dimensions, weighted to prioritize sustainable, high-potential businesses: EU Export & Commercial Potential (35%), Commercial & Investment Readiness (25%), Innovation, Value

Addition & Strategic Impact (20%),  Commitment & Capacity to Engage Internationally (20%).

Mission schedule

The notice says that the itinerary combines policy dialogue, tailored commercial matchmaking, and industry integration.

  •   November 1-2: Arrival, mission briefing, official launch, and Business-to-Government (B2G) meetings in Brussels (tbc).
  •   November 3-4: Tailored one-on-one business visits with qualified buyers, investors, and strategic partners across selected EU Member States.
  •   November 5: Technical study visit to the Port of Antwerp, followed by the EU-Guyana-Suriname Forestry Investment & Buyer Forum, featuring dedicated company pitch sessions and a B2B matchmaking dealroom.
  •   November 6: Full participation in the International Hardwood Conference sessions, focusing on market trends, sustainability, and EU regulatory frameworks.

To be considered for the mission:

  •   The enterprise must be a legally registered company operating actively within the forestry or wood-processing sector in Guyana or Suriname.
  •   The applicant must demonstrate full compliance with applicable national forestry legislation and regulations.
  •   The enterprise must have no outstanding major environmental or legal compliance issues.

• Applicants from Guyana must provide a formal commitment to participate in the mandatory investor and buyer matchmaking coaching facility.

• Persons with questions are invited to attend an online Information session that will be held (in English only) July 20, 2026 at 11:00 am Suriname 10:00 am Guyana. Register at (https://forms.gle/4ogjV8T5AGbmx1Hd6)

How to apply

  •   The call is Open from July 13 to July 24, 2026 
  •   Send the EOl response form to [email protected]
  •   You can also send the EOl via one of the following organizations:
  •   the Guyana Investment Office (GO-Invest),
    the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), the Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA), the Private Sector Commission (PSC), and
    the European Chamber of Commerce in Guyana (ECCG).

• the Suriname Investment and Trade Agency (SITA), the Suriname Business Forum (VSB), the Association of Surinamese Manufacturers (ASFA), the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKF), and the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC).

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