Calling startups supporting trade – UKBAA and The Institute of Export & International Trade want hear from you!
As the UK seeks to extend and diversify the ways in which we trade internationally, UKBAA and the IOE&IT is excited to be hosting the Investing in Trade innovation showcase on 7th October, spotlighting businesses focused on improving, modernising or revolutionising this space. The showcase, set to be take place in-person in a Central London location, will be a opportunity to for dynamic startups and scaleups in this space to pitch to a substantial pool of angel investors and VCs that have a specific interest in this area, and impressive growth it’s had over the last year, which looks set only to continue.
What type of businesses are we looking for, for this showcase?
We’re seeking high growth companies that provide tech solutions that simplify and streamline the processes relating to how this country trades. We’re looking for businesses that offer: digital management of freight or transport, trade data providers, carbon offsetting solutions, applications of blockchain or relevant LegalTech, InsurTech or FinTech. We are looking to identify ground-breaking businesses creating significant changes to international trade. All businesses applying should be contributing to enabling the UK to remain as competitive as possible when it comes to how we trade internationally.
A full list of the types of businesses we encourage to apply includes the below:
- Innovative technology that simplifies or streamlines the logistics related to international trade
- Solutions that simplify wider documentation
- Solutions that promote / facilitate global trade between businesses
- Digital tracking / management of freight / transport
- Relevant InsurTech solutions
- Relevant FinTech solutions
- Relevant LegalTech solutions e.g. smart contracts
- Relevant EdTech solutions / platforms providing education, information, updates or latest guidance relating to trade
- Applications of blockchain allowing for standardisation and cross-border coordination
- Trade data providers
- Solutions offering data related to sustainability / carbon offsetting
- Platforms providing international supplier sourcing / price comparison
What is on offer for the businesses that take part?
- Tailored pitch training with UKBAA’s Managing Director
- Opportunity to pitch in person in front of leading angel investors and VCs with vested interest in the sector
- Access to UKBAA’s DealShare Platform, an online marketplace exclusively used by investors to access co-investment opportunities and dealflow
About The Institute of Export & International Trade:
Established in 1935, the Institute of Export & International Trade is the professional membership body representing and supporting the interests of everyone involved in importing, exporting and international trade.
Offering a unique range of individual and business membership benefits and a world renowned suite of qualifications and training, the Institute is the leading authority in best practice and competence for businesses trading globally.
If you are building a solution which you think is relevant to the brief, but isn’t covered below, please reach out to us directly (genevieve.oller@ukbaa.org.uk).
Apply for the opportunity to take part in the innovation showcase here. Applications close 17th September, midnight.
