Global Ambassador Club
Empowering export-ready founders with expert insight, global networks, and tangible support to scale internationally.
Why Join the Global Ambassador Club?
The Global Ambassador Club (GAC) connects export-ready SMEs with trusted partners who provide the essential tools, knowledge, and networks needed to succeed internationally. Each core value proposition is anchored by a Lead Brand Partner—ensuring world-class expertise at every step of your export journey.
Too few British firms make the most of trading opportunities, but all it takes is the willingness to try.
British Chamber of Commerce
Four Core Value Propositions
1. Sector Insights & Market Intelligence
Lead Partner: Oxford Innovation
Challenge: Many SMEs fail in new markets because they lack accurate, sector-specific intelligence and clear strategy.
Solution: Oxford Innovation delivers tailored market insights, R&D guidance, and innovation support, equipping founders with the data and confidence to make the right moves, avoid costly mistakes, and adapt products for international demand..
- Tailored market and sector insights
- Innovation support and R&D guidance
- Access to specialist investment readiness mentors and advisors
2. Global Market Access & Networks
Lead Partner: Greater Birmingham Global Chamber of Commerce
Challenge: Breaking into new markets is often slowed by poor connections, lack of credibility, and barriers to trade opportunities.
Solution: As part of the UK’s largest and most globally connected Chamber network the GBCC Global team opens doors to international trade missions, overseas partners, and global buyer networks—fast-tracking SMEs into real export deals and trusted relationships across continents.
- International trade missions & delegations
- Policy insights and global business advocacy
- Introductions to overseas buyers, suppliers, and partners
If you’re driving a business forward, taking risks to solve some of society’s biggest challenges, then it’s good to know you have someone to support you and your leadership team at every stage of the journey.
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3. Expert Professional Services
Lead Partner: Wilson Sonsini (London)
Challenge: Exporting SMEs often face complex legal, compliance, and regulatory risks that can stall or block expansion.
Solution: Wilson Sonsini provides world-class cross-border legal, IP, and regulatory expertise—helping SMEs structure deals, protect assets, and stay compliant in fast-changing global environments.
- Cross-border legal support
- IP protection
- Corporate structuring, and compliance
4. Export Voices Series
Lead Partner: MEET (USA)
Challenge: Founders often feel isolated when scaling internationally, lacking shared learning and proof points from peers who have succeeded.
Solution: Our Export Voices Series lead by MEET connects SMEs with peers and global leaders in open forums, storytelling podcast sessions, and roundtables—ensuring founders gain real-world lessons, visibility, and collaborative support on their export journey.
- Export leaders’ panels and dialogues
- Global podcast storytelling and peer learning
- Access to the MEET soft-landing collective of mentors and coaches
Core Benefits of GAC Membership
Access to global trade missions, partners, and buyers
Tailored market intelligence & innovation support
Cross-border legal, IP, and compliance expertise
Seamless peer-learning and storytelling through Export Voices
Trusted partners for finance, payments, and growth support
Membership free for 12 months post-programme
How to Get Started
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1. Apply Now
Available to all BEEP-registered founders and SME leaders.
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2. Engage Partners
Connect with lead brand partners for tailored support.
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3. Enjoy Membership
Free for the first 12 months post-programme; membership fees apply thereafter.
Opening up opportunities
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Are you an established entrepreneur committed to exporting into international markets?
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Are you looking to develop new strategies, and establish collaboration networks to scale your SME?
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Have you identified the investment and resources required to expand your business operations?
If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, the Business Export Exchange Programme could be for you.