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Join the UK’s most trusted SME export accelerator – BEEP

The Business Export Exchange Programme (BEEP) is a trade accelerator designed for Serious-to-Growth stage SMEs. Built in collaboration with The Open University, BEEP supports UK businesses to become export-ready, investment-aligned, and internationally scalable.

Value Proposition: Why is BEEP a Game-Changer

Cost-Efficient Investment

The multi-stage programme offers exceptional value, particularly the BEEP Global Export Academy. When compared to typical triple-accredited executive MBAs it delivers not just world-class leadership education, but practical export tools, access to global peer networks, and expert mentors.

Accelerated Market Access

The Global Export Academy (GEA) integrates seamlessly with the Global Export Hub (GEH) and Global Ambassador Club (GAC), providing affordable soft-landing spaces, grow-on coworking business support, and access to leading trade and investment experts.

Inclusive Growth

Prioritises support for disadvantaged SMEs, including women-led, ethnic minority-owned, and regionally underrepresented businesses, directly contributing to the UK Levelling Up agenda.

Choose Your Export Path

Three immersive pathways. One powerful platform. Thousands of global opportunities.

Exporting isn’t just for the big players. It starts here and now.

Global Export Bootcamp

(1-3 months from £3,995)

Get export-ready fast, with confidence.

The BEEP Bootcamp is an intensive, 4–16-week accelerator built for SMEs ready to explore exporting but unsure where to begin. You’ll gain core global trade skills, essential certifications (via OU microcredentials), and clarity on which markets—and models—fit your business best. Whether testing a single product or preparing for global scaling, this is your first, low-risk leap into international growth.

Programme Outcomes

Lasting export partnerships | Global investor readiness | Strategic scalability

Overview

  • Duration: 1-3 months
  • Investment Cost: From £3,995
  • Certification Awarded: Open University Business School Mini MBA (6-Pack Micro-Credentials)
  • Ideal for: SMEs exploring export readiness

Core Components

  • Intensive Bootcamp – Focus on essential global trade skills.
  • ‘6-Pack’ Global Trade Certifications – Micro-credentials in core areas of international business.

Who Should Join?

  • SMEs with limited or no export experience.
  • Businesses looking to test global market feasibility.
  • Companies aiming to gain fundamental trade certifications.
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Think beyond borders. Design a market entry strategy tailored to your ambition.

Global Co-Pilot Incubator

(6 months from £8,995)

Plan like a strategist. Execute like a local.

The Co-Pilot Incubator is your six-month guided runway into new international markets. Designed for SMEs with clear export ambition but complex challenges, it delivers deep market analysis, hands-on mentorship, and a tailored roadmap to global entry. Through the OU’s Certificate in Business Management, you’ll strengthen leadership while building real-world, risk-aware go-to-market strategies.

Programme Outcomes

Validated export roadmap | Reduced entry risk | Strengthened leadership

Overview

  • Duration: 6 months

  • Investment Cost: From £8,995

  • Certification Awarded: Open University Business School Certificate of Higher Education in Business Management

  • Ideal for: SMEs with export potential seeking in-depth market entry strategies

Core Components

  • Markets, Insight & Strategy Programme – Detailed assessment of market opportunities and risks.

  • Tailored Market Entry Roadmap – Customised export strategy aligned with business goals.

Who Should Join?

  • SMEs with a defined product/service ready for export.

  • Businesses needing market entry support & risk management.

  • Companies seeking strategic partnerships for global expansion.

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From MBA credentials to international joint ventures, this is the path to serious global growth.

Global Trade Accelerator

(1-3 years from £31,750)

Scale with purpose. Expand with precision.

The BEEP Global Trade Accelerator is your three-year, high-growth pathway to becoming a globally competitive enterprise. Delivered in collaboration with the Open University Business School, this elite programme combines executive education (including a pathway to an MBA) with practical market entry support, cultural fluency, and investor readiness. Whether you’re a manufacturer, creative brand, or tech disruptor, you’ll gain the commercial toolkit, trade partners, and strategic insight to thrive in global markets.

Programme Outcomes

Export confidence | Core trade skills | Market feasibility clarity

Overview

  • Duration: 1-3 years

  • Investment Cost: From £31,750

  • Certification Awarded: Global MBA (Triple Accredited – AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB)

  • Ideal for: Scaleups with high-growth export ambitions

Core Components

  • BEEP Co-Pilot – Full market entry strategy & execution.

  • Global Export Academy (OU Business School) – triple accredited executive training & leadership development.

  • Global Ambassador Club (Expert Network) – Mentors & peer-to-peer learning with seasoned exporters.

  • Global Export Hub (Soft-Landing Support) – International market access, & incubators.

Who Should Join?

  • Scaling founders already achieving international sales looking to expand into a new country.

  • Businesses preparing for high-growth market expansion.

  • Companies aiming for significant investment & global partnerships.

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