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International Centre for Trade Transparency & Monitoring and Birmingham Enterprise Community Announce a Collaborative Memorandum of Understanding

October 23, 2023

London, United Kingdom – 23 October, 2023 – The International Centre for Trade Transparency & Monitoring (ICTTM) is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BEC (formally Birmingham Enterprise Community), a leading supporter of entrepreneurs and businesses around the globe and across various stages of their entrepreneurial journey. This MOU specifically offers BEC’s members and their associated startups and scaleups priority access to the ADAMftd platform. This significant milestone makes BEC the first partner in the United Kingdom to gain access to the platform.

This partnership signifies a shared commitment to enhancing the global entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing advanced trade transparency tools to BEC and their robust support structure for startups and entrepreneurs. By providing BEC’s community with priority access to the ADAMftd platform, the collaboration aims to foster a more transparent, efficient, and innovative environment for businesses, fostering faster leaps from ideation to market readiness.

James S. York, CEO of the ICTTM, noted, “Our partnership with BEC is a strategic alignment of vision and purpose. By offering our ADAMftd platform to BEC’s extensive network of entrepreneurs, we are helping to establish a more level playing field that will facilitate more transparent and efficient business operations for BEC’s constituent members and stakeholders.”

“We’ve developed a network of entrepreneurs with global ambitions.” said BEC Chief Executive Daniel Evans, “By partnering with the ICTTM to gain access to the ADAMftd platform for our businesses, we are able to help them reach new markets quicker and more efficiently than ever before. I’m excited that ICTTM has chosen us as its first UK partner and am eager to collaborate with James, Senator Wells, and the entire team.

BEC (formally Birmingham Enterprise Community) is a dynamic platform that supports entrepreneurs, startups, and scaleups by translating their experiences as entrepreneurs into invaluable lessons and services. From mentoring and coaching to workspace and networking events, BEC drives entrepreneurs to accelerate their journey, transforming ambitious ideas into tangible business successes. Since 2019, BEC has supported businesses from over 20 countries and is based in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

The International Centre for Trade Transparency & Monitoring (ICTTM) is a pioneer in promoting transparency and compliance in international trade. Focusing on technological innovation, ICTTM’s ADAMftd platform analyzes and navigates global supply chains, ensuring transparency, security, and efficiency in international trade.

The Directors of the Board of the ICTTM include: Hon. David Wells, H.E. Ambassador Sven Jurgenson, Viscount Lord Waverley, Hon. Charles Mok, and Hon. Iain Evans.