Empowering Global Trade for Emerging Markets
Inclusive Trade | Global Opportunities
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About Us
Vector & Helm is a UK-registered platform advancing inclusive global trade. We exist to reduce barriers for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets, enabling them to contribute to stronger, more diverse economies.
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What We Do
Our work focuses on building evidence and shaping solutions for inclusive trade. We combine:
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Research & Development: generating insights on market access, trade inclusion, and innovation.
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Policy Design & Advisory: working with funders, governments, and stakeholders to develop frameworks that strengthen SME participation in global value chains.
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Knowledge Sharing: creating opportunities for dialogue between entrepreneurs, policymakers, and partners.
Our Approach
We pursue this mission through strategic partnerships. By aligning with policymakers, funders, and ecosystem actors, we ensure that our work translates into actionable outcomes that support SMEs at scale.
Our Values
We are driven by innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. These values guide how we generate knowledge, influence policy, and collaborate with partners.
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Our Vision
We envision a future where entrepreneurs from every region can compete and thrive in international markets. By focusing on research, policy, and partnerships, Vector & Helm positions the UK as a hub for inclusive trade and global collaboration.
Partnerships and Ongoing Projects
Strategic Engagement: The African Marketplace (Dubai, Nov 2025)
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Vector & Helm is a strategic partner with The African Marketplace (Dubai, November 2025), an initiative of the Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy (IALA). ​
Our focus is on research and sponsor engagement, supporting the event’s mission to advance inclusive trade and create opportunities for African and Caribbean SMEs in global markets.
Emerging Market Inclusive Trade Pilot (UK, Q1 2026)
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Vector & Helm is delivering a pilot initiative in the United Kingdom to test new models of inclusive trade and supplier engagement. The project will generate insights on how diversified approaches can strengthen global trade pathways and provide evidence to inform future policy and partnership models.
