UNIEXPORTMANAGER

What UNIEXPORTMANAGER does

UniExportManager is an Italian professional association (associazione professionale non ordinistica) recognized by the Ministry of Economic Development under Law 4/2013, headquartered in Bassano del Grappa, Vicenza, with regional offices in Veneto, Lombardy, Emilia, and Sardinia. Founded in 2018 and operating with 24 employees, the association unites and represents export management professionals, international trade operators, and internationalization practitioners, coordinating the UNI working group behind the UNI 11823:2021 EXIM Manager certification standard and co-developing the UNI/PdR 163:2024 reference practice that defines the Export Readiness Level (ERL) assessment framework for SMEs.

Its core offerings span a Moodle-based e-learning platform for certification and continuing education (with certified members required to collect 8 annual learning credits), the Quali Partner matching platform connecting SMEs with qualified export managers, and the 2025-launched Voucher AI International Assessment program delivered through the public Roster AI Auditor Assessor. Supporting products include the Premio Export Italia award, the Vicenza Export Tales territorial audit project, the periodic Newsletter Export 2030, and a curated library of export-focused publications authored by community members.

The association runs a subscription-driven membership model with annual fees of €100 for standard members and €50 for juniors under 30 and seniors over 65, supplemented by training, certification, and AI-assisted audit services priced at approximately €500 per assessment. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by weekly Digital Talk webinars, the annual Jazz'Inn festival with Fondazione Ampioraggio, regional assemblies, and participation in major Italian trade fairs (Go International, Vinitaly, Let Expo, Hannover Messe). Institutional partnerships with ICE, SACE, Simest, CDP, MAECI, UNI, and multiple Chambers of Commerce underpin its positioning as a connector between export professionals, Italian SMEs, and the national trade promotion infrastructure.

Name

UNIEXPORTMANAGER

Legal name

UNIEXPORTMANAGER

Website

https://uniexportmanager.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UniExportManager is an Italian non-profit professional association, recognized under Law 4/2013, that certifies export managers under UNI 11823:2021 and provides AI-based Export Readiness assessments, training, and networking for export professionals and SMEs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bassano del Grappa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide the primary revenue stream for the association. Standard annual fee is €100 (reduced to €90 until January 31, 2025), with discounted rates of €50 for junior members under 30 and senior members over 65.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UniExportManager is a recognized Italian professional association (Law 4/2013) that represents and certifies export managers, offering UNI-aligned EXIM Manager certification under UNI 11823:2021, annual maintenance training, and an AI-powered Export Readiness Level assessment under UNI PdR 163:2024. It combines a membership-based community with structured courses, a Moodle e-learning platform, and the Quali Partner matching service to connect qualified export managers with Italian SMEs seeking internationalization support.

Product overview

UniExportManager is a professional association — not a single software product — offering a portfolio of interconnected services for export managers and internationalization professionals. At its core is the association membership program providing networking, advocacy, and professional recognition. Supporting this are three key digital/service platforms: the Moodle-based e-learning platform (scuola.uniexportmanager.it) for certification training and continuing education; the Quali Partner platform for partner qualification and SME matching; and the Voucher AI International Assessment program providing AI-assisted Export Readiness audits under UNI PdR 163:2024. The association also publishes a rich library of export management books, organizes the Premio Export Italia award, and produces the periodic Newsletter Export 2030 as an intelligence resource. Regional offices in Veneto, Lombardia, Emilia, and Sardegna extend territorial reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ExportItalia 2030: Vision and program for sustainable and collaborative export development
• Premio Export Italia
• Roster AI International Assessor
• Vicenza Export Tales
• Voucher AI
• GoInternationale

Products and services

• UniExportManager Association Membership (Core Service) Core professional association service that unites and represents export management operators, international trade professionals, and internationalization practitioners, providing networking, certification support, training, a member directory, and advocacy for the export manager profession under the ExportItalia 2030 vision.
• Moodle Learning Platform (Piattaforma di Apprendimento Moodle) E-learning platform delivering online courses, webinars, and digital educational content for export managers, including certification preparation and continuing education programs.
• Summer Courses for EXIM Manager Certification Intensive summer courses preparing professionals for EXIM (Export-Import) Manager certification under UNI standards, including exam accompaniment and ongoing professional development.
• Continuing Education Courses (Corsi di Mantenimento) Annual maintenance courses for already certified EXIM Managers, required to collect 8 learning credits per year, covering topics such as digital relations and emerging export methodologies.
• UNI 11823:2021 EXIM Manager Certification Professional certification scheme aligned with UNI 11823:2021, the Italian standard defining and regulating the EXIM Manager profession, providing quality assurance and market credibility to certified practitioners.
• Voucher AI International Assessment Subsidized AI-powered internationalization audit program for SMEs providing Export Readiness Level assessments under UNI PdR 163:2024, delivered by accredited auditors from the Roster AI Auditor Assessor.
• Quali Partner Program Partner qualification platform connecting SMEs with qualified export managers and service providers, featuring a request board and partner registration system.
• Library (Publications) Curated library of books and publications authored or co-authored by association members covering export strategies, digital marketing, AI in internationalization, international trade management, and Made in Italy promotion, including titles like 'Oltremare', 'Il Kaizen a Ostacoli', and 'L'export nell'era delle IA'.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies that complete the AI International Audit gain Export Readiness Level certification, enabling better positioning for export strategies

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AlisminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2025Collaboration at Let Expo 2025 for discussion on logistics role in internationalization strategies, consolidating associative relationships for new projects.
• Bacciardi PartnersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2025Collaboration for the seminar 'PMI e Mercati Esteri: strategie e strumenti per crescere senza rischi' held on March 27.
• Camera di Commercio del CanadaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2025International partnership for new projects discussed at Let Expo 2025.
• Associazione Spagnola dei TrasportatoriminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2025International partnership for logistics and transportation projects discussed at Let Expo 2025.
• Università di VeronaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2025Academic partnership for new projects discussed at Let Expo 2025.
• UNI - Ente Italiano di NormazionecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UNI for the development of the UNI PdR 163:2024 standard for international assessment of SMEs, and ongoing work on UNI 11823:2021 for EXIM Manager certification. UniExportManager coordinates the UNI working group and manages the Roster International Auditor Assessor.
• FederItalycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration for international events including Hannover Messe, where a collective stand was shared at the international industry fair (March 31 - April 4).
• Fondazione AmpioraggiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organization of Jazz'Inn, an annual innovation, culture, and business networking festival. UniExportManager provides patronage and participates in the event.
• AssoretiPMIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for events and initiatives supporting SME internationalization, sharing the vision of aggregating and empowering small businesses.
• Camera di Commercio di VicenzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Vicenza Export Tales project, approved by the Chamber of Commerce, which will involve 150 manufacturing companies in AI audits conforming to UNI PdR 163, combining AI and territorial storytelling with a special edition of the Premio Export Italia.
• Camera di Commercio della RomagnaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for seminars on SME internationalization strategies and tools, with UniExportManager participation in joint events.
• Imit - Italian Managers for International TradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organization of webinars on UNI 11823:2021 standard, including the webinar 'I Primi 3 Anni della Norma con un Occhio al Futuro' on November 13, 2024.
• MAECI - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione InternazionalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in the 3rd National Conference on Export and Internationalization at Fiera Milano Rho. Collaboration with Italian Trade Agency directors and institutional stakeholders.
• ICE - Italian Trade AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partnership for export promotion activities and participation in national export conferences.
• SACEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Italy's export credit agency for export support and the Doing Export Report 2024 analysis.
• SimestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the government agency managing export funds for internationalization support programs.
• CDP - Cassa Depositi e PrestiticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Italy's development finance institution for export and internationalization support.
• Provincia Autonoma di TrentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in developing the UNI/PdR 163:2024 standard, with joint conference presentation on October 12.
• Trentino SviluppocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the development of the PdR 163 internationalization guideline for SMEs.
• WineMeridianminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMonthly survey collaboration (#audiwine) on Italian wine exports and market intelligence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Confindustria: Italy's main business confederation representing manufacturing and services companies. Operates in the same SME export-support space through Confindustria's internationalization services and broader EuroMed network.
• Confartigianato: Italy's largest artisans and small business confederation. Provides internationalization services to its SME members, partially overlapping with UniExportManager's mandate and target audience.
• CNA - Confederazione Nazionale dell'Artigianato e della Piccola e Media Impresa: Italian confederation representing artisans and SMEs. Operates in the same SME internationalization space with a comparable member base and territorial reach across Italian regions.
• EUROCHAMBRES: Association of European Chambers of Commerce representing 45+ national chamber networks. Provides institutional European-level SME export support comparable to UniExportManager's Italian mandate, with similar standards and training programs.

Direct peers

• Assocamerestero: Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad, operating a parallel network promoting Italian SMEs internationally with comparable SME internationalization mission and Chamber of Commerce relationships.
• AssoretiPMI: Italian association representing and supporting SMEs, including on internationalization initiatives. Listed as a co-partner with UniExportManager on SME internationalization events and shared vision.
• IMIT - Italian Managers for International Trade: Italian association representing international trade managers. UniExportManager already co-organizes UNI 11823:2021 webinars with IMIT, and both serve the same export management professional community in Italy.

Others

• SACE: Italian export credit agency providing financial and advisory support for Italian exporters. Both an institutional partner and a potential competitor in the SME internationalization support market.
• ICE - Italian Trade Agency: Government agency for the promotion of Italian trade and investment abroad. Active institutional partner of UniExportManager that delivers overlapping SME export-promotion and training services at national scale.

Regional players

• BGA - Bundesverband Großhandel, Außenhandel, Dienstleistungen: Germany's federal association for wholesale, foreign trade, and services. Plays a comparable institutional role promoting SME export readiness in Germany but operates in a different geography and trade ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCE2fDQ1sJM6aLHms2qg4KCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uniexportmanager

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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