Member Spotlight: Global Validity

Global Validity was founded by a team of testing, inspection and certification experts who recognized the need for a more efficient and transparent approach to Global Market Access project services. To achieve this, we leveraged advanced cloud technology to develop Access Manager, our proprietary Global Market Access management platform that tech-enables all stakeholders including our team of experts, in-country partners and our clients.

Today, Global Validity is proud to serve a diverse range of clients, streamlining their certification processes and obtaining certifications in over 200 countries and territories. As your trusted certification partner, our mission is to provide a premier service level, ensuring our clients have the mandatory certifications to thrive in an ever-evolving global market.

What problem(s) are you currently solving for your customers?

In the complex world of Global Market Access (GMA), navigating the countless number of country regulations, technical requirements, supporting documentation needed and maintaining certification expiration dates, can be overwhelming. We understand the intricacies of maintaining multiple communication channels, managing numerous certification applications, and keeping track of all the moving parts because we've been there. That’s why we founded Global Validity – to create a more predictable and transparent certification journey.

Through the power of advanced technology and expert human insight, we’ve helped numerous companies to take control of their GMA processes. Our proprietary platform, Access Manager, redefines the global certification landscape. This cloud-based enterprise solution brings together Global Validity’s GMA experts, our clients, in-country certification partners, and test labs into one cohesive ecosystem. Now, we look forward to continuing to help companies achieve their Global Market Access goals.

Tell us about some future plans for your organization.

We’re excited to announce the release of Access Manager 2.0, our latest platform iteration designed with enhanced capabilities to better support device manufacturers globally. But we’re not stopping there. We're developing a new platform to further empower your certification journey.

By collaborating with hundreds of global suppliers, test labs, and customers, we've crafted a revolutionary platform that will virtually eliminate the friction in the certification process. Stay tuned for its launch later this year.

Why is North Carolina a great place to do business?

Global Validity is proud to be headquartered in North Carolina, where strong support for startups and small businesses is evident. Our founding members frequently met in Raleigh's collaborative coworking spaces and engaged with local initiatives like NCTech and RIoT, which fostered our early growth.

Additionally, we attended numerous events aimed at encouraging collaboration and networking between companies, from startups to international enterprises, helping us expand our connections within the state. We're grateful to have started in a state that encourages both municipal and private collaboration to support entrepreneurial development.

How can NC TECH members get involved with your company?

We’re always excited to connect with fellow NC Tech members. You can stay informed by subscribing to our bi-weekly email, which provides global regulatory updates and industry insights on global market access. We also participate in numerous tradeshows throughout the year, offering opportunities to meet and connect with us in person.

If you have a product that needs global certification or have questions about product certification and global market access, we’re here to help. Please feel free to reach out to us for resources, direction, and expert advice.

Please visit our website at globalvalidity.com or reach out to us at support@globalvalidity.com

Interested in submitting a piece for the NC TECH blog?

The Take 5 series features brief 5 question interviews with leaders who are making an impact within their organization and in the community. The interviews are shared in the monthly e-newsletter, blog and through social media.