Our MVP development work with Hanse

Hanse is a data analytics software tool designed to help businesses identify critical and timely international trade relationships. The goal is to enable companies to explore new market opportunities through intelligent data insights.

The project began in 2017 when renowned economist Dr Ousmène Jacques Mandeng approached High Digital to develop an MVP platform that could offer highly detailed and unique international trade search capabilities. The initial prototype was well received by the financial community, but the opportunity to scale came in 2020 with a grant from The Sustainable Innovation Fund. The UK’s Innovations Agency saw Hanse as a key contributor to sustainable economic development, providing essential tools for SMEs exploring global markets.

We began by rebuilding the Hanse website and improving its user interface. Core improvements included transitioning from annual-only trade data to include monthly data, expanding data sources, and creating custom BI tools to better serve user needs.

The improved Hanse platform launched in September 2021 with expanded search capabilities, greater geographic coverage, and real-time access to monthly trade data. Users benefit from accurate, timely insights pulled directly from UN Comtrade. These upgrades have made Hanse an essential analytics tool for trade-focused businesses, with immediate impact for small and medium-sized companies seeking international growth.