Trade Accelerator Program – Canada

In addition to the in-class program, virtual formats are now available, depending on the region. No other program offers a comprehensive program like the Trade Accelerator Program. TAP is a one-stop-shop that will get businesses ready to go global in just a few sessions, culminating with a customized strategic export business plan carefully vetted by top industry experts!

Why apply?

• Explore New Markets
  • More than 71% of participants are now actively exporting in markets including China, India, Mexico, Japan, Sweden, U.K., Italy, and the United States.
• Grow Your Business
  • Average growth of 44% in export sales two years after participation.
• Build Confidence
  • Nearly 90% of participants declared themselves better prepared to do business internationally upon completing the program.

What do they need from you?

• Dedicate two senior representatives to participate in the program.
• Commit to attend all 7 half-days in full.
• Complete an export plan prior to the one-on-one mentoring day.
• Bi-annually share information about your company’s exporting activity after completing the program through an online survey link you will receive.

Phases

• Phase 1: Discover
  • The program comprises intensive workshops that familiarize participants with the available exporting resources, introduces high-level experts in key functions of international trade, stimulates peer-to-peer exchange of ideas & experiences, and provides guidance in recognizing and handling business challenges.
• Phase 2: Develop
  • Participants will receive hands-on support from leading Canadian export advisors in the development of their Export Plan. Participants will tackle key sections of their export plan, detailing strategic objectives, market entry methods, international marketing plan, as well as supply chain and operational resources.
• Phase 3: Build
  • Over the course of the program, participants will develop their trade plan. They will have the full support of export advisors to guide and assist them in developing an export plan that is realistic, high quality, and fully integrated with their overall business strategy. All export plans receive a written assessment from the expert team.
• Phase 4: Accelerate
  • The final phase of the program is focused on mentoring, constructive feedback, solutions, and reinforcing business relationships. After reviewing the export plan, participants will receive individual mentoring sessions from the expert partners where potential solutions and ways forward are explored. Participants will walk away with a complete Strategic Export Plan!

For more information, visit TAP Atlantic.