This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade, Investment, and Growth Agreement.
Expand your business to Europe or the Indo-Pacific
We are currently accepting applications for the Market Entry Development Program.
The Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) helps Atlantic Canadian businesses confidently enter global markets by providing expert guidance, strategic insights, and access to key industry connections.
Designed to reduce risk and accelerate growth, the program connects companies with experienced international trade consultants who offer tailored market intelligence and hands-on business development support.
The MEDP is made possible by funding from the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces, with support and facilitation from the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce.
What the MEDP offers
Participants receive a customized market entry strategy designed to help them expand their sales and establish valuable connections in Europe or the Indo-Pacific.
Key benefits include:
- Market intelligence: In-depth research and tailored strategy development to help identify and approach the right opportunities.
- Targeted business development: Introductions to potential clients, partners, and key decision-makers in international markets.
- Expert guidance and funding support: Access to top global business development advisors at a highly subsidized cost to your company.
Two program options are available:
1. Essentials Package:
- For companies exploring international expansion
- Value: $13,000
- Company Contribution: $1,250
What you get: Expert feedback on your strategy, targeted advice, and key market introductions.
2. Comprehensive Package
- For companies ready to actively enter a new market
- Value: $26,000
- Company Contribution: $2,500
What you get: Full market research, a customized entry strategy, and introductions to key contacts in your target market.
Who should apply?
The MEDP is open to export-ready Atlantic Canadian businesses that:
- Have a product or service with viable international market potential
- Are committed to executing an export-focused growth strategy
- Can demonstrate the financial and operational capacity to expand into new markets
Successful applicants will be interviewed and must enter into a contractual relationship with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce.
For complete program details and a list of available services, please refer to the MEDP Guidelines.
How to apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until program capacity is reached.
Instructions for completing the form:
- Download the form to your desktop before filling it out. Forms completed in a web browser will not save.
- Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill and sign digitally by selecting the Fill & Sign tool in the right-hand pane.
- Submit your completed form along with attachments from Section I – General Company Information to ExportReady@atlanticchamber.ca.