Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses be export ready
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator is open for submissions.
You can download the Guidelines by clicking the link on the sidebar under Related Documents.
Looking to grow your company and expand sales outside of Nova Scotia and Canada but not sure how to begin? The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator is a virtual export readiness program that builds the export capacity of small businesses in Atlantic Canada. This program delivers the answers you need and supports your learning along the way.
Benefits of the program
With the support of the provincial and federal governments, each participating company will gain access to an estimated $15,000 of valuable export training, coaching and consultation.
Included with your participation in the Launch Export Atlantic Incubator:
- Targeted export educational sessions: delivered over seven months, the Launch Export Training Program covers Business Foundations, Export Readiness, Export Education & Market Entry Strategy. Online sessions include opportunities to connect with fellow participants and to apply the material to your business. New this year: an in-person kick-off in Truro on October 6 & 7.
- 1:1 Coaching Opportunities: each company has access to 4 recommended coaching sessions and 6 hours of Discretionary Coaching to help solve export challenges and get advice on entering foreign markets.
- Digital Marketing Asset Allowance: each company may access up to $1,000+HST for the creation of a durable digital marketing asset.
- Ongoing support from Provincial Representatives.
- Educational Trade Mission in June 2026: opportunity for up to 20 companies to attend an Educational Trade Mission. Location TBA. The mission includes pre-travel training, hands-on support from a matchmaking team, facilitated meetings with governmental and business organizations, B2B meetings, and follow up support. The Program provides up to $2,100 CAD in travel reimbursement for the Educational Trade Mission.
Eligibility
- Be a registered business in Nova Scotia
- Qualify as a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) of 499 or fewer employees
- Have a developed product and/or service available for purchase
- Be available to participate in all required program activities, including:
- Needs assessment interview
- Virtual sessions
- Coaching activities (online or via phone)
- Program surveys
Fees
The training component fee is $250 and covers the cost of your export training, support services, and coaching. All sessions are delivered virtually via Zoom.
The Educational Trade Mission fee is $250. Participants are responsible for costs associated with travel, meals, and accommodations. The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator reimburses 75% of the costs of air travel and accommodation for one participant per company (up to $2,100) once a travel claim is submitted with all receipts.
For complete program details, please refer to the Launch Export Atlantic Incubator Program Guidelines.
You can download the Guidelines by clicking the link on the sidebar under Related Documents.
How to Apply
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator is open for submissions. To apply for Launch Export, please complete the application form at the link below:
This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade, Investment, and Growth Agreement.