The Trade Accelerator Program is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications. Please check back for updates regarding the 2024-25 fiscal year intake period.
The Trade Accelerator Program, offered by Invest Nova Scotia in partnership with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, is a training program to help Nova Scotia companies expand into international markets.
How it works
This year, the Trade Accelerator Program content will be delivered in person from January 12-14 in Halifax. Supplementary virtual mentoring sessions will take place in January and February. Participants enjoy access to top industry experts, coaching to build a personalized export strategy, and a wide range of resources, tools, and training to prepare them to successfully expand into international markets.
Program benefits
- Explore new markets: More than 71% of participants are now actively exporting in markets including China, India, Mexico, Japan, UK, Italy, and the United States.
- Grow your business: Businesses saw a 44% increase in export sales two years after participating in the program.
- Build confidence: Walk away with a comprehensive export plan and contacts in all the right places. Nearly 90% of participants declared themselves better prepared to do business internationally upon completing the program.
Eligibility criteria
Companies must meet the following criteria:
- Generate more than $500K in annual gross revenue
- Currently not exporting but have taken exploratory steps abroad; or already exporting a product or service and wishes to increase its market share; or motivated to expand to new markets
- Have a product or service with a defined competitive advantage
- Have two years of financial records
- Have a good record of corporate social responsibility
- Commit two senior executives to attend the in-person training days
Program cost
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors there is no cost to participate in the program.
Topics covered will include:
- Strategic Planning
- Support & Advisory Resources related to Export
- Navigating Tariffs and Trade Agreements
- Sales & KPIs
- Legal & Tax Implications of Going Global
- International Finance
- Supply Chain Management & Marketing
- Building Capacity & Marketing
Participating companies will leave the program with a detailed and actionable export plan to be implemented.
To see full program details and apply online, please visit the Halifax Chamber website or contact Kristen Rivers to learn more.
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