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
The Trade Accelerator Program is delivered virtually with seven half-day sessions, concluding with two days of virtual one-on-one mentoring sessions. 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
Program cost
The program fee is $5,000.00 per company. However, through the generous support of our sponsors, there is NO COST to participate in the program.
TAP Cohort #8 begins January 2025.
January 15: Strategic Planning
January 16: Support & Advisory Resources
January 22: Sales & KPIs
January 29: Legal & Tax Implications of Going Global
January 30: International Finance
February 5: Supply Chain Management & Marketing
February 6: Building Capacity & Marketing Export Plan
February 6 - 28: Participants write Export Plans
March 3: Final Export Plans Due
March 4 - 20: Mentors review Export Plans and provide feedback
March 26 & 27: Virtual 1-on-1 mentoring sessions
Interested? Apply online or contact Jady Cossi to learn more.
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