Pursuing New Markets: A Guide to Invest Nova Scotia’s Programs and Resources
We’re here to help Nova Scotia businesses innovate, grow, and compete globally. This guide outlines how Invest Nova Scotia can support your business to pursue new markets. Whether you’re taking your first steps into new markets or looking to strengthen your global footprint, we’re here to help. Here are the programs and resources available:
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Trade Market Intelligence (TMI) Service
Successful market expansion starts with the right data and analysis. With a team of sector specialists and access to leading proprietary research, our TMI service delivers critical market and trade intelligence to help companies identify the best export opportunities and markets for their business.
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Export Development Program (EDP)
EDP helps companies pursue new markets beyond Nova Scotia by providing funding for travel to client meetings, trade shows, and conferences. It also supports businesses to connect with partners and investors, hire consultants to overcome export challenges, and adopt technology to digitize operations.
Market Entry Development Program (MEDP)
MEDP connects companies with trade consultants on the ground in Europe and Asia to build a sales pipeline. MEDP focuses on markets with existing Canadian trade agreements, helping businesses increase sales in established regions.
In-person and online trade missions around the globe offer Nova Scotia companies valuable ways to find new buyers, customers, and partners, or attract investment and capital.
Supplier Diversity Certification Pilot Program
Guidance through diverse business enterprise and export certification, trade missions to new markets, access to government programs and services, and export education and training.
Scale-up Hub Atlanta / Scale-up Hub Cambridge / Scale-up Hub Houston
Our Scale-up Hub programs offer guided entry for Atlantic Canadian tech companies into the Atlanta, Cambridge, and Houston markets, including the dedicated services of an in-market business development professional.
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In-person and Virtual Workshops
No matter where you are in your business journey, our variety of workshops and courses give you the export readiness skills and expertise you need to help your business succeed.
Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)
TAP is a 28-hour program held over six weeks that teaches companies how to scale-up through access to a range of resources, tools, and training. Companies establish contacts and access expertise from industry experts in a range of fields.
The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Looking for practical information and training on how to grow through export? With export information sessions, one-on-one coaching, and an educational trade mission, this virtual program supports your business as you expand your sales outside of Nova Scotia.
Reach out to our teams of trusted and experienced advisors
Our teams of regional business development advisors and export development advisors are ready to help you navigate your next steps with confidence. Reach out today to get started.
Regional Development Business Advisors
Located throughout the province, dedicated to finding solutions for your business.
- South Shore Region — Ashley Collicutt
- Western Region — Dan Surette
- Valley Region — Sean Cochrane
- Northern Region — Matthew Berrigan
- Northeastern Region — David Hachey
- Cape Breton Region — Kyle Burton
- Halifax & West — Hector Fraser
- Dartmouth & East — Jean-Marie James
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Market Development Team
Our sector and market specialists are available to assist in key sectors.
- Seafood, Building Products — Ben Forsyth
- Agri-food and Beverage — Omaira Ospino
- Ocean Technology, Aerospace and Defence — Scottina Jackson
- Life Sciences, Clean Technology — Diana Ocampo
- Information Communications Technology — Judith Dardon
Scotians Global Advisors
The Scotians Global Advisors Program connects businesses with an international network of key influencers and industry experts who are ready to share their knowledge, experience, and connections.