Launch Export Atlantic Incubator

Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses be export ready

The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator program is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications.

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. 

Included with your participation in the Launch Export Atlantic Incubator:

• Export education sessions in topics such as Customer Discovery, Sales Training, Competitive Intelligence, Export Budgeting/Cash Flow Projections, Pricing Strategies for Export and Trade Show/Mission Training 
• 1:1 Coaching opportunities to solve your export challenges and get insights on entering foreign markets 
• Digital marketing asset allowance 
• Educational trade mission to the US
  • Pre-mission sessions to prepare including what to expect in market and how to follow up on international sales opportunities 
  • Select meetings with Canadian government and business organizations in the target city 
  • Opportunities for companies to visit sector-specific sites of interest including business incubation centres, accelerators, start-up zones, research centres, educational partners and advanced manufacturing sites 
  • Education sessions on issues related to doing business in the US, topics include Canadian Consular services, intellectual property protection, and sales strategies for the target market 
  • Post-mission follow-up with a matchmaker to assist with any support after B2B meetings 

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 training 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.

Contact
Valerie Caswell
valerie.caswell@investnovascotia.ca
902.943.3793

This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade, Investment, and Growth Agreement.