Trade Accelerator Program

The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is a 4-session initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of businesses and to better prepare for an expansion into international markets. With TAP, businesses will get the tools, connections and knowledge they need to take their business into new markets. Our team understands the challenges businesses face and is here to support and prepare them.

The program begins with an intensive two-day workshop that familiarizes participants with the available exporting resources, introduces high-level experts in key functions of international trade, stimulates peer-to-peer exchange of ideas & experiences, and provides guidance in recognizing and handling business challenges.

Approximately one week later, participants return for the Export Plan Day where they will receive hands-on support from leading Canadian export advisors. Participants will initiate the key sections of their export plan, detailing strategic objectives, market entry methods, international marketing plan, as well as supply chain and operational resources.

Over the following three weeks, participants will develop their trade plan. They will have the full support of export advisors to guide and assist them in developing an export plan that is realistic, high quality, and fully integrated with their overall business strategy. All export plans receive a written assessment from our expert team.

The final day of the program is focused on mentoring, constructive feedback, solutions, and reinforcing business relationships. After reviewing the export plan, participants will receive individual mentoring sessions from our expert partners where potential solutions and ways forward are explored.

Lethbridge Session Dates: September 2024

September 10 (In-person) | Day 1

September 11 (In-person) | Day 2

September 17 (In-person) | Day 3

September 27 (Export plans due)

October 10 (Virtual) | Mentorship Day

Link to TAP Intake Form