TAP - Canada's Trade Accelerator Program

Helping Companies Across Canada Take Their Business Global

 TAP

 

Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative and dynamic program aimed at helping small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) overcome barriers to exporting. World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara is pleased to offer TAP Canada in the Niagara region, a program that is rapidly gaining momentum across Canada, and a reputation of achieving real results, fast.

Now is the time for Canadian companies to export globally. A lower Canadian dollar, limited domestic growth, and uncertainty in the U.S. have established the right conditions for Canadian firms to diversify and go global.

At the same time, uncertainty in the trade relationship with our largest trading partner means that it is even more important for Canadian companies to diversify and prepare their companies for long-term success in new export markets.

Through its Expert Partners, TAP Canada gives companies access to Canada’s top exporting advisors, resources and contacts. Companies will have the opportunity to work with industry leaders to build a comprehensive Export Plan, and then begin its implementation.

We encourage companies to take advantage of this unique opportunity to accelerate their firm’s growth and export capacity. The services and visibility offered through TAP Canada are valued at approximately $25,000.

This extensive program is offered to Canadian businesses for $1,495 (includes 2 participants), which also includes your first-year membership with World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara. 

 

TAP-Niagara Partners

Air Canada Cargo - National Partner

Business Development Bank of Canada (bdc) - National Partner

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)  - National Partner

Export Development Canada (EDC) - National Partner

World Trade Centre Toronto - Program Creator

Toronto Region Board of Trade - Program Creator 

 

2023 Program Dates

February 21 - Virtual Half-Day

March 1 - In-Person Full-Day, Location TBA

March 2 - In-Person Full-Day, Location TBA

March 9 - Virtual Half-Day

 

Program Location

TBA

 

Eligibility Guidelines

The companies sought for TAP Canada participation should meet the following criteria:

  • Located in Canada
  • Is already exporting a product, service or technology, but wishes to diversify its export markets – OR – Has taken exploratory steps to develop their business abroad
  • Generates more than $500,000 in annual revenue
  • Is willing to dedicate senior representatives to participate in all stages of the program
  • Has a product, service or technology with a strong competitive advantage as a result of quality or patent protection
  • Is a good corporate citizen devoid of corruption and environment and human rights violations
  • Can share two years of financial statements with its application to demonstrate its solvency

 

Application

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