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The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)
Are you ready to go global or explore new markets? The Trade Accelerator Program is your ticket to take your business to the next level.
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative 4-session initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and to better prepare you for an expansion into international markets. With TAP, you’ll get the tools, connections and knowledge you need to take your business into new markets. Our team understands the challenges you’re facing and is here to support and prepare you.
TAP is designed to provide entrepreneurs with:
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Get the knowledge needed to support global growth. 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.
The next Edmonton Region cohort commences March 18th:
March 18th (In person): Day 1
March 19th (In person): Day 2
March 25th (In person): Day 3
April 7th (Export Plans Due)
April 23rd (Virtual): Mentorship Day
For a full list of all TAP cohorts in Alberta, please visit Calgary Economic Development’s webpage, who are the stewards of TAP Alberta. Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your business to new heights!
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We collected feedback from some of the TAP alumna who were part of the 2023 Edmonton Region cohort and all of them reported having a unanimously positive experience. They also unanimously recommended other businesses interested in trade to participate in TAP!
“TAP exceeded our team’s expectations, providing us with an abundance of information and expertise to execute our export plan. We connected with many incredible people and found that their journeys were similar to our own. If your company is seeking guidance in navigating international waters and wants to get it right the first time, TAP is the solution for you!”
“My experience was overwhelmingly positive. The program featured a range of inspiring speakers who provided valuable insights. Other businesses interested in international trade would greatly benefit from participating in TAP.”
“Participating in TAP was an enriching experience and it significantly bolstered my confidence in global trade and export strategies. Other businesses interested in international trade would greatly benefit from participating in TAP by gaining a thorough understanding of global market dynamics.”
“TAP has been an excellent experience. The caliber of the people and mindset of the overall group was refreshing. If you are looking to expand outside of Canada, TAP is an excellent training ground for those plans. I wish I would have done it before I started across the border.”
“Any business, regardless if they’re exporting or not, should take the TAP program. It helped increase our confidence in global trade, and helped us to set our mindset for export.”
“I had a great opportunity to learn about the difference between European trade and Canadian trade. I love the program and need it to be more visible to encourage small business owners and manufacturers to learn strategies to expand their cash flow outside of Canada.”
“TAP made me realize that there are many people, organizations, and grants to help, and knowing up-to-date information and resources was immensely helpful.”
The Trade Accelerator Program has been supported by Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
The TAP Alberta Cohorts of TAP Canada was created by the Toronto Region Board of Trade and is supported by the Mobilizing SMEs to Export initiative to assist in delivering Canada’s Export Diversification Strategy. The program is also supported by partners including Calgary Economic Development, the TAP Alberts stewards.
If you have any questions, require further information, or would like to book a consultation, please send us a message.
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Director of Trade
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