Trade Accelerator Program - Women Led Cohort
TAP is a 5-day program designed to help SMEs TAP into their full export potential. It has a proven track record helping participants get results.
With new trade agreements, a competitive Canadian dollar, and new business opportunities, now is the ideal time to extend your company's reach through international expansion of goods and services.
Since 2017, World Trade Centre Vancouver has successfully delivered 35 TAP cohorts in B.C.
Just six months after graduating the program:
- On average, export revenue increased by 23%
- Participants forecast their export sales to grow 47% over the next 5 years
By enrolling in TAP you can:
- Navigate complexities of the global trade ecosystem
- Leverage Canada's deep trade and investment resources
- Access tailored, face-to-face coaching and advice
- Learn about international best practices
- Accelerate export readiness
- Develop and implement a new market entry plan
- Expand your global trade footprint and increase revenue
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the Trade Accelerator Program, your business should:
- Be incorporated and operating in British Columbia for at least 2 years
- Generate more than $300K in revenue
- Designate one or two senior representatives to participate in the program
- Comply with the program deliverables
Graduate Testimonials:
A growing number of SMEs have benefitted from the program in B.C.
Listen to what graduates have to say about the program HERE.
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The TAP program is invaluable for any small business owner, whether a start up or established, to re-energize and re-invigorate your thinking & creative process to help realize your growth potential and scalability through education and mentorship from experienced potential partners and stakeholders for your business by utilizing the resources and experience they offer.
Tina Hamlin
Coast Consignment
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Attending the Trade Accelerator Program offered by World Trade Center has been an incredibly rewarding, productive, engaging experiences. The in-person section of the course was dynamic and speakers covered a lot of valuable information any entrepreneur looking to export their products. The mentorship days were so interesting! The opportunity to talk with industry experts about your specific export plan and being able to get their expert opinion, suggestions and valuable resources has definitely been one of the top best things about TAP. Thank you to everyone and each organization for making this program possible.
Liliana Fe
Nutri-Nation Functional Foods
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Excellent program. Knowledgeable, kind and professional staff and speakers. Very resourceful and a great way to meet amazing local entrepreneurs.
Bonnie Yang
Make Nice Company
Learn more about the program and apply today at tapbc.ca.
Have questions? Call TAP B.C. Team on 604-640-5491 or email info@wtcvancouver.ca.
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World Trade Centre Vancouver is part of the World Trade Centers Association, a not-for-profit, non-partisan association dedicated to the establishment and effective operation of World Trade Centers as instruments for trade expansion. The World Trade Centers Association is an international ecosystem of global connections and integrated trade services made up of over 324 World Trade Center locations in 89 countries, representing over 750,000 businesses globally.