Trade Accelerator Program - Vancouver Island Cohort

Trade accelerator program

Trade Accelerator Program - Vancouver Island 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 36 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.



“We're extremely grateful for such an incredible program available for Canadian entrepreneurs. This is a pivotal program bound to generate huge economic results within just a couple of years. It was well organized by the team, and well hosted by Claudia! Thank you!”

Jason Atakhanov
Setsail Marketing



“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



“TAP was one of the best classes on the subject that I have ever taken. With the group exercises, the smartly chosen guest speakers, and a very engaging host speaker; I have learned tons on exporting knowledge and contacts.”

Scott Frost
Cedar-Built Greenhouses

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.