Trade Accelerator Program - B.C. Interior Cohort
Trade Accelerator Program
Built for B.C. Interior businesses ready to export with confidence
If you run a business in the B.C. Interior, you know growth doesn’t always come easy. Distance from major ports, rising costs, evolving tariffs, and reliance on a limited number of markets can all constrain opportunity. The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is designed to help Interior-based SMEs overcome those barriers and expand successfully into global markets.
TAP is a practical, 5-day export development program that helps you diversify beyond domestic or U.S.-focused sales, reduce trade risk, and unlock new international revenue streams, while staying rooted in the Interior.
Since 2017, World Trade Centre Vancouver has delivered TAP to over 600 B.C. companies, helping businesses from manufacturing, agri-food, technology, natural resources, and services build stronger export strategies and long-term resilience.
In a time of shifting trade policies and increasing tariff exposure, export diversification isn’t just growth, it’s risk management.
Proven results for B.C. companies
Just six months after graduating the program:
- Average export revenue increased by 23%
- Participants project export sales growth of 47% over the next five years
What TAP helps Interior businesses do
By participating in TAP you will:
- Build a customized export plan aligned to your business goals
- 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, your business must:
- Be incorporated and operating in British Columbia for at least two years
- Generate more than $300K in annual 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.
Participating in the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) was transformative for our company. The program's well-structured sessions, led by knowledgeable facilitators, provided us with actionable insights into international trade. The individual mentorship was particularly valuable, offering tailored guidance that addressed our specific business needs. We highly recommend TAP to any business aiming to expand its global reach.
Claudia van der Vorm
Sensenet
The TAP program offered invaluable insights, resources, and connections, helping us refine our export strategy and scale internationally. I highly recommend being part of this program if you get the opportunity—its sessions are packed with advice, guidance, and support from top industry leaders, all focused on empowering businesses throughout their global expansion journey. It exceeded our expectations and was worth every minute!
Harvinder Kaur
SpaceBeacon
First time and had a great time meeting different people that may not be in the same industry but deal with same export/duty/import issues and have solutions or common pains.
Gordon Park
Natural Immix
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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.