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Launch Export Atlantic Incubator: Helping Your Atlantic Canadian Business Get Export Ready
The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator is an export readiness program that builds the export capacity of small businesses in Atlantic Canada with the goal of enabling long-term economic growth in the region. This program will help you find the answers you need and support you as you learn along the way.
Program Benefits
With the support of the provincial and federal governments, each participating company will gain access to an estimated $15,000 of valuable export training, coaching and consultation.
Targeted export educational sessions: Delivered over seven months, the Launch Export Training Program covers Business Foundations, Export Readiness, Export Education & Market Entry Strategy. Online sessions include opportunities to connect with fellow participants and to apply the material to your business. New this year: an in-person kick-off in Truro on Oct 6&7! Tentative training schedule available here. 1:1 Coaching Opportunities: each company has access to 4 recommended coaching sessions and 6 hours of Discretionary Coaching to help solve export challenges and get advice on entering foreign markets. Digital Marketing Asset Allowance: each company may access up to $1,000+HST for the creation of a durable digital marketing asset. Ongoing support from Provincial Representatives. Educational Trade Mission in June 2026: opportunity for up to 20 companies to attend an Educational Trade Mission. Location TBA. The mission includes pre-travel training, hands-on support from a matchmaking team, facilitated meetings with governmental and business organizations, B2B meetings, and follow up support. The Program provides up to $2,100CAD in travel reimbursement for the Educational Trade Mission. For eligibility and to apply visit: https://launchexport.ca
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