Trade Accelerator Program - Greater Vancouver Cohort
Vancouver, BC
Trade Accelerator Program - Greater Vancouver Cohort
TAP is a 5-day program designed to help SMEs strengthen their global footprint by expanding into new markets. With an evolving trade landscape and the rising impact of tariffs, diversifying your export strategy is key to protecting and growing your business.
Since 2017, World Trade Centre Vancouver has successfully delivered TAP across B.C., with over 500 companies graduating from the program. TAP provides the knowledge, resources, and expert guidance to help you identify new opportunities and mitigate trade risks.
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
- 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
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.
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.