
TAP CANADA provides companies with access to Canada’s top exporting advisors, resources and contacts, giving them the training and support they need to become successful international traders in their specific business sector.
TAP graduates report an average growth of 42% in export sales one year after participation, and more than 85% of participants have entered new markets since completing the course. Since its launch in October 2015, TAP has expanded to more than 30 cities across Canada.
The average growth for participating in TAP is approximately a 70% increase in international sales in just 1 year after participation. TAP participants have gotten into markets such as China, Mexico, Japan, Italy, Sweden, US, UAE etc. The program’s goal is that participants are trade-ready to export their goods internationally.
TAP Canada will arm your business for global growth in dynamic workshops featuring Canada's top exporting advisors, resources and contacts. This hands-on workshop is geared for small to medium-sized enterprises and is designed to help business development & activate a market entry strategy. The program provides essential knowledge, resources and coaching to businesses so that they can strategically scale-up and overcome barriers to exporting. In very little time you'll receive the training and support you need to become a successful international trader in your business sector.
Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) for the first time in November of 2019.
Dates
Cohort runs over the course of few weeks
- 2-Day Workshop: November 12th & 13th
- Export plan day: November 20th (just over a week after seminar)
- Expert Mentoring Day: January 20th
Venue
- Export Growth Hub, Suite 460 Catalyst137, 137 Glasgow St., Kitchener, Ontario, N2G4X8.
Cost
Thanks to the generous support of our partners, the Chamber can offer your company a participation fee of $495 for the program instead of the original cost of $5000 per company. Keep in mind that attendance on all 4 days is required in order to receive the discount.
Eligibility Guidelines
- The companies being sought for TAP-Kitchener Waterloo should meet the following guidelines:
- Generates more than $500,000 in annual revenue
- Has been operating for at least 2 years and receiving revenue for its product, service or technology
- Is already exporting a product, service or technology, but wishes to diversify its export markets or has taken exploratory steps to expand into new markets
- Has a product, service or technology with a strong competitive advantage as a result of quality or patent protection
- Is located anywhere in Ontario (not limited to the Kitchener Waterloo Area)
- Is willing to dedicate two senior representatives to participate in the program and apply its resources
Application Process
You can apply to the Trade Accelerator Program in one of the two ways: Direct application or partner nomination. All applications are reviewed by the TAP team to ensure the program is a good fit and allows participants to maximize its benefits. Applicants are considered on program criteria and assessed on merits.
Companies that meet the profile are welcome to apply directly to the program by submitting the following electronic application form below. Your application will be reviewed by the TAP team and you will be notified of the decision within 3-5 business days of the application being received. If accepted into the program. You will receive an invoice via email.
Please reach out to Saba Shafiq for more information on the program.
Apply to the program online.