Application

The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is an innovative initiative, designed to accelerate the strategic development of your business and to better prepare you for expansion into international markets.
TAP Application Form
Description

Apply today for the Atlantic Trade Accelerator Program!

Requirements

What we need from you:

  1. Commit to attend all delivery days in full and complete an export plan prior to the One-on-One Mentoring Day.
  2. Bi-annually share information about your company's exporting activity after completing the program through an online survey link you will receive.
  3. Dedicate 2 senior representatives to participate in the program.

PROGRAM COST:

The program fee for TAP is $5,000 per company. However, through the generous support of our sponsors, there is NO COST to participate in the program.

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Fields
  • Job Title
  • Company (Legal Name)
  • NAICS Code (Optional)
  • Business Number
  • Name of the person who nominated you to apply for TAP
  • Name of the organization that nominated you to apply for TAP
  • Second Senior Representative - Email
  • Second Senior Representative - Phone
  • Second Senior Representative - Last Name
  • Second Senior Representative - First Name
  • Your company is owned (i.e., at least 51% owned, operated and controlled on a daily basis) by:
  • Your company is Led (i.e., in a position to affact the strategic direction of the company) by:
  • Company's Legal Structure
  • Product
  • Service
  • Sector
  • Current Fiscal Year - Number of Employees
  • Previous Fiscal Year - Number of Employees
  • Previous Fiscal Year - Total Revenue
  • 2 Years Prior - Total Revenue
  • Current Fiscal Year - Total Revenue
  • 2 Years Prior - Number of Employees
  • What are the countries you already export to or planning to export in the next 2 years?
  • Countries planning to export in the next 2 years
  • What are your main export challenges?
  • What is your company's export status
  • IF YES: 2 Years Prior Export Revenue ($ Million)
  • IF YES: Previous Fiscal Year Export Revenue ($ Million)
  • IF YES: Current Fiscal Year Export Revenue ($ Million)
  • Are you currently exporting?
  • Provide a one-liner to introduce your business, subject to the following specs for consistency and brevity: a. 14 words or fewer b. Factual and not “salesy” – straight description, not a lot of adjectives c. Minimal throw-away words like “innovative” and “high-quality” which will apply to most applicants
    Examples: Corrosion management technology to protect assets and reduce maintenance. Lab-on-chip sensors to reduce labour and environmental burden of ocean health monitoring. AI software for precision mapping in the natural resources sectors.
  • Have you made a formal business plan before?
  • Have you completed formal sales training?
  • Design Credit
    Name the company or companies who assisted you in the presentation of your entry. (Separate by commas.)
  • Date
  • Your full legal name
    I have read & agree to the Client Authorization terms above.
  • CLIENT AUTHORIZATION
    The participant and the organization whom the participant represents hereby release the Toronto Region Board of Trade from any liability whatsoever and they hereby waive any recourse, claim or legal action of any kind whatsoever.
  • CONSENT TO SHARE AND RECEIVE INFORMATION
    I hereby consent to the Toronto Region Board of Trade collecting, storing and sharing my contact information with other participants in the Trade Accelerator Program, in accordance with the Board's Privacy Policy. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time.
    I consent to receive EDC's TradeInsights e-newsletter, trade information and promotional messages, and can withdraw consent at any time. I also consent to EDC's Cookie Use. (Questions? Contact EDC online at www.edc.ca or by mail at 150 Slater Street, Ottawa ON, K1A 1K3)
    I consent to receive via email, information about business advice, solutions and events from BDC, located at 5 Place Ville Marie, Ground Floor, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 5E7, www.bdc.ca, 1-877-232-2269. If you consent, TAP will share your email address with BDC for this purpose. Your information will be treated according to BDC's Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
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