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The Ottawa Board of Trade is proud to host the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), facilitated by the Toronto Region Board of Trade and the World Trade Centre Toronto. This dynamic, hands-on workshop is geared to provide 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. 

“I would highly recommend TAP for smaller medium sized business considering exporting. The program helped us kick start our overseas program, taught us about issues we would not have considered, probably helped us to avoid making some mistakes, and introduced us to experts we can work with to solve problems and help us along the way.” – STACS DNA

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 Ottawa Board of Trade hosted the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) for the first time in November 2019. We are currently open for the cohort of Spring 2020.

Cohort runs over the course of 6 weeks:

  • 2-Day Workshop (Step 1): April 23 & 24 2020
  • Export Plan Day (Step 2): April 30, 2020
  • Mentoring Day (Step 3): June 3, 2020

HOW TO APPLY

Companies can participate in TAP via partner nomination or direct application. All applications are reviewed by the TAP team to ensure the program is a good fit and allow participants to maximize its benefits. All applications will be considered on program criteria and assessed on their merits.

The program fee is $5,000 per company; however, generous support from our partners will allow us to reduce this fee to $495 +HST.

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

The companies being sought for TAP-Ottawa 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 National Capital Region)
  • Is willing to dedicate two senior representatives to participate in the program and apply its resources

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Companies that meet the profile are welcome to apply for the program by submitting the following electronic application form below. Once your application is approved, an invoice will be sent to you via email.

CONTACT

For more information, contact Lynn Ladd, Membership Experience at 613.236.3631 ext. 124 or email lynn.ladd@ottawabot.ca

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM