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Increase your international sales – bursaries available for WEC clients

The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) has developed a special cohort specifically designed for those in the Creative Industries!

Women’s Enterprise Centre is a Supporting Sponsor of TAP, and we’re delighted to share this special cohort, which will provide focused support for the following businesses:

  • audiovisual;
  • design (exhibit design, fashion design, artistic product design, public art design, urban design);
  • music;
  • performing arts;
  • publishing (books and periodicals);
  • visual arts;
  • interactive digital media.

The creative industries are a strength of the Canadian economy, at the heart of our competitive advantage on the international stage.

We hope to see many women entrepreneurs participating in this program, and qualified clients can receive a bursary to cover 90% of the program cost!
 

ABOUT THE TRADE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

New trade agreements and a competitive Canadian dollar make it an ideal time to extend your company’s reach through the export of goods and services.

Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program is designed to help SMEs TAP into their full export potential and has a proven track record of helping participants get results. 

If you’re ready to take your export plan to the next level, then we encourage you to apply for this intensive course, starting November 3.

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

By enrolling in TAP Canada you can:

  • 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

Participation Fee: $5,000* per company
*Bursaries of up to $4505 available for qualified Women’s Enterprise Centre clients.

Application deadline for the creative industries cohort is October 20!

Have questions? Call the TAP B.C. Team on 604-640-5491 or email info@wtcvancouver.ca

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

Application Deadline: October 20

The program will be run virtually over nine days.

Workshop Days: November 3, 4, 12, 13, 18, 24, 25

Mentorship Days: December 14, 15

 

 

 

 

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