Are you ready to take your Cowichan-based business beyond the local market?
The Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) is returning to Vancouver Island this fall, offering small and medium-sized enterprises a proven path to international expansion. Delivered by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade in partnership with Export Development Canada and the World Trade Centre Toronto, TAP is a fast-tracked, hands-on program that helps you build an export strategy tailored to your business, backed by expert mentorship and coaching.
Why TAP?
This five-day intensive program equips businesses with the knowledge, resources, and network to develop and execute a robust export plan. TAP graduates see results: six months after completing the program, average export revenue rises by 23%. And participants forecast a 37% increase in export sales over five years.
By the end of TAP, you’ll walk away with a fully developed, peer-reviewed go-to-market strategy—ideal for future funding applications, including CanExport.
Program Dates (Fall 2025 Cohort – Vancouver Island and Coast Region):
- Workshop Days: September 17, 18, and 24 (Victoria)
- Virtual Mentorship Days: October 29–30
- Application Deadline: September 3, 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
- Incorporated and operating in B.C. for at least two years
- Minimum $300K in annual revenue
- Ability to commit one or two senior leaders to the program
Thanks to generous bursaries, the TAP—normally valued at $5,000—is available at a significantly reduced cost for qualifying companies.
Learn more and apply:
https://www.boardoftrade.com/events/7873
Questions? Contact: info@wtcvancouver.ca
