Asia Market Development Program
NS, Canada
Advice to help you expand into the Asian market
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Expert Advice
Partnering and Collaboration
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- Invest Nova Scotia
- Government of Nova Scotia
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Your business will be provided with in-market expertise to quickly identify opportunity for your company in Asia.
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The Market Entry Development Program offers eligible activities for this grant:
- International sales development services
- Opportunity assessment meetings and workplan
- Detailed market research analysis
- Advice on marketing and regulatory issues
- In-market representation from trade professionals
- Connections and meetings with potential clients or sales partners
- Access to additional government funding for extended marketing efforts
- Comprehensive and personalized market entry strategy
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$24,000
Vancouver
Developing international sales channels for eco-friendly packaging solutions in Asia.
$24,000
Toronto
Implementing a comprehensive market entry strategy for Canadian organic skincare products in Asia.
$24,000
Calgary
Launching a new technological innovation panel for energy-efficient systems in Asia.
$24,000
Montreal
Assessing marketing opportunities and regulatory issues for Canadian dairy products in the Asian market.
$24,000
Edmonton
Creating a market entry and growth plan for Canadian artisanal craft beer in Asia.
$24,000
Ottawa
Launching an eco-friendly clothing line in key Asian markets with tailored marketing strategies.
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Companies applying for the Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) must have an exportable product or service and demonstrate a commitment to executing an export-focused growth strategy. They are required to contribute $5462.50 towards the cost of consultant services.
- Have an exportable product or service
- Demonstrate a commitment to executing an export-focused growth strategy
- Contribute $5462.50 towards the cost of consultant services
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Eligible companies for this grant must have an exportable product or service, demonstrate a commitment to executing an export-focused growth strategy, and contribute towards the cost of the consultant services.
- Companies with exportable products or services
- Companies committed to executing an export-focused growth strategy
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant if they:
- Do not have an exportable product or service
- Do not demonstrate a commitment to executing an export-focused growth strategy
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Eligible expenses for the Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) include international sales development services, detailed market research, marketing and regulatory advice, in-market representation, connections with potential clients or sales partners, and additional government funding for extended marketing efforts.
- International sales development services
- Detailed market research
- Marketing and regulatory advice
- In-market representation
- Connections with potential clients or sales partners
- Additional government funding for extended marketing efforts
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Geographic areas are not specified for this grant.
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The Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) has specific criteria for evaluating and selecting applicants:
- Must have an exportable product or service
- Demonstrate a commitment to executing an export-focused growth strategy
- Contribute $5462.50 towards the cost of the consultant services
- Be experienced or export-ready companies with viable sales opportunities outside of Atlantic Canada
- Demonstrate organizational commitment to executing an export growth strategy
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- Step 1: Download the application form from the Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) website.
- Step 2: Complete the application form with the required information about your company and export plans.
- Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with the necessary documents to the specified contact point.
- Step 4: Await review and evaluation of your application by export development officers.
- Step 5: Upon acceptance, enter into a contractual relationship with the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce as required.
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scottina.jackson@investnovascotia.ca
800.260.6682
Apply to this program
Market Entry Development Program Summary
The Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) offers Atlantic Canadian companies the opportunity to establish a virtual presence in Europe or Asia through international sales development services, market research, in-market representation, and personalized market entry strategies.
Market Entry Development Program Overview
The Market Entry Development Program (MEDP) is a comprehensive initiative supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces to assist Atlantic Canadian companies in expanding their businesses to Europe or Asia. The program provides tailored international sales development services over 10 or 20 days, along with opportunity assessments, detailed market research, advice on marketing and regulatory issues, in-market representation, and connections with potential clients or sales partners. MEDP aims to connect Atlantic Canadian companies with influencers and decision-makers in these regions, enabling them to build a sales pipeline without significant investment. To qualify for the program, companies must have exportable products or services, demonstrate a commitment to executing an export-focused growth strategy, and contribute a portion of the consultant services cost. The MEDP offers a structured approach to entering new markets, with a focus on increasing sales in countries where trade agreements with Canada already exist.
The program emphasizes the importance of an organizational commitment to executing an export growth strategy, and successful applicants will receive support from export development officers and the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. MEDP is designed to complement existing federal and provincial export-support resources and programs, with applicants encouraged to explore additional funding opportunities when applicable. Applications for the program are accepted continuously until the program capacity limit is reached, providing eligible companies with access to a range of services to facilitate market entry and sales growth in Europe or Asia.
