Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
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NS, Canada
Support from subject matter experts for export capacity
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Other Support
Expert Advice
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- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- Government of Nova Scotia
- Invest Nova Scotia
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Receive support for your business with the goal of enabling long-term economic growth through export training, support services and coaching.
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The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator program provides specific financial support to participants to aid in their export activities and capacity building. The financial support covers training fees and reimburses a portion of travel expenses, ensuring businesses can effectively participate in export markets.
- The training component fee is set at $250, covering export training, support services, and coaching.
- A separate fee of $250 is required for participation in the Educational Trade Mission to Atlanta.
- Participants are reimbursed for 75% of the costs of air travel and accommodations for one participant per company, contingent upon submission of all relevant receipts.
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The initiative focuses on building export readiness among small businesses in Atlantic Canada. The program encompasses comprehensive support and education to aid businesses in navigating global markets.
- Creation of an Export Monthly Action Plan (Export MAP) for strategic export planning.
- Customer Discovery sessions to identify potential early adopters and achieve market fit validation.
- Sales Training for building a robust sales organization and establishing a repeatable sales process.
- Pitch Practice to effectively communicate with partners, clients, and funders.
- DEI/ESG Panel for understanding these impacts on the business.
- Training on Shipping and Logistics for adhering to export regulations and documentation.
- Digital Marketing sessions focused on leveraging social media and understanding the marketing cycle.
- Export Budgeting and Cash Flow Projections workshops for market-entry strategy preparation.
- Strategies for pricing products/services for export markets.
- Trade Mission and Trade Show Training for a comprehensive guide on export growth.
- Ecosystem Resources Webinar to learn about supporting organizations.
- Provision of 1:1 Coaching for overcoming business challenges in foreign markets.
- Participation in an Educational Trade Mission to Atlanta, with pre- and post-mission support.
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$ 10,000
Providing export training for local organic farmers' cooperative
$ 35,000
Establishing export support services for a tech startup focused on AI
$ 12,500
Launching an export training initiative for an NPO with autonomous revenue
$ 20,000
Supporting a social enterprise in developing export strategies for fair-trade products
$ 20,000
Develop an export readiness program for an NPO without autonomous revenue
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Eligibility for this program requires specific conditions related to the business's location and export readiness goals.
- The company must be located in Atlantic Canada.
- The company should have a desire to expand sales outside of Nova Scotia and Canada.
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Small businesses located in Atlantic Canada looking to expand their sales outside of Nova Scotia and Canada.
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The Launch Export Atlantic Incubator provides valuable support and structured guidance to Atlantic Canadian businesses aspiring to enter or expand in export markets. Participants gain access to educational resources, coaching, and a range of strategic training activities designed to enhance export readiness.
- Development of an Export Monthly Action Plan (Export MAP).
- Customer Discovery and market research sessions.
- Sales training to develop a solid sales organization and process.
- Practice pitching to partners, clients, and funders.
- DEI/ESG training sessions to understand impacts on the business.
- Training on logistics, regulations, and necessary documentation.
- Digital Marketing and social media engagement training.
- Export budgeting, cash flow projections, and pricing strategies.
- Training for navigating trade missions and trade shows.
- Ecosystem resources overview webinar.
- 1:1 coaching for tailored business challenges and market entry.
- Participation in an educational trade mission to Atlanta, Georgia.
- Pre-mission preparation sessions and post-mission follow-ups.
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This program is targeted at small businesses located within the Atlantic Canada region. It is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Prince Edward Island
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
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Initial Contact
Contact Valerie Caswell at valerie.caswell@investnovascotia.ca or by phone at 902.943.3793 to express your interest.
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jessica.mccall@investnovascotia.ca
902.223.8252
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