Small Business BC — Export Navigator

Who is eligible?

• Businesses in British Columbia.
• Growth-oriented companies.
• Businesses with products or services that can be exported.

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies may not be eligible for the Export Navigator grant program:

• Companies that are not based in British Columbia
• Companies unwilling to commit resources to the planning process
• Companies with products or services lacking a competitive advantage in target markets

Eligible expenses

This initiative facilitates international trade from British Columbia by providing businesses with personalized export guidance and resources. The eligible activities are designed to equip businesses with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully enter and expand into global markets.

• Personalized export strategy consultation by connecting businesses with a dedicated export advisor.
• Access to a network of industry contacts and service providers for market entry and expansion.
• Guidance on federal and provincial funding and support for export initiatives.
• Planning and development of market entry and growth strategies.
• Assistance with finding and accessing market-specific resources and information.

Eligible geographic areas

• British Columbia.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant:

• A business that can scale up operations, is willing to adapt its goods or services, and is able to self-fund or obtain financing for a sustained expansion strategy.

• Fill out the Find an Export Advisor form on the Export Navigator website, including company and contact information, a brief description of your export goals, your email address, and your postal code.
• Your submission will be reviewed by the team to confirm your eligibility.

• Applications are reviewed by the program team to confirm eligibility.
• Eligible businesses are matched with an Export Advisor.
• The advisor then contacts the business directly.
• The export support journey begins after advisor assignment.

In considering additional details for this program, keep the following points in mind:

• Leverage the services of world-class ports and strategic geographic positioning for export efficiency.
• Possibility to collaborate with government trade officers and service providers for strategic advice and support.
• Access to a personalized export advisor provides tailored support throughout all stages of the export pathway.
• Downloadable resources such as the "Export Pathway" are available to guide applicants through the process.