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Trade Accelerator Program | Scaling Toronto Businesses Globally

Unlock global growth with a free, expert-led export strategy program designed exclusively for Toronto businesses ready to scale internationally.

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Looking to take your Toronto business global?

The World Trade Centre Toronto’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) helps small and medium-sized businesses turn international ambitions into real growth. Backed by top export advisors and delivered in partnership with the City of Toronto, TAP provides leaders, CEOs, owners and c-suite executives with expert coaching, tailored resources, and proven strategies.

In just six weeks, participants build a customized export plan through hands-on workshops and one-on-one mentoring, gaining the clarity and confidence to grow worldwide.

Successful participants will be eligible to apply for a micro-grant of $5,000 to assist with the growth and expansion of their business.

WHEN & WHERE

  • Day 1 (In-Person): October 30th, 9 AM - 4 PM, City of Toronto
  • Day 2 (90-minute Virtual): November 5th
  • Day 3 (In-Person): November 12th, 9 AM - 4PM, City of Toronto
  • Day 4 (90-minute Virtual): November 20th
  • Day 5 (90-minute Virtual): December 9th
  • Day 6 (In-Person): December 10th, 9 AM - 4 PM, City of Toronto

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Eligible entrepreneurs must have small businesses that meet the following criteria: 

  • Must be located in Toronto with ability to demonstrate proof of physical address, 
  • Must be a registered business at the time of application (Sole Proprietor, Partnership or Corporation) and this business registration documentation (Master Business Licence or Articles of Incorporation) must show a Toronto address, 
  • Must have a commercial business bank account at the time of application which corresponds with Business Registration documentation, 
  • Must have been in operation for minimum 6 months and up to 10 years and be able to demonstrate financial activity statements for this period, 
  • Must have majority ownership and the ability to demonstrate proof of ownership and/or shareholder agreement, 
  • Must not be a past recipient of the Retail Accelerator Program and any stream of the Starter Company Plus Grant or other funding from a Small Business Enterprise Centre within Ontario, 
  • Businesses that require certification and/or license must be current at the time of application, 
  • Businesses that operate year-round i.e. not seasonal businesses) with consistent revenues month over month, 
  • Must be able to commit to in-person and/or virtual entrepreneurship training, 
  • Must have already invested 25 per cent of the grant amount ($1,250) into the business at the time of application (cash, marketing efforts, equipment, commercial rent or other legitimate startup expenses).

Applications close on October 10th, at 4:30pm. Apply for the program at the City of Toronto's web page.

Learn more by joining an information session:

FEES

Thanks to our generous partners, this special cohort is being offered free of charge to Toronto businesses.

KEY CONTACT

Carissa Consoli | cconsoli@bot.com

Event Partner