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
- Week 1 (In-Person): November 4th, 9 AM - 4 PM, North York
- Week 2 (Virtual): November 11th
- Week 3 (In-Person): November 13th, 9 AM - 4PM, North York
- Week 4 (Virtual): November 20th
- Week 5: Export Plan Submission, November 25th
- Week 6: (Virtual): December 9th
- Week 7: (In-Person): December 10th, 9 AM - 4 PM, North York
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:
- October 9th at 12pm [Register]
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
